Drake Blocked From A New No. 1 By Kendrick Lamar

Drake’s “Which One” opens at No. 2 on the Hot Rap Songs chart, just behind Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther,” while dominating other genre rankings. LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Drake performs live on stage during day two of Wireless Festival 2025 at Finsbury Park on July 12, 2025 in London, England. Drake is headlining an unprecedented all three nights of Wireless Festival. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images for ABA)

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Drake is working toward releasing a new album titled Iceman, which may be arriving very soon. Just months after he dropped a collaborative project, Some Sexy Songs 4 U with PartyNextDoor, he’s hard at work on his next solo collection. He’s already delivered two singles from the forthcoming effort, and the latest of the pair nearly gives him another No. 1 on the most important rap chart in America — but he’s blocked by a familiar foe.

“Which One” Debuts Just Behind Kendrick Lamar

Drake’s latest tune “Which One,” a collaboration with Central Cee, starts at No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart. The tally measures the most consumed rap tracks in the U.S. by combining sales, streaming, and radio data. The single launches just behind “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar and SZA, which is still at No. 1.

Drake Adds to His Record-Breaking Chart Totals

Drake remains untouchable when it comes to long-term performance on the Hot Rap Songs chart. “Which One” becomes his one-hundred-and-forty-third top 10 and two-hundred-and-fifty-sixth career entry on the list. He already holds the record in both categories, and the gap between him and everyone else just keeps widening.

“Luther” Continues to Outperform Drake

Drake and Lamar’s rivalry dominated headlines in 2024, with the two trading pointed diss tracks that turned into hits. “Not Like Us” ultimately became the defining win of the battle, ruling the Hot 100 and emerging as one of the most commercially successful rap cuts of the decade. With “Luther” still ruling, Lamar again keeps Drake from adding to his total of No. 1s.

“Which One” Reaches No. 1 on Several Other Rankings

While “Which One” doesn’t reach No. 1 on the main rap tally, it does launch atop three other genre-specific Billboard charts. The track rules R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs, Rap Streaming Songs, and Rap Digital Song Sales rankings this frame.

“Which One” Starts Strong Across Multiple Charts

The Drake single also opens inside the top 10 on several other charts. “Which One” launches at No. 3 on both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales tallies. It enters at No. 8 on Streaming Songs and hits No. 14 on the Billboard Global 200. Drake already leads all artists in top 10 appearances on each of those rosters, and now he adds another smash to his catalog.

Drake Controls Three of the Top Five Rap Tracks

Even as he’s blocked from another No. 1, Drake still dominates the Hot Rap Songs chart. “What Did I Miss?,” his recent solo cut, drops to No. 4 after previously ruling. “Nokia,” a highlight from Some Sexy Songs 4 U, slips to No. 5. That gives Drake control of three of the top five spots this frame.