Drake’s Decade-Old Single Hits A New All-Time Peak

Drake’s 2011 hit “Headlines” jumps to a new peak of No. 11 on the Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles ranking in the U.K. as he promotes several new tunes. TORONTO, ON – JULY 31: Drake performs at the 2nd Annual OVO Festival at Molson Amphitheatre on July 31, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)

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2025 is turning out to be another very busy year for Drake. The Canadian hip-hop musician dropped a new album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U alongside PartyNextDoor, just a few months ago. The collection was powered by a number of hit songs, including “Nokia,” which continues to do its thing on the charts, but Drake appears ready to move on to the next chapter. He recently shared “What Did I Miss?,” which has only spent a few frames on tallies globally, and “Which One” with Central Cee is expected to earn a healthy debut in short order.

With so much exciting new music for fans to enjoy, it’s surprising that one of Drake’s oldest singles is gaining ground.

Drake’s “Headlines” Surges

On the current edition of the Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles chart, the U.K.’s ranking of the top-selling tracks in the genre, Drake occupies five spots, and one composition, in particular, is surging. Fans of the singer and rapper have rediscovered “Headlines,” which jumps from No. 20 to No. 11 on the tally. As it soars, the cut reaches a new peak position on the genre-specific list.

“Headlines” Returns to the Charts a Decade Later

“Headlines” debuted on the Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles chart in August 2011. By that point, Drake was already a well-known figure in the hip-hop world, but he was still just beginning what would become one of the most successful music careers of all time.

The single spent more than a dozen frames on the list between 2011 and 2012 before disappearing. It stayed away from the ranking for more than a decade, but last week, “Headlines” returned at No. 20, and it now looks like it might soon break into the top 10.

A Look Back at “Headlines” and Take Care

Drake released “Headlines” in August 2011, almost exactly 14 years ago. The track was selected as the second official single from his sophomore album Take Care, which arrived a few months later. That project produced several huge hits, including “Make Me Proud,” “The Motto,” and the title track, and it helped show that he was one of the top new players in the space – one who could be counted on to produce multiple smashes per project.

“What Did I Miss?” and “Nokia” Still Charting

“What Did I Miss?” drops from No. 4 to No. 6 in its third week on the Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles chart, landing just two spaces ahead of “Nokia.” Older Drake cuts “One Dance” with Wizkid and Kyla and his solo track “Passionfruit” sit below “Headlines” at Nos. 17 and 26, respectively.