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Drake dethrones Kendrick Lamar from the top spot on the albums chart with PartyNextDoor
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Drake and PartyNextDoor Claim No. 1 on Billboard 200, Dethroning Kendrick Lamar with $ome $exy $ongs 4 U
Drake continues to dominate the charts, securing yet another major victory in his long-standing rivalry with Kendrick Lamar. His collaborative album with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, has officially debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, knocking Lamar’s GNX from the top spot.
According to Luminate, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U earned 46,000 album-equivalent units in the U.S. this week, marking PartyNextDoor’s first-ever No. 1 album and another milestone in Drake’s already legendary career.
Drake Ties Jay-Z and Taylor Swift for Most No. 1 Albums Among Solo Artists
With this latest achievement, Drake now boasts 14 No. 1 albums, tying him with Jay-Z and Taylor Swift for the most chart-topping albums by a solo artist in history. The only act ahead? The Beatles, who still hold the all-time record with 19 No. 1 albums.
Kendrick Lamar’s Chart Presence Remains Strong
While GNX slips to No. 3 this week, Kendrick Lamar’s dominance is far from over. Two of his previous albums have surged back into the Top 10—his 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning album Damn jumps from No. 29 to No. 9, while his critically acclaimed 2012 project Good Kid, M.A.A.D City climbs from No. 28 to No. 10.
Drake and PartyNextDoor Break 2025’s Biggest Streaming Record
Drake and PartyNextDoor’s $ome $exy $ongs 4 U also set a new streaming record for the biggest debut week of 2025, accumulating a staggering 287.04 million streams. The only album to post a bigger streaming debut in recent months? Kendrick Lamar’s GNX, which amassed 379.72 million streams in its first week when it launched at No. 1 on December 7, 2024.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Surges to No. 2
Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter makes waves on the Billboard 200 as her album Short n’ Sweet rebounds to No. 2, thanks to the release of its deluxe edition on February 14. The expanded version features five new tracks, including a highly anticipated remix of Please Please Please featuring country music legend Dolly Parton.
The Battle for the Top Spot Intensifies
With Drake and Kendrick Lamar continuing their heated competition for chart dominance and Sabrina Carpenter making a strong push with her expanded album, the Billboard 200 remains one of the most competitive battlegrounds in music.
Will Drake hold onto his crown, or will Lamar strike back in the coming weeks? Stay tuned as the battle for No. 1 rages on.
