Drake, the renowned hip-hop artist, has achieved a significant milestone with his album 'Nothing Was the Same' as it reaches 500 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart. This accomplishment is a rare feat in the music industry, especially within the realm of hip-hop.
'Nothing Was the Same' has maintained its presence on the Billboard 200, currently holding the 173rd position after slightly dropping from its previous spot at 168. The album garnered an additional 8,376 equivalent units in the recent tracking period, showcasing its enduring popularity.
This marks the second time Drake has achieved the milestone of a 500-week run on the Billboard 200, with his album 'Take Care' surpassing even that with 572 weeks on the chart, currently positioned at No. 30. Drake's consistent chart performance sets him apart, as very few hip-hop artists have managed to achieve such longevity on the Billboard 200.
Drake joins a select group of hip-hop musicians, including Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, who have seen at least one of their releases reach the 500-week mark on the Billboard 200. However, Drake stands out as potentially the first in the genre to have multiple albums achieve this milestone.
'Nothing Was the Same,' released in 2013, made a significant impact upon its debut, claiming the top spot on the Billboard 200. The album featured hit singles such as 'Started from the Bottom,' 'Hold On, We're Going Home,' and 'Too Much,' solidifying Drake's position as a chart-topping artist.
