Drake’s ICEMAN Claims Fourth Consecutive Week at Number One on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart

Drake’s latest album, ICEMAN, has solidified its dominance on the Billboard 200 albums chart, marking its fourth consecutive week at the coveted number one position. The chart, dated June 20, reflects the album’s enduring popularity, with ICEMAN earning an impressive 133,000 equivalent album units in the United States during the tracking week ending June 11. This figure, while representing a 22% decrease from the previous week, underscores the album’s sustained commercial success.

This remarkable four-week run at the top places ICEMAN in exclusive company. It is the first album to achieve this feat since Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl held the number one spot for its initial seven weeks in late 2025, ultimately spending a total of twelve weeks at the pinnacle of the chart. Prior to ICEMAN, the most recent R&B/hip-hop album to accomplish a four-week debut at number one was Travis Scott’s Utopia, which similarly commanded the top position for its first four weeks in August and September of 2023.

For Drake, this latest chart achievement adds another significant milestone to his illustrious career. ICEMAN now ranks as the third album among his fifteen number-one releases to spend more than four weeks at the top. His personal best remains with Views, which held the number one spot for an astounding thirteen weeks in 2016. Other notable long-running chart-toppers for Drake include Scorpion and Certified Lover Boy, both of which spent five weeks at number one in their respective release years of 2018 and 2021. The sustained success of ICEMAN highlights Drake’s consistent ability to captivate a broad audience and maintain commercial relevance in the highly competitive music landscape.

New Entrants and Notable Climbers in the Top 10

Beyond Drake’s continued reign, the latest Billboard 200 chart sees significant activity within its top 10. Singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd makes a powerful debut at number five with his album Do That Again, marking his first-ever entry into the top 10 of the Billboard 200. This achievement is a testament to Todd’s growing fanbase and the critical reception of his latest work. Niall Horan also secures a prominent position, reaching number seven with his new album Dinner Party. This marks Horan’s fourth top 10 album on the Billboard 200, further solidifying his status as a consistent chart performer.

The Billboard 200 chart, a cornerstone of music industry tracking, meticulously ranks the most popular albums in the U.S. based on a multi-metric consumption model. This system, compiled by Luminate, accounts for album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). One equivalent album unit is equivalent to one album sale, ten individual tracks sold from an album, or 2,500 ad-supported or 1,000 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams of songs from an album. The comprehensive June 20, 2026-dated chart was officially published on Billboard’s website on June 16, providing a detailed snapshot of the week’s most impactful musical releases.

Analyzing ICEMAN‘s Performance Metrics

Delving deeper into the 133,000 equivalent album units that propelled ICEMAN to its fourth week at number one, streaming equivalent albums (SEA) represent the overwhelming majority of its consumption. SEA units accounted for 132,000 of the total, a 22% decrease from the prior week, translating to approximately 135.82 million on-demand official streams of the album’s tracks. This dominance in streaming further underscores the album’s immense popularity in the digital age and its continued reign at the top of the Top Streaming Albums chart for a fourth consecutive week.

Physical album sales for ICEMAN were modest, contributing nearly 500 units, a 43% decrease from the previous week. Track equivalent albums (TEA) made up the remainder of the album’s unit total, experiencing a 27% decline. This breakdown highlights the shift in music consumption patterns, where streaming plays an increasingly pivotal role in album success.

The Supporting Cast: A Strong Lineup Behind the Leader

Following ICEMAN in the top tier of the Billboard 200 are a trio of albums that remain steadfast in their positions from the previous week. Ella Langley’s Dandelion holds firm at number two, earning 87,000 equivalent album units, a 7% decrease. Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem sits at number three with 79,000 units, down 4%, while Noah Kahan’s The Great Divide rounds out the top four at number four, garnering slightly over 67,000 units, a 14% decrease. These consistent performers demonstrate the enduring appeal of their respective artists and albums.

Malcolm Todd’s Breakthrough with Do That Again

Malcolm Todd’s arrival at number five with Do That Again is a significant career milestone. The album achieved 67,000 equivalent album units in its debut week. Of this total, SEA units comprised 37,000, equating to 39.49 million on-demand official streams of the album’s songs, and propelling it to number eight on the Top Streaming Albums chart. Album sales contributed a substantial 30,000 units, a figure that propelled Do That Again to number two on the Top Album Sales chart. The remaining units were generated through TEA.

The strong album sales for Do That Again were significantly bolstered by the availability of the album across six distinct vinyl variants, including two signed editions, and two CD editions, one of which was also signed. This strategic approach to physical product offerings clearly resonated with Todd’s dedicated fanbase.

Todd’s journey to the top 10 has been a gradual but consistent ascent. His first significant charting success came with the single “Chest Pain (I Love),” which debuted on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart in December 2024 and peaked at number 10 in April. This track, from his 2024 self-titled debut album, also marked his initial foray onto the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 in April 2025. In 2026 alone, Todd has already seen four songs debut on the Hot 100, including two from Do That Again (“Breathe” and “I Saw Your Face”) and two from his earlier project, Sweet Boy (the title track and “Earrings”). His self-titled album previously reached number 49 on the Billboard 200 in August 2025, and the Sweet Boy mixtape, released in January of this year, peaked within the top 40 in May.

In conjunction with the release of Do That Again, Todd announced his 2026 North American tour, scheduled to commence on September 2 in Irving, Texas, with dates extending through October. Prior to the tour, he is slated to perform at major festivals, including the Osheaga Music & Arts Festival in Montreal on August 1 and the Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco on August 8.

Michael Jackson’s Timeless Appeal and Niall Horan’s Continued Success

Michael Jackson’s legendary album Thriller remains a consistent presence on the Billboard 200, holding steady at number six with just over 55,000 equivalent album units, a 10% decrease from the previous week. This enduring popularity speaks to the timeless quality of Jackson’s music and its continued appeal across generations.

Niall Horan’s Dinner Party enters the chart at number seven with 55,000 equivalent album units, securing his fourth top 10 album on the Billboard 200. The album’s strong debut was fueled by robust album sales, accounting for 48,000 units, which also propelled it to number one on the Top Album Sales chart. SEA units contributed 7,000, equating to 6.97 million on-demand official streams. Similar to Todd, Horan’s first-week sales were significantly boosted by an extensive range of physical product offerings, including over 15 vinyl, CD, and cassette variants, many of which featured signed editions.

Horan’s previous top 10 appearances on the Billboard 200 include The Show (number 2 in 2023), Heartbreak Weather (number 4 in 2020), and his debut solo album Flicker (number 1 in 2017). His consistent success as a solo artist further solidifies his impact on the contemporary music scene.

Adding to the narrative of former One Direction members’ solo endeavors, Horan is the fourth member of the group to chart a new album in 2026. This follows Zayn’s Konnakol (number 18 in May), Harry Styles’ Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. (number 1 in March), and Louis Tomlinson’s How Did I Get Here? (number 16 in February). This collective success highlights the enduring influence and individual artistic paths forged by the members of the globally popular boy band.

Looking ahead, Horan is set to embark on his Dinner Party Live on Tour concert trek, commencing on September 22 in Birmingham, England. The tour will span Europe and Australia before making its way to the U.S. next March. Prior to the tour’s launch, he will participate in a pair of co-headlining stadium shows with Thomas Rhett in Nashville on July 9 and Hershey, Pennsylvania, on July 18.

Rounding Out the Top 10 and Chart Methodology

The remaining positions in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200 chart are occupied by established artists. Michael Jackson’s Number Ones falls from number 7 to 8, with 51,000 equivalent album units (down 10%). Morgan Wallen’s former number one, One Thing at a Time, dips from 8 to 9, earning 40,000 units (down 3%). Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving makes a notable climb from number 14 to 10, with 35,000 equivalent album units (down 2%).

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