OVO Sound is framing this as a victory of artistic longevity and strategic release planning, emphasizing that the deluxe edition revitalized the core fanbase without relying on gimmicks.
The internet is buzzing about the 'self-replacement' move, with fans noting Drake ousted his own album ICEMAN from the top spot—a rare flex that signals his dominance is still unmatched in the streaming era.
HABIBTI (FOMO) earned 71,000 equivalent album units (up 506%) for the Oct. 2-8 tracking week. This secured his 18th No. 1, breaking a tie with Future and The Temptations. 'Solar Eclipse' also hit No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, marking his 33rd leader there.
Drake didn't just break a record; he shattered a 60-year-old standard held by legends. The OVO empire is officially unrivaled on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts.
Listen up, culture heads, because the throne just got a new nameplate—and it’s the one we’ve known all along. Drake has officially broken the deadlock for the most No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. With the release of the HABIBTI (FOMO) deluxe edition, the Toronto icon has secured his 18th chart-topper, surpassing the previous record shared by Future and The Temptations.
This isn't just a win; it's a historic coronation that cements his status as the undisputed king of the genre in the modern era. The surge happened after the deluxe edition dropped on Oct. 2, adding four fresh cuts to the original 11-song tracklist, including “Solar Eclipse” with Don Toliver, “Quebec,” “Cold Shoulder” featuring Don Toliver and Yebba, and “Classic Pt 2.” The strategy worked like a charm. According to Luminate, the album rocketed from No. 35 to No. 1 for the chart dated Oct. 17, earning 71,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. during the tracking week of Oct. 2-8.
That’s a massive 506% increase from the previous week, proving that even months after the original release, Drake’s fanbase is still hungry for more. What makes this move even more audacious is the self-replacement factor. HABIBTI didn't just climb the charts; it knocked Drake’s own album, ICEMAN, out of the top spot.
This marks the first time since May 2024 that an artist has replaced themselves at No. 1, a feat previously pulled off by Future and Metro Boomin with their We Don’t Trust You series. By simultaneously managing to keep ICEMAN relevant while launching HABIBTI to the summit, Drake is playing 4D chess with his catalog while everyone else is playing checkers. The dominance extends beyond albums.
The new track “Solar Eclipse” stormed into the penthouse on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, giving Drake his record-extending 33rd No. 1 on that list. It also marked a major milestone for collaborator Don Toliver, who earned his first-ever No. 1 on the chart, having previously peaked at No. 3. Meanwhile, “Quebec” debuted at No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs, adding yet another trophy to Drake’s overflowing cabinet. The Temptations held this chart record since July 1966, and Future tied it recently, but as of October 2026, there is only one name that matters in R&B/Hip-Hop history.
