Drake Has Tied His Longest Rap Chart Run
The rapper's track Janice STFU has reached 18 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap
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Drake’s latest single, Janice STFU, has secured its eighteenth consecutive week at the top of the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart. This milestone marks the track as tied with his 2015 hit Hotline Bling for the rapper's longest-running number one song on the chart.
Why it matters
The achievement underscores the sustained commercial dominance of the track, which currently leads both the Rap Streaming Songs and R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs charts. Its longevity places it among the most successful songs in the history of the Hot Rap Songs chart.
Janice STFU holds the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart for 18 weeks, tying it with Hotline Bling for the longest-running number one of Drake's career. It remains tied for the fifth-longest reign in the chart's history.
The players
Drake
He is a Canadian rapper and songwriter known for his prolific output and frequent chart-topping hits.
Billboard
This American music and entertainment publication produces industry-standard charts tracking music consumption.
The details
The song maintains its top ranking based on consistent streaming consumption across digital platforms. If the track continues its performance, it is expected to reach 19 weeks, which would tie it for the fourth-longest reign in the history of the Hot Rap Songs chart.
Timeline
In 2015, Hotline Bling hit the peak position on the chart.
In 2021, Industry Baby climbed to the highest rung.
As of last week, Janice STFU earned its seventeenth week at number one.
On September 28, 2026, the milestone was published.
Billboard will refresh the rankings in a few days.
Industry Dynamics
Drake's current 18-week run follows the precedent established by record-breaking hits like Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Luther, which spent 47 weeks at number one. This success highlights the continued impact of streaming metrics on long-term chart positioning in the hip-hop genre.
Fans can continue to stream Janice STFU on all major platforms to influence its future standing on the charts. Listeners looking to hear the track can find it occupying the top position on the Rap Streaming Songs and R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs lists.
The takeaway
The sustained success of Janice STFU highlights how modern streaming consumption can drive songs to historic levels of chart longevity. This performance cements the track's status as a major entry in the record books for hip-hop music.
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