AceShowbiz - Drake has made history by becoming the first artist ever to simultaneously claim the top three spots on the Billboard 200 chart with his surprise triple album release.

The three projects—Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour—debuted at Nos. 1, 2, and 3 respectively. Iceman led the charge with 463,000 equivalent units, followed by Habibti at 114,000 and Maid of Honour with 110,000 units.

This unprecedented achievement not only showcases Drake's dominance in music but also breaks existing records. Iceman is his 15th album to top the Billboard 200, surpassing Jay-Z for the most No. 1 albums by a solo male artist and within the R&B/Hip-Hop genre.

With this milestone, Drake now shares the record for most No. 1 albums among solo acts with Taylor Swift, both holding 15, trailing only the Beatles who have 19.

Despite BTS’ Arirang achieving the year’s second-largest sales week with 641,000 units, Iceman recorded the biggest sales week in 2026 for any R&B/Hip-Hop release, according to Variety.

The buildup to this release was extensive, spanning nearly two years. Drake began teasing Iceman in July 2025 through a livestream series where he previewed new tracks such as “What Did I Miss?” and “Which One” featuring Central Cee.

On the eve of the release, during his fourth livestream, Drake revealed the surprise drop of not just one, but three albums at midnight, a strategy that instantly captivated his audience.

All three albums hit streaming platforms simultaneously on the night of May 15, 2026, triggering a massive response from fans and dominating the charts immediately.

Drake has long been known for his savvy release strategies, but launching a triple album in this manner marks a new peak in his career and in music marketing.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.