Drake’s latest surprise release, “What Did I Miss?”, has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, setting multiple records in the process.
The track, released on July 5, becomes Drake’s 31st No. 1 on the chart, extending his lead over music legends Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder, who each have 20 chart-toppers. Drake now holds the record for the most No. 1 hits in the chart’s history, which dates back to 1958.
Record-Breaking Success
In addition to the No. 1 debut on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart, “What Did I Miss?” also topped several other Billboard charts:
- Hot Rap Songs: No. 1, marking his 31st leader
- Streaming Songs: No. 1, his 21st chart-topper
- Digital Song Sales: No. 1, his 15th leader
- Billboard Hot 100: No. 2 debut, marking his 81st career top 10 hit
The song earned 22.6 million official streams, 3.6 million in radio airplay audience, and 6,000 sales in the U.S. during its first tracking week (July 4–10), according to Luminate.
Drake has now spent a record 140 cumulative weeks at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart—double the total of runner-up Stevie Wonder, who has 70 weeks.
Replacing a Chart Juggernaut
“What Did I Miss?” dethroned Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther,” which held the top spot for 28 consecutive weeks, setting a record for the longest run at No. 1 in the chart’s history.
Earlier this year, Drake’s song “Nokia” remained at No. 2 for 12 straight weeks, consistently trailing “Luther.” With this latest release, Drake returns to the top, adding another chapter to his ongoing rivalry with Lamar.
Possible New Album Incoming
Fans believe “What Did I Miss?” could be the first single from Drake’s rumored new album, possibly titled Iceman. Drake has been using the term “Iceman” frequently in recent social media posts, fueling speculation about an upcoming project.
Lyrically, the track reflects on themes of betrayal and shifting alliances, hinting at personal and professional conflicts in the aftermath of his much-publicized feud with Kendrick Lamar—a major cultural storyline throughout 2024.
