Drake becomes first artist to debut three albums in UK top 10
Drake has made history in the UK charts by being the first to have three studio albums simultaneously land in the top 10. He dropped his highly anticipated solo album, Iceman, on May 15, alongside two surprise releases, Habibti and Maid of Honour. Iceman took the top spot, while Maid of Honour and Habibti came in sixth and seventh, according to the Official Charts Company. This achievement marks Drake's seventh number-one album in the UK and his 17th time in the top 10. His new albums feature 43 tracks, showcasing his collaborations with artists like Central Cee and 21 Savage. Critics have mixed feelings, with The Independent calling him "his own worst enemy," while Rolling Stone found parts of his work "confident." He has also reignited his rivalry with Kendrick Lamar, which music journalist Mary Mandefield deemed "smart business." Meanwhile, Olivia Dean and Sam Fender's "Rein My In" held the top spot for the 12th week, but Drake now has three songs in the top 10, bringing his career total to 50.
Key facts
- Drake is the first artist to debut three studio albums in the UK top 10 simultaneously.
- The albums Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour were released on 15 May.
- Iceman debuted at number one, Maid of Honour at six, and Habibti at seven.
- Drake now holds the record for most-streamed artist and album in a single day on Spotify in 2026.
- The three albums total 43 songs and feature collaborations with Central Cee, 21 Savage, and PARTYNEXTDOOR.
- Iceman is Drake's seventh UK chart-topper and 17th top 10 album.
- Reviews are mixed: The Independent criticized Drake, while Rolling Stone praised parts of the new material.
- Drake reignites his feud with Kendrick Lamar on the albums.
Entities
Artists
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar
- Central Cee
- 21 Savage
- PARTYNEXTDOOR
- Olivia Dean
- Sam Fender
- Mary Mandefield
Institutions
- Official Charts Company
- Spotify
- The Independent
- Rolling Stone
- BBC Newsbeat
Locations
- United Kingdom
- Canada