Drake Is The First Artist To Debut 3 Songs In Top 3 On Billboard Hot 100

BYAron A.Updated on September 26, 20224.8K Views

All three tracks from Drake's "Scary Hours 2" EP hold down the top 3 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 with "What's Next" at #1.

Drake's a record-breaking machine. Sure, that wasn't reflected with a Grammy win last night but let's be real, the Grammys hardly get it right. However, accomplishing things on the Billboard charts that none of last night's winners can say they've done.

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Last week, the Canadian rapper emerged with a quick 3-track package, Scary Hours 2. The lead single, "What's Next" actually leaked a few weeks before the video and song were officially released but that didn't really affect its success in any way. As expected, the song debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, marking Drake's eighth chart-topper. Additionally, he's now the only artist who has the bragging rights to say that they've debuted three songs on the Billboard Hot 100. "Wants and Needs" ft. Lil Baby entered the charts at #2 while "Lemon Pepper Freestyle" with Rick Ross followed suit at #3.

Though The Beatles and Ariana Grande are the only other musical acts to occupy the top three spots on the chart in the past, Drake's the only artist to debut at #1 and #2. "Lemon Pepper Freestyle's" debut at #3 will make it nearly impossible for any artist to accomplish a similar feat.

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Hopefully, his latest three singles are an indication of where he's heading on Certified Lover Boy. What are your thoughts on Scary Hours 2? Sound off in the comments.

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Aron A.

Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.

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