Drake Blocked From Charting Two New No. 1 Hits By The Same Song
Drake's recent singles 'Shabang' and '2 Hard 4 The Radio' have both reached new peaks on Billboard airplay charts but failed to hit No. 1. Both tracks were blocked from the top spot by Yung Miami's song 'Spend Dat'.
Why it matters
It highlights the competitive nature of music charts and the continued dominance of specific artists in the hip-hop and R&B genres.
Hollywood & Entertainment Drake Blocked From Charting Two New No. 1 Hits By The Same Song By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Aug 09, 2026, 01:09pm EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Drake nearly adds two more radio No. 1s as separate singles from 'Iceman' rise to No. 2 on related Billboard airplay rankings. “Shabang” jumps to a new peak on the Rhythmic Airplay chart, while “2 Hard 4 The Radio” surges to the runner-up position on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay tally. Both are blocked by Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat,” which holds at No. 1 on the two rosters.
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