With all the end-of-the-year charts making news, Drake looks to be at the top of them all. Billboard announced that he is their Top Artist of the Year.
A few notable accomplishments include his album, Certified Lover Boy, it debuted at #1 and finished at #5 on the Billboard 200 of 2021.
This year, Drake placed eight albums on the Billboard 200. He was 2nd only to Taylor Swift, who had 9.
Drake also charted 35 songs on the Hot 100 during the 2021 chart year… And 13 of those hit the top 10. He also had two #1 songs.
As Drake ends the year as Billboards Top Artist over-all, Olivia Rodrigo’s success made her Top Female Artist and Top New Artist of the year. And for the second straight year, BTS is the Top Duo/Group of 2021.
TL;DR:
- Drake is Billboard’s Top Artist of the Year.
- This year, Drake placed eight albums on the Billboard 200.
- Olivia Rodrigo’s is Top Female Artist and Top New Artist of the year.
- BTS is the Top Duo/Group.
