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In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, analytic dreamz breaks down Drake’s historic milestone as he ties Adele with 40 career weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. ICEMAN held the top spot for a third consecutive week on the June 13, 2026 chart, earning 171,000 equivalent album units and pushing Drake into a tie for 9th place all-time. This achievement solidifies Drake as the leader in No. 1 weeks among hip-hop artists and Canadian artists, while highlighting his record of 15 career No. 1 albums — tying Taylor Swift for the most among solo artists.analytic dreamz examines Drake’s nearly 16-year dominance, spanning from Thank Me Later to ICEMAN, including major runs with Views (13 weeks), Certified Lover Boy (5 weeks), and Scorpion (5 weeks). The segment also contrasts Drake’s streaming-powered, high-volume approach with Adele’s blockbuster model, where she reached 40 weeks through just three albums led by the historic 24-week reign of 21.From Drake’s unprecedented top-three sweep with ICEMAN, MAID OF HONOUR, and HABIBTI to the full all-time Billboard 200 leaders list, this detailed breakdown covers every key statistic and what the tie means for both legends moving forward.Tune in to Notorious Mass Effect with analytic dreamz for the complete analysis of this Billboard 200 milestone.