Despite facing ups and downs in 2024, Drake maintained his status as the best-selling rapper of the year, reportedly selling 8 million units. This achievement marks the sixth consecutive year that the 6 God has topped the charts.
The news was shared by Chart Data on January 5th. Throughout the year, Drake released various projects including diss tracks like “Family Matters,” his 100gb series, and collaborations with artists such as Sexyy Red, Gordo, 4Batz, and Camila Cabello.
Fans were also teased with the possibility of a joint album with PartyNextDoor, set to drop in November. The announcement generated excitement among fans on social media, with many praising him and discussing his rivalry with Kendrick Lamar. An X user tweeted, “Damn Kendrick, who had his best year, still couldn’t beat Drake in sales even tho Drake didn’t drop an album lmao.” Another tweeted, “Dang, I keep hearing a lot about this guy named Big Me, but he never shows up in any of the lists.” Others believe that Drake’s reign won’t end soon. “Drake is about to have an even bigger year this year… If he drops a solo album, numbers will be insane,” tweeted a user on X.
