Drake’s “Janice STFU” remains a No. 1 leader on several of Billboard’s streaming charts, preventing Future’s “California Girls” from breaking into the summit. ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 17: Future and Drake attended The Future: A Gentlemen’s Club at a private venue in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 17, 2021. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
Drake and Future have enjoyed a highly productive yêu relationship that has occasionally been complicated. The two artists have released dozens of collaborations, and their joint album What a Time to Be Alive topped the Billboard 200 more than a decade ago.
Their friendship appeared strained after Future added Kendrick Lamar to “Like That” from We Don’t Trust You. Lamar’s verse sparked a rap battle that culminated in “Not Like Us,” a Billboard Hot 100 hit that later earned Record of the Year at the Grammys.
Since that period, the superstars appear to have reconciled, yet they continue to vie for chart honors. While Future dominates with his latest release, The Real Me, Drake is keeping an arm’s length between him and a second No. 1 on several Billboard lists.
Drake Blocks Future From Two No. 1 Hits
Tracks from The Real Me appear across virtually every hip‑hop and rap‑related Billboard chart this week. Future lands a dozen or more placements on various lists, including the all‑genre Billboard Hot 100.
The rapper tops multiple album charts, such as the Billboard 200, Top Streaming Albums, Top R&B/Hip‑Hop Albums, and Top Rap Albums. In terms of individual tracks, however, Future narrowly misses new chart‑topping hits and just edge out control of the R&B/Hip‑Hop Streaming Songs and Rap Streaming Songs charts.
“Janice STFU,” the flagship single from Drake’slemme Iceman, remains No. 1 on both streaming lists. These rankings reflect the most‑streamed songs in the U.S. within their respective domains, and Drake’s hit has held the peak for nine weeks, sustaining its position since the release of the track.
Future Debuts “California Girls” at No. 2
On both streaming‑only charts, Future’s “California Girls” opens in second place, just shy of becoming another leader for the hip‑hop musician thanks to Drake’s tenacious hold.
Heavy streaming activity drove The Real Me to No. 1 on several Billboard rankings. Future fills more positions on the R&B/Hip‑Hop Streaming Songs and Rap Streaming Songs charts than any other artist this week, yet even these large consumption figures were not enough to push “California Girls” past “Janice STFU.”
Future’s Multiple Top‑Ten Entries Miss No. 1 by One Spot
This debut gives Future another No. 2 hit on both charts, marking his eighth runner‑up on the R&B/Hip‑Hop Streaming Songs ranking and his tenth escuch a track to stall in second place on the Rap Streaming Songs tally.
Future Rides Nearly 80 Streaming Chart Top 10s
Future has already secured five No. 1 hits on the R&B/Hip‑Hop Streaming Songs chart and claims an additional leader on the rap‑only version, bringing his career total to six on that list. Several of his crown moments include collaborations with Drake. Tracks like “Wait”
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