Drake to be honored as ‘artist of the decade’ at 2021 Billboard Music Awards

Drake is the King of Billboard.

For his continuous chart domination over the past 10 years, the hip-hop superstar will receive the prestigious Artist of the Decade Award at 2021 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by Nick Jonas and airing May 23 at 8 p.m. EDT on NBC.

Not only does the Toronto native, born Aubrey Drake Graham, hold the record for most Billboard Music Awards with 27 in total, he’s also racked up some serious stats in the years between 2009 and 2019, which is what the honor is based on.

The “God’s Plan” rapper has scored nine No. 1 albums, more than any other artist during that time period. Drake has also notched 33 top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 – again, more than any artist in that time frame (with six of those tracks going to No. 1).

On Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, he’s had 18 No. 1 songs during that time period, more than any other artist.

Among his overall chart statistics, the former “Degrassi: The Next Generation” actor has had a record 232 song entries on the Billboard Hot 100, a record 120 top 40 hits, and a record 45 top 10 singles on that chart. Among those chart placements have been notable collaborations with other acts including Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Travis Scott.

To date, Drake is the only solo male artist to have spent more than 50 cumulative weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. In addition, he’s scored a record 22 No. 1 singles on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Song chart.