On many of Billboard's hip-hop, R&B, and rap rankings, Drake is a dominant force, holding records for the most hits, top 10s, and number-one singles. However, earlier this year, the Canadian rapper found himself blocked from achieving two new No. 1 hits by the same song.
According to Billboard data from February 2025, Drake's track "Nokia" was held off the top spot on both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts by Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us." The latter song, released in May 2024, continued its chart dominance into 2025, preventing "Nokia" from reaching the summit on those rankings.
This situation highlights the competitive nature of the charts, where even an artist of Drake's stature can face stiff competition. "Nokia" still performed strongly, but the repeated block by "Not Like Us" underscored the latter's sustained popularity.
As of the latest data available, "Not Like Us" had spent multiple weeks atop these charts, and "Nokia" remained a notable hit but not a No. 1 on those specific lists.
