Morgan Wallen Tops Drake's Record with Unprecedented Number One Song Sequence
In the world of music, Morgan Wallen's album "I'm the Problem" continues to reign supreme. As of the current week, the album is still at No. 1 on the nation's main albums ranking[1][2]. With a total of 38 weeks at No. 1 on the all-genre albums list[1], Wallen is closing in on Elton John's record of weeks at No. 1[1].
Wallen's album has been one of the biggest albums of the year in the United States. In the most recent tracking frame, "I'm the Problem" sold 143,000 equivalent units, outselling the second-place album by 50,000 units[1].
Meanwhile, Drake is working on a new album titled "Iceman." Several singles have already been shared from the upcoming release, and if it debuts at No. 1, it will help Drake along in the all-time list[1].
Elvis Presley leads solo male acts with 67 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 between all of his champions[1]. Michael Jackson is in third place with 51 weeks, while Garth Brooks is in second with 52 weeks[1]. Elton John has 39 weeks at No. 1 on the all-genre albums list, one frame behind Wallen[1].
Wallen has sent three of his five projects to the all-genre albums chart, with three of them reaching No. 1[1]. His albums I'm the Problem, One Thing at a Time, and Dangerous: The Double Album have cumulatively spent 39 weeks at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums list[1]. "I'm the Problem" is on track to tie "Dangerous: The Double Album" in terms of weeks at No. 1, and may rule for much of 2025[1].
If "Iceman" debuts at No. 1, it will help Drake along in the all-time list. Wallen, on the other hand, is closing in on Elton John's record of weeks at No. 1 on the all-genre albums list[1]. As of now, Wallen has broken a tie with Harry Belafonte and Drake, who have each dominated for 37 weeks[1]. Wallen has also closed the gap with John, who has spent 49 weeks at No. 1 on the all-genre albums list[1].
References: [1] Billboard. (2025, August). Morgan Wallen's "I'm the Problem" Continues to Dominate Billboard 200. Retrieved from https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/morgan-wallen-im-the-problem-no-1-on-billboard-200-1235082898/ [2] Billboard. (2025, August). Billboard 200 Chart (August 20, 2025). Retrieved from https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200
In the gripping continuation of the music industry saga, Morgan Wallen is on course to tie with Elton John's all-genre albums record in the coming weeks. Simultaneously, the success of "I'm the Problem," his top-selling album of the year, has set him apart from the likes of Drake on various charts, breaking a tie they previously shared.
