Drake’s latest single, “What Did I Miss?”, has surged to the top of Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart, marking one of his fastest ascents to No. 1. The track reached this milestone in its sixth week on the rankings, officially dated August 23, 2025. This achievement follows a significant 13% increase in airplay on U.S. rhythmic radio stations during the tracking period from August 8 to 14, according to data from Luminate.
With this latest success, Drake extends his record for the most No. 1 hits on the Rhythmic Airplay chart to an impressive total of 42. This is his third chart-topper of 2025, following the two-week reign of “Nokia” in May and the one-week leader “Somebody Loves Me,” featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR, in July.
Drake’s Record-Breaking Success
Drake’s dominance on the Rhythmic Airplay chart is evident as he continues to outpace all other artists since the chart’s inception in October 1992. The current leaderboard reflects this achievement:
42 – Drake
17 – Rihanna
16 – The Weeknd
14 – Chris Brown
13 – Bruno Mars
13 – Lil Wayne
13 – Usher
“What Did I Miss?” is now among Drake’s nine fastest tracks to reach No. 1. It joins the ranks of five other songs that achieved this feat in just six weeks, including his collaborations with Rihanna on “Work” and his own hits “One Dance,” “Nice for What,” “Way 2 Sexy,” featuring Young Thug and Future, and “Rich Baby Daddy,” featuring Sexyy Red and SZA. Notably, his singles “God’s Plan” and “Toosie Slide” reached the summit in just five weeks, while “In My Feelings” holds the record for the quickest ascent, claiming the top position in its fourth week.
In addition to its success on the Rhythmic Airplay chart, “What Did I Miss?” has also made progress on other charts. It moved from third to second place on the audience-based Rap Airplay chart, benefiting from a 10% increase in listenership. The track also climbed from eighth to sixth on the plays-based Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, with a 9% rise in plays.
Upcoming Collaborations
Drake is not resting on his laurels. His new collaboration with Central Cee, titled “Which One,” is also gaining traction on the Rhythmic Airplay chart, advancing from 29th to 23rd place in its second week. This increase was fueled by an impressive 49% week-over-week rise in plays, indicating that Drake’s influence on the charts shows no signs of waning.
As “What Did I Miss?” continues to resonate with listeners, it underscores Drake’s enduring popularity and his ability to consistently deliver chart-topping hits.