Canadian rap superstar Drake has reclaimed dominance on the Hip-Hop charts, with his 2011 classic album Take Care outperforming major new releases more than a decade after its debut.
According to data reported by AllHipHop.com, Take Care sold 21,000 units for the week ending 6 December, securing the No. 1 position ahead of fresh projects from Cardi B and Tyler, The Creator. The resurgence highlights Drake’s remarkable staying power in a market increasingly driven by streaming platforms, where older albums have found renewed commercial life.
Cardi B’s new release AM I THE DRAMA? landed in second place with 20,000 units, while Tyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA rounded out the top three at 19,000.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential Hip-Hop albums of the 2010s, Take Care has long been celebrated for its introspective songwriting and boundary-pushing blend of rap and R&B. The album features standout collaborations with Rihanna, Lil Wayne and The Weeknd, and cemented Drake’s rise as one of the most dominant artists of his generation.
Drake’s catalogue continued to show exceptional strength across the charts. Views, Certified Lover Boy and For All The Dogs all maintained solid weekly sales, while his joint project with PARTYNEXTDOOR, Some Sexy Songs 4 U, added another 17,000 units — tying with Kendrick Lamar’s surprise drop GNX.
The latest figures underscore how streaming has transformed music consumption, allowing legacy albums to remain competitive against new releases. Industry analysts say Drake’s unwavering chart presence reflects a fanbase that spans demographics and remains highly engaged more than 15 years into his career.
Elsewhere on the charts, Eminem’s Curtain Call, Kanye West’s Graduation and Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city continued to hold firm positions. Gunna’s The Last Wun and Playboi Carti’s MUSIC each posted 14,000 sales, while Lil Baby’s My Turn added another 12,000 to its long-running total.
Drake’s enduring dominance – led once again by Take Care – reinforces his status as one of the defining figures of modern Hip-Hop, with a catalogue that continues to outperform even the biggest contemporary releases.
