Grayson West
Scoring a Billboard #1 album is huge for any artist, but doing it again and again is something few manage. These music legends racked up multiple chart-topping records, with some pushing past ten and others coming close. Their streaks set them apart as icons who defined eras and kept fans coming back. Take a look at who made the cut.
The Beatles
The Beatles remain the record holders with 19 Billboard 200 chart-toppers. They were the first to ever achieve this feat. Back in 1964, their three albums reached No. 1 in a single year. Even after their split, releases such as “Abbey Road” and “Let It Be” continued climbing to the top of the charts.
Jay-Z
With 14 Billboard #1 albums, Jay-Z holds the all-time solo artist record. His streak began in 1998 with “Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life,” He’s kept the hits coming for four straight decades. Additionally, critically acclaimed classics like “The Blueprint” and “4:44” prove he has mastered both commercial success and artistic credibility.
Drake
Since 2010, Drake has earned 14 Billboard #1 albums, with “Views” spending 13 weeks on top. He became the first male soloist to achieve this milestone twice in 2022. Mixing rap and R&B like it’s his personal playlist, he keeps dropping hits that dominate charts and hook fans from every corner of the music map.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s career climb is nothing short of strategic brilliance. “The Tortured Poets Department” became her 14th #1 in 2024, while “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” her 12th, kept her re-recording streak going. She’s the only artist to land five albums in the top 10 at once.
Eminem
All 11 of Eminem’s studio albums since 2000 have reached #1 on the Billboard 200. His 2010 release, “Recovery,” was the year’s best-selling album. Known for surprise releases and attention-grabbing diss tracks, he has maintained a dominant presence on the charts for over twenty years.
Bruce Springsteen
Springsteen’s career shows how sustained success is built. He’s earned 11 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums. “Born in the U.S.A.” held a top-10 position for 84 weeks. As the only artist with No. 1 albums in five consecutive decades, his marathon live shows have kept a dedicated fanbase engaged across generations.
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand has 11 Billboard #1 albums and was the first woman to reach 10. Her streak spans six decades. In 2014, at age 72, she scored another #1 with “Partners.” She is celebrated for chart-topping records across both pop and Broadway-influenced genres throughout her storied career.
Future
By 2024, Future had reached 11 Billboard #1 albums, which made him the first artist in 2017 to score two chart-toppers in consecutive weeks. His consistent output and high-profile collaborations paid off in 2022 when “I Never Liked You” debuted at #1 and secured his place in modern hip-hop history.
Kanye West
With “Vultures 1” in 2024, Kanye West hit his eleventh #1 album on the Billboard 200. “Graduation” crushed 50 Cent in their headline-making battle, and “Yeezus” topped the charts despite dividing fans. He’s turned mixing genres and dropping bold, head-turning visuals into his own brand of showmanship.
Madonna
With 9 No. 1 albums, Madonna falls just short of the elite 10-album club. Her chart-topping run began in 1984 with the release of “Like a Virgin.” For decades, she has stayed in pop’s spotlight by pushing creative boundaries. Each bold chapter of her career has kept fans hooked and eager for more.