{"id":17075,"date":"2025-08-28T05:26:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T21:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=17075"},"modified":"2025-08-28T05:26:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T21:26:17","slug":"drake-crowned-1-rb-hip-hop-artist-of-the-21st-century-eminem-lands-at-9-in-billboards-historic-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=17075","title":{"rendered":"DRAKE CROWNED #1 R&#038;B\/HIP-HOP ARTIST OF THE 21ST CENTURY \u2014 EMINEM LANDS AT #9 IN BILLBOARD\u2019S HISTORIC RANKING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=17075\/#Billboard_Names_Drake_the_No_1_R_BHip-Hop_Artist_of_the_21st_Century_%E2%80%94_Eminem_Holds_Strong_at_No_9\" >Billboard Names Drake the No. 1 R&amp;B\/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century \u2014 Eminem Holds Strong at No. 9<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=17075\/#Drakes_Reign_at_the_Top\" >Drake\u2019s Reign at the Top<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=17075\/#Eminem_Still_in_the_Top_10\" >Eminem Still in the Top 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=17075\/#A_Generational_Divide\" >A Generational Divide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=17075\/#Fan_Reactions\" >Fan Reactions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=17075\/#More_Than_Numbers\" >More Than Numbers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 id=\"billboard-names-drake-the-no-1-rb-hip-hop-artist-of-the-21st-century-eminem-holds-strong-at-no-9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Billboard_Names_Drake_the_No_1_R_BHip-Hop_Artist_of_the_21st_Century_%E2%80%94_Eminem_Holds_Strong_at_No_9\"><\/span>Billboard Names Drake the No. 1 R&amp;B\/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century \u2014 Eminem Holds Strong at No. 9<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fhan5-11.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/536273010_1297754921729678_6841477901921033045_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=833d8c&amp;_nc_ohc=XtcCsLMtwiYQ7kNvwFFVc9J&amp;_nc_oc=Adk73ZQDBrnmJrTtdT7Id9vkSTvgmVdorjrgMjFvWZ2ek0CFfomIZVDhU13g00o_BKM&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fhan5-11.fna&amp;_nc_gid=2AkgClMnJrVjFq8zSgACDg&amp;oh=00_AfVg6rBjHFNZ4y50XMyiH2NngZ0AThR_Y5BeUIMtIMbuBA&amp;oe=68B443EB\" alt=\"May be an image of text that says 'billboard 21 CENTURY TOP R&amp;B\/HIP-HOP HOP ARTISTS \u767d \u306e OFTHE 21ST CENTURY 1 Drake 2 Beyonc\u00e9 11 PostMalone Post Malone 12 3TheWeeknd 3 The Weeknd Kendrick Lamar 4 13 Ye Chris Brown 5 14 Usher R. .Kelly 6 15 Lil Wayne Mary J. Blige 16 7 7Jay-z Jay-z Future 8Rihanna 8 17 Nicki Minaj 18 Eminem Ludacris 10 19 Alicia Keys Trey Songz 20 T.I.'\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the ever-evolving landscape of R&amp;B and hip-hop, two decades\u2019 worth of chart data has finally been tallied, and the results are in:&nbsp;<strong>Billboard has officially crowned Drake the No. 1 R&amp;B\/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ranking, released this week, is based on cumulative performance across the&nbsp;<strong>Top R&amp;B\/Hip-Hop Albums<\/strong>&nbsp;chart and the&nbsp;<strong>Hot R&amp;B\/Hip-Hop Songs<\/strong>&nbsp;chart from January 2000 through December 2024. It\u2019s a list that reflects not just moments of success, but consistent dominance over 25 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"drakes-reign-at-the-top\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drakes_Reign_at_the_Top\"><\/span>Drake\u2019s Reign at the Top<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Drake, the honor is another jewel in an already glittering crown. Since his breakout with&nbsp;<em>\u201cBest I Ever Had\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;in 2009, the Toronto rapper has redefined what it means to be a global hip-hop artist\u2014blurring the lines between rap, R&amp;B, and pop while setting records at an unprecedented pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With 13 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, countless multi-platinum albums, and a cultural presence that stretches far beyond music, Drake\u2019s dominance feels almost inevitable. His ability to churn out both commercial smashes and deeply personal tracks has made him a fixture not only on the charts but also in everyday life\u2014from TikTok trends to sports arenas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDrake isn\u2019t just a rapper\u2014he\u2019s a soundtrack to the 21st century,\u201d Billboard wrote in its analysis of the ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Drake - Laugh Now Cry Later (Official Music Video) ft. Lil Durk\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JFm7YDVlqnI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"eminem-still-in-the-top-10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eminem_Still_in_the_Top_10\"><\/span>Eminem Still in the Top 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps just as significant is the presence of&nbsp;<strong>Eminem at No. 9<\/strong>, proof of his enduring legacy more than two decades after his prime commercial peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bursting onto the scene with&nbsp;<em>The Slim Shady LP<\/em>&nbsp;in 1999 and solidifying his superstardom with&nbsp;<em>The Marshall Mathers LP<\/em>&nbsp;in 2000, Eminem dominated the early 2000s in a way few artists ever have. His blend of razor-sharp lyricism, unfiltered honesty, and controversial edge made him a cultural lightning rod\u2014and one of the best-selling artists of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While newer names have risen in the streaming era, Eminem\u2019s catalog continues to thrive, his tours still sell out globally, and his influence on hip-hop remains undeniable. That longevity is what keeps him in the conversation nearly 25 years later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one fan noted online:&nbsp;<em>\u201cDrake may own the current charts, but Eminem wrote the rulebook.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"a-generational-divide\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Generational_Divide\"><\/span>A Generational Divide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The list itself highlights the evolution of hip-hop and R&amp;B across the past quarter-century. Where Eminem\u2019s early-2000s dominance was powered by CDs, MTV, and controversy, Drake\u2019s run has been defined by the streaming revolution, global touring, and a constant flow of new content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just about talent\u2014it\u2019s about adapting to changing times. Drake has mastered the art of staying relevant year after year, while Eminem has maintained his core identity while continuing to draw massive audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2004\/11\/GettyImages-85623204v2.jpg?w=1581&amp;h=1054&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"Eminem: Rolling Stone Interview With Tour\u00e9\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fan-reactions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fan_Reactions\"><\/span>Fan Reactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As expected, the rankings sparked heated debate online. Fans of both artists went to war on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDrake deserves it\u2014nobody\u2019s touched the charts like him,\u201d one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another countered: \u201cWithout Eminem breaking down doors, Drake wouldn\u2019t even be in this conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TikTok quickly filled with edits comparing the two icons, with younger fans leaning toward Drake\u2019s ongoing dominance and older fans fiercely defending Eminem\u2019s cultural impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"more-than-numbers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Than_Numbers\"><\/span>More Than Numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the Billboard list is about stats, not legacy. But the fact that both Drake and Eminem stand so tall after 25 years says something deeper: both artists, in their own ways, defined eras of hip-hop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6523dce268f1d46f52ab7f13?width=1200&amp;format=jpeg\" alt=\"Drake 'for All the Dogs' Review: Incohesive With Glimpses of Old Drake - Business Insider\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Drake, with his emotional honesty and genre-blending versatility, has become the voice of a generation raised on playlists and streaming. Eminem, with his unapologetic storytelling and lyrical ferocity, remains the benchmark for authenticity and craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, their presence in the top 10 is a reminder that hip-hop\u2019s greatest artists aren\u2019t just performers\u2014they\u2019re cultural landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Billboard put it best:&nbsp;<em>\u201cDrake dominates the 21st century. Eminem defined its beginning. 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