In the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop, a select few artists have managed to maintain an unparalleled level of chart dominance over the past 14 years. Nicki Minaj, Drake, Eminem, and J. Cole stand out as the only rappers who have charted a song on the Billboard charts every single year since 2010.
Beginning in 2010, Trinidad and Tobago Bord New York raised rapper Nicki Minaj made her mark with the release of her debut studio album “Pink Friday,” which spawned hits like “Your Love” and “Right Thru Me.” The following year, she continued her momentum with the release of “Super Bass,” which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Minaj has since gone on to amass an impressive 23 top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing her status as one of the most successful female rappers of all time.
Canadian rapper Drake, another member of this elite group, has been a consistent force on the charts since 2010. That year, he released his debut studio album “Thank Me Later,” which included the hit single “Find Your Love.” In the years that followed, Drake has only continued to dominate, with chart-topping albums like “Views,” “Scorpion,” and “Certified Lover Boy.” With an astounding 68 top 10 hits, Drake has solidified his place as one of the most successful rappers of the 21st century.
Eminem, the legendary Detroit-based rapper, has also maintained his chart presence since 2010. That year, he released “Recovery,” which spawned hits like “Not Afraid” and “Love the Way You Lie.” In the years that followed, Eminem has continued to release critically acclaimed albums, such as “The Marshall Mathers LP 2,” “Revival,” and “Music to Be Murdered By,” all of which have charted on the Billboard 200.
Rounding out this elite group is J. Cole, the North Carolina-born rapper who burst onto the scene in 2010 with his debut album “Cole World: The Sideline Story.” Since then, Cole has maintained his status as one of the most respected and successful rappers in the industry, with chart-topping albums like “2014 Forest Hills Drive,” “4 Your Eyez Only,” and “The Off-Season.” Like his counterparts, Cole has consistently charted on the Billboard 100 and 200 since 2010, solidifying his place among the elite.
List of some songs that Nicki Minaj, Drake, Eminem, and J. Cole have charted on the Billboard Hot 100 from 2010 to 2024
| Year | Nicki Minaj | Drake | Eminem | J. Cole |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | “Your Love” (1), “Right Thru Me” (1) | “Find Your Love” (5) | “Not Afraid” (1) | “Who Dat” (5) |
| 2011 | “Super Bass” (3) | “Best I Ever Had” (2) | “Love the Way You Lie” (1) | “Work Out” (5) |
| 2012 | “Starships” (5) | “HYFR” (4) | “Lighters” (4) | “Lights Please” (5) |
| 2013 | “High School” (1) | “Started from the Bottom” (4) | “Berzerk” (3) | “Power Trip” (4) |
| 2014 | “Pills N Potions” (1) | “Hold On, We’re Going Home” (4) | “The Monster” (1) | “Crooked Smile” (5) |
| 2015 | “The Night Is Still Young” (1) | “Hotline Bling” (1) | “Phenomenal” (4) | “No Role Modelz” (5) |
| 2016 | “Pinkprint” (1) | “One Dance” (1) | “Rap God” (4) | “Deja Vu” (5) |
| 2017 | “No Frauds” (1) | “Passionfruit” (4) | “Walk on Water” (4) | “Humble” (1) |
| 2018 | “Chun-Li” (1) | “God’s Plan” (1) | “River” (4) | “ATM” (5) |
| 2019 | “Megatron” (1) | “Money in the Grave” (4) | “Homicide” (5) | “Middle Child” (4) |
| 2020 | “Say So” (Remix) (1) | “Toosie Slide” (1) | “Godzilla” (3) | “The Climb Back” (5) |
| 2021 | “Seeing Green” (1) | “Way 2 Sexy” (1) | “Higher” (3) | “Interlude” (5) |
| 2022 | “Do We Have a Problem?” (1) | “Jimmy Cooks” (1) | “Killer” (4) | “Amari” (5) |
| 2023 | “Super Freaky Girl” (1) | “Search & Rescue” (3) | “Venom 2” (4) | “Procrastination (Broke)” (5) |
| 2024 | “Barbie World” (4) | “Sticky” (2) | “Tone Deaf” (4) | “Adonis Interlude” (5) |
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