Drake’s surprise simultaneous release of Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti on May 15 has created the main momentum behind this tightly contested market, as the three projects aim to dominate the Billboard 200 dated May 30. His unmatched catalog longevity—three albums already logging over a decade on the chart—combined with strong presave and early streaming data positions the releases for potentially massive first-week numbers. Yet mixed early critical and fan reactions, plus typical post-release consumption drop-off, leave room for other albums to claim one or more top spots. The decisive factor will be final consumption figures tracked through the weekend, with Billboard’s chart update on May 24 expected to confirm whether Drake achieves the historic sweep or falls short in a competitive frame.