Drake missed the top of the Billboard Hot 100 this week, as his latest track “What Did I Miss” debuted at No. 2, right behind Alex Warren’s massive hit, “Ordinary.”
Despite the strong debut, Drake made it clear he was annoyed by the snub. Taking to his Instagram Stories, he wrote, “Suppressor on the No. 1 spot. I’m taking that soon. Don’t worry. One song or another. Rule changes and all.”
Warren’s “Ordinary” has been steadily building momentum, driven by TikTok virality and a wave of emotional support from younger listeners. The track’s rise to the top marks the first time Warren has led the Hot 100, a notable feat for a newcomer in a space typically dominated by veterans like Drake.
The Toronto rapper’s chart disappointment comes months after his high-profile lyrical clash with Kendrick Lamar, a battle many in the Hip-Hop world saw as a clear win for Lamar. Drake’s new single, which many believe is laced with subliminal jabs, appears to be part of his ongoing effort to reassert dominance in the genre.
Fans didn’t waste time dragging Drake for the post either. Comments like, “Drake drops 80 songs after the battle, one finally gets some good traction, and all of a sudden HE’S BACK! Stop this blasphemy” and “Bro still cares about the charts. Kdot got him spooked” were rampant. Additional remarks like, “All this dude care about is numbers that ain’t hip hop that’s why yo art stinks” and “sounds like he’s still crying” followed.
“What Did I Miss” is Drake’s latest attempt to reclaim the narrative after a bruising 2023, when Lamar’s lyrical takedowns left him on the defensive. Though the song didn’t take the top spot, it still marks his 78th entry into the Hot 100’s Top 10.