Exploring the Top Pop Stars of May 2026: Drake's Dominance, New Releases, and Future Projects
May 2026 was dominated by the return of rap superstar Drake, who released three albums, including Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti, taking over the top spots on the Billboard charts. Despite Drake's overwhelming presence, other artists made their mark with hit songs, impactful albums, and award-show moments. On the Greatest Pop Stars podcast, host Andrew Unterberger, along with Billboard staffers Kyle Denis and Rebecca Milzoff, discuss the top pop stars of May 2026, including honorable mentions and disappointments, while looking ahead to upcoming projects in the year. The podcast delves into questions about Drake's album releases, Noah Kahan's new music, Kacey Musgraves' return to country music, and more. Listen to the podcast on Apple Music or Spotify for weekly discussions on pop stardom.
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