Drake has officially been named Billboard’s “Artist of the Decade” for his achievements over the last 10 years. The industry honor is being awarded to Drake based on data collected from December 2009 until September 2019. Factors counted in the data include touring revenue, social media data, Hot 100 activity, and Billboard 200 chart sales.
To date, Drake is the most decorated artist in the history of the Billboard Music Awards. he’s won 27 awards, including 12 in 2019. The 2021 Billboard Music Awards are set to air on Sunday, May 23rd.
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