Happy birthday to the GREATEST rapper of all time our glorious king Drizzy Drake - they tried to write him off, but he came back STRONGER and reminded us why he’s been the GOAT for over a DECADE:
• Became the FIRST artist in HISTORY to occupy the top THREE spots on the Billboard 200 simultaneously.
• SURPASSED Jay-Z and TIED Taylor Swift for the most No. 1 albums among solo artists, reaching 15.
• Became the FIRST artist in HISTORY to surpass 350 MILLION RIAA-certified units.
• Extended his record for the MOST RIAA Diamond-certified titles, reaching 20.
• “God’s Plan” became DOUBLE DIAMOND, reaching 20 MILLION certified units.
• ‘ICEMAN’ earned 140.2 MILLION first-day Spotify streams, the SECOND-BIGGEST hip-hop album debut in history, behind only his own ‘Certified Lover Boy.’
• ‘VIEWS’ earned DIAMOND certification, becoming another Drake album to reach 10 MILLION units.
41 years ago, Blockbuster opened its first store in Dallas, Texas, in 1985. 📷
Before streaming services took over, going to Blockbuster was a weekend tradition for millions of families. From walking through aisles of movies to picking out snacks and hoping your favorite film was still available, it was an experience that defined an entire generation.
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28 years ago, 3 sisters stood in an attic and faced off with a warlock dressed in Banana Republic. Our lives have never been the same. HAPPY CHARMED DAY!