- Tory Lanez is the only artist in 2025 to reach #1 on both Apple Music R&B and Hip‑Hop charts.
- Chixtapes Trilogy hit #1 on Apple Music R&B; PETERSON reached #1 on Apple Music Hip‑Hop.
- The wins highlight Lanez’s versatility across melodic R&B and raw rap styles.
- Social reaction surfaced on X, spotlighting the rarity of the double-chart achievement.
Why the dual #1s matter
Tory Lanez grabbed headlines on December 30, 2025, after becoming the only artist this year to land a #1 R&B album and a #1 Hip‑Hop album on Apple Music. The two releases driving the feat are Chixtapes Trilogy (R&B) and PETERSON (Hip‑Hop). Together, they demonstrate Lanez’s ability to operate at the top of two distinct genres in the same calendar year.
Two albums, two different lanes
Chixtapes Trilogy leans into the melodic, sample-driven R&B that long defined the Chixtapes series. Fans and critics pointed to its smooth production and vocal focus as reasons it rose to the top of Apple Music’s R&B chart.
By contrast, PETERSON — released earlier in 2025 and described as a jail project by some outlets — pushed a harder rap sound. The record’s intensity and lyric-focused approach helped it claim the #1 spot on Apple Music’s Hip‑Hop chart.
What chart success reveals
Chart placement on Apple Music reflects both immediate streaming demand and fan engagement. Securing #1 in two categories in one year is rare because R&B and Hip‑Hop audiences often respond to different stylistic cues. Tory Lanez’s two chart-topping projects indicate he reached both audiences effectively.
Social reaction
Fans and industry observers noted the milestone on social platforms. A widely shared post on X highlighted the uniqueness of the accomplishment:
“Tory Lanez is the only artist in 2025 to release both an R&B album and a Hip‑Hop album and have both reach #1 on Apple Music in their respective genres ?” — Kurrco (X)
Where this leaves Tory Lanez
The two #1s strengthen the case that Tory Lanez is among the most versatile artists of his generation. Whether listeners prefer his softer, melodic songs or his harder rap performances, his 2025 releases proved commercially powerful across both camps. As the year closes, Lanez’s chart feat will stand out in music conversations and year-end lists.
For fans watching genre crossovers, Tory Lanez’s back-to-back success on Apple Music is a clear example of how one artist can bridge musical worlds and command attention in both.
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