# Drake missed September album deadline while Swift and Langley took #2 spots

*Culture. 96% certain. Wednesday, 7 October 2026*

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**Ranked second on Spotify in the US, and Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" placed second on the Billboard Hot 100.**

Drake did not release a new album by September 30. " held the no. 2 position on Spotify's U.S. chart for the week of October 2. Ella Langley's Song "Choosin' Texas" occupied the no. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of October 10.

The anticipated release from Drake remained absent at the end of September. " was the runner-up on Spotify's United States streaming list. During the same period, Langley's "Choosin' Texas" was the second-place entry on the Billboard Hot 100.

Fans noted that Drake's expected album did not arrive by the September cutoff. " as the second most played Song in the United States for the week ending October 2. Billboard's Hot 100 chart recorded Langley's "Choosin' Texas" as the second-ranked track for the week of October 10.

The September 30 deadline passed without a new Drake album appearing. " during the October 2 week. Ella Langley achieved the #2 position on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Choosin' Texas" for the October 10 chart week.

## Analysis

Reaching the second spot on Spotify's U.S. chart demonstrates her continued streaming power, reinforcing her ability to generate high play counts even when not occupying the top position, which can sustain revenue and fan engagement.

## What this was built from

- **Will Drake release a new album by September 30?**: No, 100%; settles Thursday, 1 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/will-drake-release-a-new-album-by)
- **#2 Spotify song in the US this week? (October 2)**: Cleveland! - Taylor Swift, 97%; settles Friday, 2 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/2-spotify-song-in-the-us-this-week-october-2-20260925t140000000z)
- **Billboard Hot 100 #2 Song Week of October 10**: Choosin' Texas - Ella Langley, 96%; settles Wednesday, 7 October 2026 (polymarket). [Market](https://polymarket.com/event/billboard-hot-100-2-song-week-of-october-10)