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The Solo Dominators: Future and NBA YoungBoy Own the Decade's Most Exclusive Billboard Record  In a Feature-Heavy Era, Two Rap Titans Went Alone to the Top  In modern hip-hop, the guest feature is often as essential as the beat itself. A strategic feature from a superstar can catapult a track, or even an entire album, to chart glory. Yet, amidst this collaboration-driven ecosystem, a rare and deeply impressive feat stands out: landing a Number 1 album on the Billboard 200 with zero guest features. In the current decade (2020-present), a period defined by an explosion of streaming and cross-genre collaborations, only two rappers have achieved this level of pure, unassisted commercial dominance: Future and NBA YoungBoy. They stand alone, having proven their immense star power with projects that rely solely on their own presence and artistry. This article delves into the significance of Future's Mixtape Pluto (2024) and NBA YoungBoy's Sincerely, Kentrell (2021), ex...