Drake has achieved a significant milestone in his career, surpassing Michael Jackson’s long-held record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo male artist. With his latest track “Janice STFU,” Drake secured the top spot on the chart this week, coinciding with the release of his trilogy of albums.
This accomplishment brings Drake’s total No. 1 hits to 14, putting him on par with Taylor Swift and Rihanna for the highest number of chart-topping singles among all artists. Only Mariah Carey, with 19, and The Beatles, with 20, have more No. 1 hits.
In a single week, Drake also made history by having the most entries on the Hot 100 chart, with a total of 42 songs making it onto the list. This feat surpasses Morgan Wallen’s previous record of 37 entries in 2025.
The music artist has often drawn inspiration from Michael Jackson in his recent work, positioning his own legacy in comparison to the legendary pop icon. The cover of his latest album “Iceman” pays homage to Jackson, featuring a rhinestone-studded glove reminiscent of the late singer’s iconic accessory.
In another remarkable achievement, Drake became the first artist to claim the top three positions on Billboard’s top 200 album chart simultaneously. His trilogy of albums — “Iceman,” “Habibti,” and “Maid of Honour” — debuted at No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3, respectively, on the chart dated May 30.
These album releases mark Drake’s first solo projects since his well-known feud with Kendrick Lamar in 2024, with references to the rivalry woven into several tracks. The anticipation for “Iceman” built up over nearly a year, during which Drake teased the project through various public spectacles, culminating in the illumination of Toronto’s CN Tower in a frosty blue hue on May 15, followed by the surprise release of the other two albums.
