Drake has officially made music history after surpassing Michael Jackson for the most Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits ever achieved by a male solo artist.
The milestone was reportedly secured after Drake’s new single “Janice STFU” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving the Toronto superstar his 14th chart-topping hit and officially breaking the previous record he shared with Michael Jackson.
Drake celebrated the achievement on Instagram with a confident message reflecting on his dominance in the music industry.
“Neck broke from carrying the chain / Back broke from carrying the game / Records broken carry on my name / Carry on carry on.”
The achievement adds another massive chapter to Drake’s already historic commercial run. Beyond earning his 14th No. 1 single, the rapper reportedly dominated the Billboard charts in unprecedented fashion during the same week.
According to chart reports, Drake placed an astonishing 42 songs simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100, further cementing his reputation as one of the most commercially successful artists of the streaming era. Even more impressively, he reportedly occupied nine of the Top 10 spots on the chart at the same time — a feat very few artists in history have approached.
The chart domination did not stop there. Drake also reportedly became the first artist ever to have albums debut simultaneously at No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the unmatched demand surrounding his latest releases.
While surpassing Michael Jackson as a male solo artist is a monumental accomplishment, Drake’s overall standing among all artists places him in elite company. With 14 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits, he is now tied with Rihanna and Taylor Swift for total chart-toppers.
Only two acts in Billboard history remain ahead of Drake: Mariah Carey with 19 No. 1 hits and legendary group The Beatles with 20.
The record has already sparked intense debate across social media, with fans celebrating Drake’s consistency while others continue comparing his streaming-era dominance to the cultural impact of Michael Jackson’s legendary career. Regardless of the comparisons, Drake’s numbers continue to place him among the most successful artists the music industry has ever seen.
