The Boy Makes History: Drake Surpasses Michael Jackson for Most No. 1 Singles by a Male Solo Artist
With “Janice STFU” debuting at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, the 6 God officially breaks a long-standing tie with the King of Pop.
The Boy Makes History: Drake Surpasses Michael Jackson for Most No. 1 Singles by a Male Solo Artist
With “Janice STFU” debuting at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, the 6 God officially breaks a long-standing tie with the King of Pop.
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Drake has officially broken Michael Jackson’s record for the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 by a male solo artist
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The historic milestone was achieved as his brand-new single, “ICEMAN,” debuted at the very top of the charts
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The achievement marks Drake’s 15th No. 1 single, officially pushing him past Jackson’s legendary total of 13
Drake just iced out the history books. After officially tying Michael Jackson’s long-standing Billboard Hot 100 record late last year, the Toronto superstar has finally claimed the throne all for himself. With the explosive debut of his latest album ICEMAN, Drake has officially secured his 15th No. 1 hit, making him the male solo artist with the most chart-topping singles in the history of the Billboard Hot 100.
The highly anticipated release of his latest album provided the perfect runway for the historic achievement. The track immediately commanded the charts, debuting at No. 1 and successfully pushing the King of Pop down to second place among male soloists. For context, Michael Jackson held the record with 13 No. 1 hits—a milestone he achieved during an unprecedented era of global pop dominance. By securing his 15th No. 1, Drake continues to prove that his grip on the streaming era and modern pop culture remains absolutely ironclad.
Of course, the 6God wasn’t going to let the moment pass without a massive flex. Taking to Instagram, Drake showed off a massive celebration inside his Toronto mansion to commemorate the milestone. To mark the historic occasion, he laid out his entire list of 14 number-one albums and 15 number-one tracks directly onto his foyer floor.
In peak Drake fashion, the visual representation of his chart dominance was accompanied by a boastful but fitting reflection. He finished the post with a footnote at the bottom reading: “Neck broke from carrying the chain, back broke from carrying the game.”
As Drake celebrates his historic milestone, fans and critics alike are left to marvel at a chart run that has spanned well over a decade with no signs of slowing down. With records continuing to tumble and his legacy fully cemented on his foyer floor, the debate over Drake’s place on the Mount Rushmore of modern music seems definitively settled by the numbers.
