Drake breaks Michael Jackson’s Billboard Hot 100 record
Drake has broken Michael Jackson's record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo male artist. His latest song, 'Janice STFU,' has brought his total to 14 chart-toppers, tying him with Taylor Swift and Rihanna. Additionally, he set a new record for the most entries on the Hot 100 in a single week with 42 songs.
- ▪Drake's song 'Janice STFU' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- ▪He now has a total of 14 No. 1 singles, tying him with Taylor Swift and Rihanna.
- ▪Drake set a record with 42 songs on the Hot 100 in a single week.
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Open this photo in gallery:Drake performing at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last year.Sammy Kogan/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountDrake might officially be the new king of pop.The Toronto rap star has shattered the long-standing record previously held by Michael Jackson for most No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo male artist.His song “Janice STFU” entered at the top of the chart this week following the release of his trilogy of albums.Billboard says that pushes Drake’s career total to 14 chart-toppers, tying him with Taylor Swift and Rihanna for the most No. 1 singles among all artists.
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