Drake Reacts to Breaking This Michael Jackson Chart Record: ‘Carry On Carry On’
Drake has surpassed Michael Jackson for the most No. 1 hits among male solo acts on the Billboard Hot 100. His latest single, 'Janice STFU,' marks his 14th No. 1, breaking a tie with Jay-Z. Additionally, Drake achieved a historic milestone by placing 42 entries on the Hot 100 in one week, surpassing the previous record held by Morgan Wallen.
- ▪Drake's single 'Janice STFU' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving him his 14th No. 1 hit.
- ▪This achievement allows Drake to surpass Michael Jackson for the most No. 1s among male solo acts.
- ▪Drake posted 42 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 in one week, breaking Morgan Wallen's record of 37.
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Drake speaks onstage during his Til Death Do Us Part rap battle on Oct. 30, 2021, in Long Beach, Calif. Amy Sussman/Getty Images Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: '4057afa6-846b-4276-bc63-a9cf3a8aa1ed', playlistId: 'b7dab6e5-7a62-4df1-b1f4-3cfa99eea709', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This should only be get called when page cache is not cleared and it's event time. window.pmc.harmony?.switchToHarmonyPlayer(); } Drake knows a thing or two about trophies and breaking records. The 6 God celebrated surpassing Michael Jackson for the most No.
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