He Was Supposed to Be “Canceled.” He Just Broke One of Michael Jackson’s Most Enduring Records.
Drake has surpassed Michael Jackson's record for the most No. 1 hits among male solo artists. This achievement comes shortly after a significant comeback, following a period of intense scrutiny and competition in the music industry. His recent releases have propelled him back to the top of the charts, demonstrating the resilience of pop megastars.
- ▪Drake has broken Michael Jackson's record for the most No. 1 hits among male solo artists.
- ▪His new song, 'Janice STFU,' has contributed to this milestone.
- ▪Drake's comeback includes the release of three albums in a short span, which have all topped the Billboard 200.
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Music Is Drake’s Comeback Working? Kendrick Lamar supposedly ended Aubrey Graham’s career. Now he’s back to breaking records. But there’s an asterisk. By Chris Molanphy May 29, 20265:59 PM Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Simone Joyner/Getty Images for ABA and Getty Images Plus. Copy Link Share Share Comment Copy Link Share Share Comment Since this seems to be the season of Michael Jackson, here’s a piece of chart trivia for you to ponder: Jackson generated 13 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 over his solo career (besides the four he scored with his brothers in the Jackson 5). Off the top of your head, how many of his 13 solo No. 1s can you name? Some should be obvious: “Billie Jean” and “Beat It,” the greats from Thriller.
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