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Drake's "Janice STFU" Breaks Michael Jackson's No. 1 Record Following Triple Album Drop

Drake has surpassed Michael Jackson for the most Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s by a solo male artist, as "Janice STFU" debuts atop the singles chart following the release of three new albums. This achievement also places Drake alongside Rihanna

Variety Music·May 26, 2026·via Variety Music

Drake's "Janice STFU" Breaks Michael Jackson's No. 1 Record Following Triple Album Drop

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May 26, 2026 9:09am PT

Drake Beats Michael Jackson’s Record for Most No. 1s by a Solo Male Artist as ‘Janice STFU’ Debuts Atop Singles Chart

By Steven J. Horowitz

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Steven J. Horowitz

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Drake has broken the record previously held by Michael Jackson for most No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo male artist as “Janice STFU” bows atop the chart following the release of his trio of albums.

With that accomplishment, Drake now ties Rihanna and Taylor Swift for most No. 1s across all acts with 14 chart toppers. The only other artists ahead of them are Mariah Carey with 19 and the Beatles with 20.