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Drake Breaks Another Billboard Record — And the Run Still Isn’t Slowing Down

At this point, it feels like every few months Drake breaks another record. But this latest one puts him in a different conversation completely.

With “Janice STFU” debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Drake officially reached 14 No. 1 singles, giving him the most chart-topping songs ever by a male solo artist. (Business Insider)

That matters because the previous record belonged to Michael Jackson, who held 13 No. 1 records for decades. Drake had already tied the record back in 2023 with “First Person Shooter” featuring J. Cole. Now he’s officially moved past it.

The timing makes the moment even bigger. The record comes during one of the wildest chart runs of Drake’s career. In May 2026, he simultaneously released Iceman, Habibti, and Maid Of Honour, taking over streaming and Billboard almost instantly. He also became the first artist ever to hold the top three spots on the Billboard 200 at the same time.

Whether people love him or criticize him, the numbers are impossible to ignore.

What’s also crazy is how long the run has lasted. Drake’s been dominating charts for over 15 years now. From So Far Gone to Take Care, Nothing Was The Same, Views, and everything after, he’s managed to stay at the center of rap while constantly adapting to new sounds and generations.

And the records go beyond No. 1 singles. Drake also holds Billboard records for most Hot 100 entries, most Top 10 hits, and most weeks spent in the Top 10. Streaming changed the music industry, and in a lot of ways, Drake became the face of that era.

At this point, people can debate the music all day. But statistically, Drake is operating in a space very few artists in history have reached.