Drake breaks King of Pop's record for No. 1 hits

Drake might officially be the new king of pop. With 14 hits, the Toronto rap star has shattered the longstanding record previously held by Michael Jackson for most No. 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo male artist.

Drake's chart-topping new albums prove he's music's most cynical businessman

Drake performs at London's 2025 Wireless Festival. Simone Joyner/Getty Images for ABA Drake dominated the Billboard 200 this week, debuting three new albums in the chart's top three. Drake has long been criticized for his more-is-more strategy, yet he continues to double down. The rapper has built a career that no longer requires fan approval or critical acclaim. Three new albums, two and a half hours of music: Drake's latest strategy for chart dominance definitely paid off, even if his met...

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

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 […]

By Steven J. Horowitz

Drake Breaks Michael Jackson’s Hot 100 Chart Record as ‘Janice STFU’ Debuts at Number One

The Toronto rapper surpassed the King of Pop as the male solo artist with the most chart-toppers, while he also placed a record-setting 42 songs on the Hot 100

By Jon Blistein

Drake Has 12 Albums on the Billboard 200 Chart for the First Time

He’s the only living soloist to achieve the feat since the chart combined stereo and mono albums in 1963.

By Keith Caulfield