Drake Breaks Michael Jackson’s Hot 100 Record With His 14th No. 1

August 26, 2026

Drake added another major milestone to his Billboard history when “Janice STFU” debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100, giving him a record 14th No. 1 among male solo artists and moving him ahead of Michael Jackson. His 2026 release also produced 42 Hot 100 entries in one week, a record, while “Iceman” became his 15th Billboard 200 No. 1.

Drake’s chart legacy keeps expanding. His latest release created several milestones at once.
Drake’s chart legacy keeps expanding. His latest release created several milestones at once.

From his 14th Hot 100 No. 1 to 42 simultaneous entries and more than 400 career appearances, Drake’s 2026 chart run added several major records

“Janice STFU” keeps the momentum going. The single remains a major chart presence.
“Janice STFU” keeps the momentum going. The single remains a major chart presence.

The track has continued to appear near the top of the Billboard Hot 100 following its record-setting debut.

His latest success reaches beyond one song. The numbers show remarkable consistency.
His latest success reaches beyond one song. The numbers show remarkable consistency.

The new records add to Drake’s extensive history of Billboard achievements across albums, singles and total chart appearances.

The three albums made chart history. Drake occupied the top three album spots.
The three albums made chart history. Drake occupied the top three album spots.

“Iceman,” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour” debuted at Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on the Billboard 200, making Drake the first artist to achieve that feat.

“Iceman” brought another No. 1. His album record kept growing.
“Iceman” brought another No. 1. His album record kept growing.

“Iceman” became Drake’s 15th Billboard 200 No. 1 album, moving him ahead of Jay-Z for the most among rappers.

His career total crossed another threshold. Four hundred Hot 100 entries is now history.
His career total crossed another threshold. Four hundred Hot 100 entries is now history.

Drake became the first artist to accumulate more than 400 total Billboard Hot 100 entries during his career.

The Hot 100 became Drake’s territory. Dozens of tracks appeared at once.
The Hot 100 became Drake’s territory. Dozens of tracks appeared at once.

Drake placed 42 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 in a single week, surpassing Morgan Wallen’s previous record of 37

Three albums arrived together. Drake filled the charts with new music.
Three albums arrived together. Drake filled the charts with new music.

“Iceman,” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour” were released simultaneously on May 15, 2026, fueling an extraordinary chart week.

Drake has made another Billboard milestone. His latest run rewrote the record books.
Drake has made another Billboard milestone. His latest run rewrote the record books.

Drake earned his 14th Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 with “Janice STFU,” moving ahead of Michael Jackson among male solo artists

“Janice STFU” reached the top spot. The track marked a historic moment.
“Janice STFU” reached the top spot. The track marked a historic moment.

The “Iceman” track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Drake his record-breaking 14th chart-topper.