Drake Shatters Records, Tops Michael Jackson's #1 Hit Count

Drake just pulled off a chart takeover unlike anything the music world has seen in decades, firmly cementing his name in the record books. The Toronto superstar not only surpassed Michael Jackson's long-standing record for the most number-one hits by a solo male artist but also orchestrated an unprecedented triple album drop that dominated both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts simultaneously.

On May 15, 2026, Drake unleashed *Iceman*, *Maid of Honour*, and *Habibti*, a strategic move that immediately sent shockwaves through the industry. The lead single, "Janice S###," from the *Iceman* album, shot straight to number one on the Hot 100, racking up an astounding 40.7 million streams on its opening day alone. This single achievement propelled Drake to 14 career number-one hits as a solo male artist, officially surpassing the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson, who held the record with 13 chart-toppers.

Jackson's iconic career saw hits like "Ben," "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Billie Jean," and "Thriller" reach the pinnacle. Drake's latest feat places him in an elite circle, now tied with Rihanna and Taylor Swift, who also boast 14 number-one singles. Only Mariah Carey, with 19, and The Beatles, with 20, have more overall chart-topping singles.

The dominance wasn't limited to singles. Drake's triple album drop made history on the Billboard 200 albums chart as well. *Iceman*, *Maid of Honour*, and *Habibti* debuted at numbers one, two, and three, respectively. This makes Drake the first artist in the chart's 70-year history to simultaneously occupy the top three album positions. The projects collectively garnered over 715,000 first-week units, with *Iceman* leading the pack at 463,000 equivalent album units, followed by *Habibti* with 114,000, and *Maid of Honour* with 110,000. This also marked his 15th career number-one album on the Billboard 200, allowing him to surpass Jay-Z for the most number-one albums among solo male and R&B/hip-hop artists, and tying him with Taylor Swift for the most among all solo artists. Only The Beatles have more, with 19 number-one albums.