The Boy Makes History: Drake Surpasses Michael Jackson for Most No. 1 Singles by a Male Solo Artist
Drake has surpassed Michael Jackson to become the male solo artist with the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. His latest single, 'ICEMAN,' debuted at the top of the charts, marking his 15th No. 1 hit. This achievement solidifies Drake's dominance in the modern music landscape, as he continues to break records and celebrate his success.
- ▪Drake has officially broken Michael Jackson's record for the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 by a male solo artist.
- ▪His new single, 'ICEMAN,' debuted at No. 1, marking his 15th No. 1 single.
- ▪Drake's achievement pushes Michael Jackson's total of 13 No. 1 hits to second place among male soloists.
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Music 28 Mins ago 6 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Drake has officially broken Michael Jackson’s record for the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 by a male solo artist The historic milestone was achieved as his brand-new single, “ICEMAN,” debuted at the very top of the charts The achievement marks Drake’s 15th No. 1 single, officially pushing him past Jackson’s legendary total of 13 Drake just iced out the history books. After officially tying Michael Jackson’s long-standing Billboard Hot 100 record late last year, the Toronto superstar has finally claimed the throne all for himself. With the explosive debut of his latest album ICEMAN, Drake has officially secured his 15th No.
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