Toronto’s own Drake added another feather to his cap this week as his single “Janice STFU” entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1, giving him the most chart‑toppers of any male solo act in history.. The achievement also coincides with a second straight week at the top of the Billboard 200, cementing a rare dual dominance across albums and singles.

“Janice STFU” pushes Drake past Michael Jackson’s Hot 100 record

According to Billboard , the new track marks Drake’s 12th number‑one single, overtaking Michael Jackson’s long‑standing tally of 11 . The milestone follows a striing of recent hits—including “Shabang” and “Ran 2 Atlanta”—that have kept the rapper in the public eye throughout the summer.

Jay‑Z’s album record eclipsed as Drake logs another Billboard 200 week

The latest Billboard 200 report shows Drake’s most recent album holding the No . 1 spot for a second consecutive week, allowing him to surpass Jay‑Z for the most No. 1 albums among male solo artists. This mirrors the artist’s earlier surge in 2015 when “One Dance” became his first solo chart‑topping single.

Critics split on “Slime You Out” chemistry despite chart win

While “Slime You Out” with SZA also reached No. 1, the collaboration drew sharp criticism for its repetitive melody and lyrical controversy, illustrating that commercial success does not always equate to artistic acclaim. As the source notes, reviewers called the track “a reminder that chart success does not always reflect artistic quality.”

Pandemic‑era viral hits versus lasting anthes

Drake’s 2020 TikTok‑friendly “Toosie Slide” and 2021’s “Way 2 Sexy” both topped the Hot 100 but were later dismissed as fleeting viral moments rather than enduring classics. In contrast, earlier collaborations such as “What’s Next” and “First Person Shooter” sparked genuine rap rivalries , notably intensifying his feud with Kendrick Lamar.

What still needs verification about Drake’s chart reign?

Unanswered points include whether Drake’s upcoming releases will sustain this momentum beyond the summer, and how streaming‑driven metrics will affect future Billboard calculations. The source does not provide insight into industry insiders’ expectations for his next album cycle, leaving fans and analysts to speculate.