LOS ANGELES—Drake shattered Michael Jackson’s long-standing Hot 100 record Tuesday. His new single, ‘Janice STFU,’ debuted at number one. This marks his 14th chart-topping hit. The Toronto rapper now holds the most number ones for a male solo artist. He surpassed the King of Pop. Drake also set a new record. He placed 42 songs on the Hot 100 simultaneously. This is an unprecedented chart domination. Many observers called the feat ‘unassailable.’ ‘Janice STFU’ is reportedly about an online troll. Drake’s previous record was 32 songs. He broke that in 2021. This latest chart success solidifies his position. Drake is a dominant force in music. His impact on the Hot 100 is undeniable.
Drake Thanks Janice For The Boost
Drake attributed his success to Janice. He stated this in a press release. ‘I want to thank Janice,’ he said. ‘She really pushed me.’ Janice Thompson, a freelance accountant, was confused. She had never heard of Drake. ‘I just want him to stop calling me,’ Thompson told reporters. She identified herself as a former intern at Cash Money Records. ‘He keeps asking if I finished the spreadsheets.’ Thompson denied any involvement. She stated she left the label years ago. This is Drake’s 14th number one. The previous record was held by Michael Jackson. He had 13 number ones. Jackson died in 2009.
Chart Domination Continues
Drake’s 42 songs on the Hot 100 is a staggering number. It represents 42% of the entire chart. This level of saturation is unprecedented. It raises questions about chart integrity. Some critics called it ‘chart pollution.’ However, fans celebrated the achievement. They flooded social media with congratulatory messages. The sheer volume of Drake’s presence is notable. It dwarfs all previous chart records. This is especially true for simultaneous entries. ‘It’s like the entire Hot 100 is just Drake,’ said one fan. Another added, ‘I love Janice.’
At press time, Janice filed a restraining order against Drake.
