In a historic achievement, Drake has tied the legendary Michael Jackson for the most Number One hits by a male solo artist on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The Canadian rapper's latest track, 'First Person Shooter' featuring J. Cole, debuted at the top spot, marking his 13th chart-topping song in the US.
The record, previously held solely by Michael Jackson since 1995, has now been equaled by Drake. In a surprising twist, the lyrics of 'First Person Shooter' hinted at this milestone, with Drake rapping, "I'm one away from Michael," while cleverly alluding to Jackson's iconic 'Beat It.'
This achievement places both Drake and Michael Jackson as the fourth male solo artists with the most Number One songs on the Hot 100. The Beatles lead the chart with 20 songs, followed by Mariah Carey with 19, and Rihanna with 14.
Drake's success extends beyond singles, as his eighth studio album, 'For All The Dogs,' also secured the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, making it his 13th Number One album. Impressively, the album earned a significant 402,000 equivalent units, with a predominant share attributed to streaming.
As Drake continues to make chart history, fans eagerly await to see if he can surpass the remaining giants on the list, namely Mariah Carey and The Beatles, in his quest for the ultimate Number One hits record.
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