Drake Says He Made Janice STFU in Three Days
The rapper revealed during a livestream that the song was recorded and filmed shortly before his ICEMAN album release.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap
Drake disclosed that he made "Janice STFU" three days before ICEMAN came out, shooting its video the same day. The song became his 14th Billboard number one, breaking Michael Jackson's record for most number one songs by a solo male artist.
Why it matters
The timing shows how quickly a major release can be produced and rolled out in the streaming era. It also places the track in a record-setting chart run that has drawn attention across the music industry.
"Janice STFU" is Drake's 14th Billboard number one, which broke Michael Jackson's record for most number one songs by a solo male artist. The figure comes from Drake's own account, and the chart count does not address the separate lawsuit over the song.
The players
Drake
Drake is a Toronto-born rapper and singer, among the best-selling and most streamed artists of his generation, known for his long run of chart-topping records.
Aviel Calev Hirschfield
Aviel Calev Hirschfield is a songwriter who filed and then retracted a lawsuit claiming Drake stole lyrics and a chorus melody from a demo for "Janice STFU."
The details
Drake said he made "Janice STFU" and shot its video on the same day, three days before ICEMAN was released. He revealed the timing during a gambling livestream on Trainwreckstv, where he also said he will probably never perform "Take Care" again, his collaboration with Rihanna.
Timeline
Three days before ICEMAN's release, Drake made "Janice STFU" and shot its video.
Not even two weeks after filing, songwriter Aviel Calev Hirschfield retracted his lawsuit over the song.
Industry Dynamics
The 14th number one song places Drake past Michael Jackson's record for most Billboard number ones by a solo male artist, a benchmark that had stood as a reference point in chart history. The achievement shows how streaming-era hit production continues to add to long-running chart tallies.
Listeners can stream "Janice STFU" on platforms carrying ICEMAN, and the track's chart run shows its wide availability. The song's presence on the charts means it is easy to find in standard music apps.
The takeaway
Fast production cycles and the ability to release a record-setting track quickly are shaping how major albums roll out. Listeners tracking an artist's catalog can follow chart updates for proof of how a single song performs after release.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by HotNewHipHop.
