I’m pretty sure some of my family members, who live in Pakistani villages, would, at the very least, know of Michael Jackson. They’d have no idea who Drake is though.
From 1982-1997 Michael Jackson was the most famous human on Earth. My parents don't listen to western music and could recognize MJ in all his colors. They don't know who Drake is.
Its not possible for someone to gain that type of fame anymore. Media is so fractured now people dont consume the same stuff. No one will be MJ or Beatles or Elvis famous for a long time to come
@@Aamogh-um6md agree, in 2010 I dont listen to him, of course I know 'baby', I was 6 at the time, looking back kinda crazy 6 year old boy from 3rd world country far from america know about him
michael jackson's music videos used to be television events. he used to garner millions of eyeballs just watch his latest music video. drake is nowhere near that level of popularity or importance
@@sankdom4598 it's not close. American rappers have limited appeal outside the Anglosphere. Even today in Latin countries like Brazil people don't know drake but they know Micheal Jackson.
@@sankdom4598 you miss the point, drake is massive but only im the US, canada bd a bit of UK, michael is known and beloved everywhere and by everyone, in the US, india, brasil, poland, iraq or even isolated african or nepali tribes
Let me try and explain it to you youngsters. I grew up in the 90s. MJ started as a child star and then went solo and became even more famous. That happened mostly in the 70s and 80s when I was born. In the 90s he already achieved a legendary status. Everyone knew about him. My immigrant parents even knew about him. His moonwalk, his style, his adlibs were already super iconic. My friends, cousins, kids from the neighborhood were all moonwalking. He could literally visit any country in the wold and he'd get mobbed by thousands upon thousands of people. Whenever he dropped a new single or album, everyone would know and it would be an event. His music videos were like movies and always on MTV. He achieved an insane level of fame without the internet. This meant people had to actually leave their homes to buy his albums. His Thriller album became the most sold album ever. He was just as well known as the President of the US, as Diana and Nelson Mandela. Next to all this fame. He was also an innovative entertainer. He made modern day type concerts popular and a thing. He was the one putting up insanely big shows that everyone nowadays tries to mimmick. Next to being an amazing entertainer and amazing dancer. He was also an insanely great singer. Just scroll through his discography and witness all the hits he made. He's also inspired this entire generation. Without MJ there's no Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Ne-Yo, Usher, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé etc. He's so popular that he still has 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify and he's been dead for 15 years. To put that in perspective, Drake has 80 million monthly listeners and he's at the height of his career. MJ was really on a whole other level. He created that level.
Michael Jackson was hosted by royal families and presidents. In Europe entire cities were paralysed when he visited (I wasn't even alive back then but I saw reportages from the 90's). Contemporary celebrity-artists are too attainable for people to glorify them so much. edit: I'm not a part of Michael Jackson ride or die fanclub. My observations aren't written from a fan perspective. Even pre-social media era he [Jackson] understood that to be worshipped by the masses, he couldn't walk along them. He decided not to give interviews in order to remain as mysterious as possible to stimulate public's imagination. I don't know Drake a lot but I have an idea. He'll never reach Michael Jackson level despite similarities. I don't believe Drake's art has such a dramatic impact on a crazy diverse group of people of all ages. It isn't so universal as Jackson's who was an icon among Cambodians, Slovakian housewives and Soviet Union soldiers. Anyway, I believe it all comes back to access. I don't know who can glorify Drake to the extent of Michael Jackson in the 90's, after reading his messages to Fantano. It's too human. Constantly beefing within celeb community, who slept with whom, looking for validation through the displays of wealth. It's dirty, it's desperate, it's common. Indeed, celebrities became commoners. Music business has changed due to internet and money aren't being made on records so artists became reality show celebrities. It seems they need fans more than fans need them. They compete for attention by delivering constant glimpses into their personal lifes. Internet is oversaturated. Instead of being starved for any information on their favourite musician, people see celebrities few times a day, hoping to get new music within next 5 years. More important that strong parasocial relationship denies any possibility of celebrities being perceived by the public as titans. For people they are messy friends who happen to make music they like and have money to show off.
I think one thing stopping artists from gaining that level of monolithic mystique is the fact that to get your music out you have to be very active on social media to begin with.
I’m from India my parents don’t listen English songs but they know Michael and they were his fan for his dance moves Till date when i play Michael’s song on my speaker they listen
Wasn't like the entire top 10 on Billboard hot 100 JUST Drake songs for a while in 2021 or 2022? No other artist can do that so it says SOMETHING at least.
@@LeonLindProductions Views sold 1M copies first week. This was around the time he had just got an Apple Music deal too. Plus Views was his most anticipated album for like 3 years
@@luny2nez281 Yeah but the album with the pregnant emojis is the one that had the record for most songs in the top 10 on Billboard hot 100 at the same time, I think.
@@LeonLindProductionsAs an Italian I can say that in Europe Drake was waay bigger in 2016. Like you could hear his hits from the album Views on the radio literally every day. Now is rare to hear a Drake song on the radio here, last one that really went big was God's Plan i think.
People don’t realize just how big Mike was at his peak, he could literally shut down an entire city when he showed up, sometimes an an entire country like when he did his tour of Africa. His reach and popularity were unmatched. The only artist to ever come close to that was the Beatles during beatlemania
When Micheal Jackson died, my mom was told by a random person in walmart and then they hugged. When Drake dies, it will shake the Internet, yes, but will people stop random people in walmart? I don't think so.
That line where Homelander is like “you go to a third world country and show them a picture of me and they’ll say “Homelander,” in perfect English” is Michael Jackson lol
I disagree entirely on the idea of a celebrity never being as big, I think the opportunity is open as much as it's ever been. Especially with the internet allowing for such para-social relationships with celebrities.
@@theketaminekid1241 I get this. Certainly Taylor Swift and Beyonce are HUUGE and have legions of fans. I just think the internet age makes album releases less eventful as they use to be, and the longevity of an artist is shorter do to a contant rotation of new artists. But, it COULD happen. Anything is possible. Also, I think we're more prone to hate and dislike celebrity today.
For people who don’t understand how popular Michael was. Imagine every popular singer from EVERY country on the planet. Michael was equally or more famous than them in their own countries. He could travel to the most remote country and people would recognise him
I could be wrong, but I feel that because music output has grown significantly since the internet, it’s harder for artists to make a universal impact. So because there were less artists back in the day, when someone DID standout, it was a BIG DEAL (Elvis, Beatles, MJ, etc.)
in my country, everyone knows who Michael is, in fact, when they hear the name “Michael” no matter who, they would say Michael Jackson? on the other hand, no body knows Drake except for those who likes Hip Hop, Rap
Lol that's the perfect way to put it to really hammer home the point. I'm even questioning if MJ is still more famous and has more popular music even among people who weren't even around for his peak of popularity.
im not from that time, but i think a good example of this is the video of him just standing there and people are just fucking dying because of his mere presence
The first kid didn’t even accuse MJ, the kids dad accused him for doing it but he just wanted money. I’m the end, when MJ died , the kids dad also killer himself bc his kid hated him for destroying his family for money.
Total BS. The 1st kid lied. The 2nd kid lied. And the 2 guys 10 years after his death are liars. Stop quoting people who don't know sh-t. Rock is a massive Prince fan to the point he's corrupted by his mania.
They would advertise that a new MJ video was dropping and air it on prime time tv and it would be the most watched thing on TV that night, you think Disney World is going to make a whole ass ride dedicated to Drake?
In the list of top 5 most famous people of all time there are Jesus, Muhammad, Hitler, Einstein and MJ. Take a minute to process that, MJ is so fucking iconic that he's the only celebrity on the same level of fame as literal prophets, world's most infamous villain and basically the first man you think of when you say intelligence. Drake on the other hand half of my friends don't even know who he is and keep in mind, my friends and I are teens so we should be the primary audience for this shit
Let me put it like this: my grandma grew up in the 50’s and can name 10 Michael Jackson songs off the top of her head. My dad grew up in the 80’s and couldn’t name a Drake song to save his life.
All that came to mind for Sarah was Sarah Lynn and i wanted them to say it forgetting that it was an actress in Bojack Horseman not an actual actress in real life.
Even my parents who barely understand English or even listen to music still know of Michael Jackson, that was his level of popularity. Drake is nowhere close to that level
Back in the 80s and 90s there wasn't competition when you are the biggest you will remain there but now at days we have "algorithm" wich means that some random guy can become the biggest in the world quickly
True, I was born in 05; and even if I'm a MJ fan and know this, its still impressive for me his level of fame(I don't know how to explaining, I try to imagine his level of fame in that era and my brain can't get how big his popularity was)
Even with SOCIAL MEDIA, he is not bigger than MJ. MJ probably won’t be dethroned mainly because there isn’t one artist that could shine above the rest in this day and age
Arguably out of all the musicians to date. Beyoncé is the only person currently making music close to what MJ had. People would say Swift but Beyoncé is a bigger personality and influence on culture as a whole. Her music is more conceptual. She can actually dance. Has also been with the upper echelons of society, Obama inauguration. Her husband is a mogul. Not even a Bey Stan, just stating my observation.
+ Michael's fame was before the internet ! which makes it more impressive ! no Spotify no streaming no RUclips and yet mega fame around the globe including remotes villages in the middle of nowhere in Asia / Africa / South America .... nowadays they hav all the help of the internet and yet the can't do it
Michael Jackson also had a career that spanned 50 years, Drake's career is only really about 10 years old if we're just going off his music, a little longer if we include his child actor career. Drake himself would NEVER claim to be bigger than Michael unless he really was just that dumb.
In terms of pure numbers, Drake is probably technically bigger. But proportionally, like adjusted for the change in population size relative to how many people actually know or like him, obviously he’s not bigger than Michael at his peak.
MJ did it first, Michael Jackson mania swept the world like no other celebrity did. The Beatles come pretty close to MJ's level. Drake definitely can't match what MJ did, but he did do well in 2021. Not hating on Drake, he's very good, but not MJ good.
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Michael could go to a random Cambodian village and be recognized
True, the only one who doesnt know who he is is homer simpson
I’m pretty sure some of my family members, who live in Pakistani villages, would, at the very least, know of Michael Jackson. They’d have no idea who Drake is though.
@@Paqcar exactly. I have family living in a fairly detached swedish village and they're the same
@@bishopharris1265 in Somalia no chance
There were legit people that I knew in college that ain’t know who Drake was
Michael flicked his wrist and 6000 people fainted.
From 1982-1997 Michael Jackson was the most famous human on Earth. My parents don't listen to western music and could recognize MJ in all his colors. They don't know who Drake is.
*1969-2009 (For Eternity!)
@@Milkers777 1968*
all his colors 💀
@@randomgd8732 Michael did look Latino for a while.
1968-2009. It never stopped.
Villages in Pakistan knew about micheal Jackson and his songs AND ESPECIALLY HIS MOVES DESPITE NO SOCIAL MEDIA IN THAT TIME. there are genuine levels
Its not possible for someone to gain that type of fame anymore. Media is so fractured now people dont consume the same stuff. No one will be MJ or Beatles or Elvis famous for a long time to come
You literally just restated what the video said🤣🤣💀
@@DonovanGG__he didnt
Taylor Swift is putting in a good effort, but she she isn’t close.
@@Aamogh-um6md agree, in 2010 I dont listen to him, of course I know 'baby', I was 6 at the time, looking back kinda crazy 6 year old boy from 3rd world country far from america know about him
@@jbcashe needs 50 more eras tours and 50 more folklores
If Drake really was bigger than Michael it would be very obvious. This question would never have been asked if it was in Drake's favor.
exactly lol. drake doesnt have every demographic. michael did/does
Drake is pretty famous in the States. That's about it.
Michael Jackson is arguably the most famous Celebrity ever, Drake aint even more famous globally than his Ex (Rihanna)
Yeah and people know him for being a pedophile that's a great way to be famous
Nah drake deff more famous than rihanna fym 💀
@@Jaym1223 Globally? No
I think Queen Elizabeth was equally if not more famous, but still its a battle of the goats
@@wojteksocha2002 fr that queen Elizabeth LP was hitting worldwide
Drake is definitely bigger - 2-3" and about 40 pounds
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Not after the bbl@@TheCockroach-rw6xy
michael jackson's music videos used to be television events. he used to garner millions of eyeballs just watch his latest music video. drake is nowhere near that level of popularity or importance
I would dissagree
Yes Michael is more popular but it’s not by a long shot
Drake is MASSIVE too
It’s close but Michael takes the cake
@@sankdom4598 it's not close. American rappers have limited appeal outside the Anglosphere. Even today in Latin countries like Brazil people don't know drake but they know Micheal Jackson.
@@sankdom4598 Its hard to even compare the two especially with the internet, I dont think drake would have stayed relevant like michael did without it
@@taiao7700 Yeah but if the internet was around today would micheal be able to keep up?
@@sankdom4598 you miss the point, drake is massive but only im the US, canada bd a bit of UK, michael is known and beloved everywhere and by everyone, in the US, india, brasil, poland, iraq or even isolated african or nepali tribes
Let me try and explain it to you youngsters.
I grew up in the 90s. MJ started as a child star and then went solo and became even more famous. That happened mostly in the 70s and 80s when I was born. In the 90s he already achieved a legendary status. Everyone knew about him. My immigrant parents even knew about him. His moonwalk, his style, his adlibs were already super iconic. My friends, cousins, kids from the neighborhood were all moonwalking.
He could literally visit any country in the wold and he'd get mobbed by thousands upon thousands of people.
Whenever he dropped a new single or album, everyone would know and it would be an event. His music videos were like movies and always on MTV.
He achieved an insane level of fame without the internet. This meant people had to actually leave their homes to buy his albums. His Thriller album became the most sold album ever.
He was just as well known as the President of the US, as Diana and Nelson Mandela.
Next to all this fame. He was also an innovative entertainer. He made modern day type concerts popular and a thing. He was the one putting up insanely big shows that everyone nowadays tries to mimmick. Next to being an amazing entertainer and amazing dancer. He was also an insanely great singer.
Just scroll through his discography and witness all the hits he made.
He's also inspired this entire generation. Without MJ there's no Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Ne-Yo, Usher, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé etc.
He's so popular that he still has 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify and he's been dead for 15 years. To put that in perspective, Drake has 80 million monthly listeners and he's at the height of his career.
MJ was really on a whole other level. He created that level.
Well put!!
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Great explanation!
Mj was so big that my racist mom cried when he died
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Lmao😂😂
it's cause he became white, if he was still black she wouldn't have cried
Michael Jackson was hosted by royal families and presidents. In Europe entire cities were paralysed when he visited (I wasn't even alive back then but I saw reportages from the 90's). Contemporary celebrity-artists are too attainable for people to glorify them so much.
edit: I'm not a part of Michael Jackson ride or die fanclub. My observations aren't written from a fan perspective. Even pre-social media era he [Jackson] understood that to be worshipped by the masses, he couldn't walk along them. He decided not to give interviews in order to remain as mysterious as possible to stimulate public's imagination. I don't know Drake a lot but I have an idea. He'll never reach Michael Jackson level despite similarities.
I don't believe Drake's art has such a dramatic impact on a crazy diverse group of people of all ages. It isn't so universal as Jackson's who was an icon among Cambodians, Slovakian housewives and Soviet Union soldiers. Anyway, I believe it all comes back to access.
I don't know who can glorify Drake to the extent of Michael Jackson in the 90's, after reading his messages to Fantano. It's too human. Constantly beefing within celeb community, who slept with whom, looking for validation through the displays of wealth. It's dirty, it's desperate, it's common. Indeed, celebrities became commoners.
Music business has changed due to internet and money aren't being made on records so artists became reality show celebrities. It seems they need fans more than fans need them. They compete for attention by delivering constant glimpses into their personal lifes. Internet is oversaturated. Instead of being starved for any information on their favourite musician, people see celebrities few times a day, hoping to get new music within next 5 years. More important that strong parasocial relationship denies any possibility of celebrities being perceived by the public as titans. For people they are messy friends who happen to make music they like and have money to show off.
That last point! Yes!
@@duane_313Thank you for your comment. It brought me back and I corrected my mistakes 🦔
I don’t see Drake feature in a Devil May Cry video game as an Easter Egg so NO
I think one thing stopping artists from gaining that level of monolithic mystique is the fact that to get your music out you have to be very active on social media to begin with.
Amen 🙏🏻
I’m from India my parents don’t listen English songs but they know Michael and they were his fan for his dance moves Till date when i play Michael’s song on my speaker they listen
People used to damn near faint seeing MJ. This is not even a debate, it’s just laughable.
Drake in 2021 isn't even as big as he was in 2016
Facts
Wasn't like the entire top 10 on Billboard hot 100 JUST Drake songs for a while in 2021 or 2022? No other artist can do that so it says SOMETHING at least.
@@LeonLindProductions Views sold 1M copies first week. This was around the time he had just got an Apple Music deal too. Plus Views was his most anticipated album for like 3 years
@@luny2nez281 Yeah but the album with the pregnant emojis is the one that had the record for most songs in the top 10 on Billboard hot 100 at the same time, I think.
@@LeonLindProductionsAs an Italian I can say that in Europe Drake was waay bigger in 2016. Like you could hear his hits from the album Views on the radio literally every day. Now is rare to hear a Drake song on the radio here, last one that really went big was God's Plan i think.
People don’t realize just how big Mike was at his peak, he could literally shut down an entire city when he showed up, sometimes an an entire country like when he did his tour of Africa. His reach and popularity were unmatched. The only artist to ever come close to that was the Beatles during beatlemania
2021 wasn’t even close to Drakes biggest year. His peak was arguably somewhere in between 2009 and 2016
That's definitely when he was the best. But his peak was 2018, that was the year of Drake. God's Plan, In My Feelings, Nice For What, Sicko Mode, etc
2018 100%
It was 2016, i never knew of drake before 2015-16 he was pretty irrelevant outside of america
When Micheal Jackson died, my mom was told by a random person in walmart and then they hugged. When Drake dies, it will shake the Internet, yes, but will people stop random people in walmart? I don't think so.
People would sell their mother just to glance at MJ.
Do not ever disrespect my goat
That line where Homelander is like “you go to a third world country and show them a picture of me and they’ll say “Homelander,” in perfect English” is Michael Jackson lol
Probably only The Beatles and maybe Elvis could fuck with peak MJ.
Our culture has changed. We won't get "celebrity" like that ever again.
Those 3 names right there. Never fuck with those 3.
I disagree entirely on the idea of a celebrity never being as big, I think the opportunity is open as much as it's ever been. Especially with the internet allowing for such para-social relationships with celebrities.
@@theketaminekid1241 I get this. Certainly Taylor Swift and Beyonce are HUUGE and have legions of fans. I just think the internet age makes album releases less eventful as they use to be, and the longevity of an artist is shorter do to a contant rotation of new artists.
But, it COULD happen. Anything is possible.
Also, I think we're more prone to hate and dislike celebrity today.
cr7 and messi???
@@rhoclouds Haha. I meant in music, but sure.
Micheal Jackson had grown men passing out from his mere presence.
Michael could shut down the world by walking down the street. Drake could never
People were passing out from the sight of him regularly at shows lol
Idk if the music industry can make artists as big as they used to.
For people who don’t understand how popular Michael was. Imagine every popular singer from EVERY country on the planet. Michael was equally or more famous than them in their own countries. He could travel to the most remote country and people would recognise him
I could be wrong, but I feel that because music output has grown significantly since the internet, it’s harder for artists to make a universal impact. So because there were less artists back in the day, when someone DID standout, it was a BIG DEAL (Elvis, Beatles, MJ, etc.)
in my country, everyone knows who Michael is, in fact, when they hear the name “Michael” no matter who, they would say Michael Jackson?
on the other hand, no body knows Drake except for those who likes Hip Hop, Rap
A better question is if Michael Jackson is still bigger or big as drake right now.
Lol that's the perfect way to put it to really hammer home the point. I'm even questioning if MJ is still more famous and has more popular music even among people who weren't even around for his peak of popularity.
DUDE NO QUESTION!🌟(Drake is past his prime and even till this day MJ is doing numbers Drake wish he could lol or any artist for that matter)
Yes! My parents are from Pakistan and they told me when thriller came out it was massive in Pakistan
The shade at the end.
My girl is from Hong Kong. She had no idea who drake was when I mentioned him.
😅
Though she always asks me to put some Snoop or Dre on.
It's not even a question Michael Jackson > Drake
And this is BEFORE SOCIAL MEDIA. Like he was known that much that you cannot even imagine today
A better comparison would be Taylor Swift in 2023, but even then Michael was still about 5x bigger of a phenom.
michael jackson was like jesus during his bad era tour
im not from that time, but i think a good example of this is the video of him just standing there and people are just fucking dying because of his mere presence
"We love[d] Michael Jackson so much, we let the first kid slide." - Chris Rock
The first kid didn’t even accuse MJ, the kids dad accused him for doing it but he just wanted money. I’m the end, when MJ died , the kids dad also killer himself bc his kid hated him for destroying his family for money.
"Slapped in the face like a girl in front of the entire world." -Chris Rock
Total BS. The 1st kid lied. The 2nd kid lied. And the 2 guys 10 years after his death are liars. Stop quoting people who don't know sh-t. Rock is a massive Prince fan to the point he's corrupted by his mania.
Nahh, it’s all been debunked. They lied.
@@richardkovacs2006 Regardless of the lies, having random kids over to your house and sleeping in the same bed as them is creepy and weird
They would advertise that a new MJ video was dropping and air it on prime time tv and it would be the most watched thing on TV that night, you think Disney World is going to make a whole ass ride dedicated to Drake?
Once drake writes the theme for Free Willy 2 we can revisit this.
You could to a village in the middle of nowhere in Africa and they would know who MJ was
Michael Jackson and his songs are known by everyone, regardless of age. Drake isn't. None of my older family members have ever heard a Drake song
Let em know 💯
Michael Jackson had his look changed 100 times, and was still one of if not the most recognisable person of his time
Michael made two albums in the 80s and was still the best selling artist that decade
In the list of top 5 most famous people of all time there are Jesus, Muhammad, Hitler, Einstein and MJ. Take a minute to process that, MJ is so fucking iconic that he's the only celebrity on the same level of fame as literal prophets, world's most infamous villain and basically the first man you think of when you say intelligence.
Drake on the other hand half of my friends don't even know who he is and keep in mind, my friends and I are teens so we should be the primary audience for this shit
Let me put it like this: my grandma grew up in the 50’s and can name 10 Michael Jackson songs off the top of her head. My dad grew up in the 80’s and couldn’t name a Drake song to save his life.
What's a Drake?
He's that guy from that hit Nickelodeon show, Drake and Josh.
@@LikeSenpai1776 woah take it easy man
It’s a male duck
Lesbian
a child groomer
Peak ANYONE will not come close. Closest are likely Eminem and Elvis, but even he didn't perform outside of the U.S..
this is so true, i remember my mom balled her eyes out when michael jackson died- she was born and raised in mongolia 😅
Drakes real peak was from 2013-2018 in terms of hits and popularity and thats still not close Michael’s run.
Lmao what a preposterous tweet. I think a LOT of people don't even know a Drake song, except maybe Hotline Bling.
Ok bro, relax there's plenty of people who know multiple Drake songs
@@Python-xs2iv I think many people know at least a few songs but Drake but I guess less people would know or even care that they are songs by Drake
@@moonknight_99 I guess that's a possibility
All that came to mind for Sarah was Sarah Lynn and i wanted them to say it forgetting that it was an actress in Bojack Horseman not an actual actress in real life.
Michael was massive BEFORE the internet, imagine how massive he would be if he was at his peak now
It's relieving to see Fantano respects Michael Jackson, which I didn't expect.
Whoever not into western music doesn't know DRAKE at all in india here.
NO GOD, PLEASE NO (Scott, Michael)
Drake will never be in a Yakuza game
Even my parents who barely understand English or even listen to music still know of Michael Jackson, that was his level of popularity. Drake is nowhere close to that level
Why is this even a debate😂. Literally everyone I know knows Michael Jackson
Back in the 80s and 90s there wasn't competition when you are the biggest you will remain there but now at days we have "algorithm" wich means that some random guy can become the biggest in the world quickly
True, I was born in 05; and even if I'm a MJ fan and know this, its still impressive for me his level of fame(I don't know how to explaining, I try to imagine his level of fame in that era and my brain can't get how big his popularity was)
Even with SOCIAL MEDIA, he is not bigger than MJ. MJ probably won’t be dethroned mainly because there isn’t one artist that could shine above the rest in this day and age
Arguably out of all the musicians to date. Beyoncé is the only person currently making music close to what MJ had.
People would say Swift but Beyoncé is a bigger personality and influence on culture as a whole. Her music is more conceptual. She can actually dance. Has also been with the upper echelons of society, Obama inauguration. Her husband is a mogul.
Not even a Bey Stan, just stating my observation.
Michael Jackson achieved all that he achieved without a shred of social media.
+ Michael's fame was before the internet ! which makes it more impressive ! no Spotify no streaming no RUclips and yet mega fame around the globe including remotes villages in the middle of nowhere in Asia / Africa / South America .... nowadays they hav all the help of the internet and yet the can't do it
The only people who care about Drake are Drake fans
Peak Eminem was closer to MJ's fame than Drake ever was. (Btw - Em still not nearly in same global scale)
Why you say beat off like that bro 😂
Drakes peak isn’t bigger than Ems peak let alone Michael Jackson
Last line is what I came to hear.
You know someone's famous when your older family knows who the artist is. My aunties and family know MJ and Rihanna but never heard of Drake...
Everyone I’ve ever talked to on this big blue earth knows who Michael Jackson is. I can’t say the same about Drake.
Shit Is Apples to Oranges!
Michael got more than 50 years of talent under his belt.
That’s 5 decades of shoes for Drake to fill. 🤣
If I remember correctly back in like 1991 micheal was crowned a king in a African kingdom
only drakes I know are in my pocket
I'm filthy rich, but this is blood money
@@vallytine i got big dawg status in my elsweyr palace
I wasn’t alive back then and even I know that’s cap. Drake took over the youth. MJ took over the whole world.
Michael Jackson also had a career that spanned 50 years, Drake's career is only really about 10 years old if we're just going off his music, a little longer if we include his child actor career. Drake himself would NEVER claim to be bigger than Michael unless he really was just that dumb.
You should also consider that michael being a creep played a big role. If it wasnt for that i cant imagine how much bigger he would be
MJ did it without any social media outside of TV
In terms of pure numbers, Drake is probably technically bigger. But proportionally, like adjusted for the change in population size relative to how many people actually know or like him, obviously he’s not bigger than Michael at his peak.
MJ did it first, Michael Jackson mania swept the world like no other celebrity did.
The Beatles come pretty close to MJ's level. Drake definitely can't match what MJ did, but he did do well in 2021.
Not hating on Drake, he's very good, but not MJ good.
Drake is a marketer, not a rapper. His albums are an extension of his marketing schemes, not an expression of his artistic talent.
But also the talent 🤣
MJ is both famous and infamous. Drake will never reach the levels of either of those.
Michael cannot do any wrong is a slight cap bc the media are always trying to tear him down!
People who weren’t old enough to experience the Thriller era just have no clue. 🤦🏽♂️
I'm 32 and could not name 2 Drake songs if a gun was put to my head.
Can confirm. Also 32 and can't name a drake song
He has to pass Taylor swift I think
I can only name 2 drake songs. He is not nearly as much as a household figure as MJ
“Beat off” - susthony sustano
Damn, he gets noided then beats to the beats
My great grand parents knew who MJ was. My 15 year old sister didn't even know Drake until a year ago.
Big W for my teacher mr melon
Citizen of the world here. I don’t know the name of ANY drake song.
"Michael could not do ANY wrong" someone should've told the DA that
it dont matter. prince outlived mike jack
One is the King of Pop, the other is Drake
Let that man rest
Drake is a star, but Michael is a Superstar
Michael is way bigger and he did it without social media
100% agree