In a historic achievement, Drake has officially become the first artiste to surpass 100 billion streams on Spotify. This incredible achievement shows the heights of Drake’s influence in the music industry.
This notable accomplishment was reached on Tuesday, June 18, just two months after reports indicated he was approaching the milestone with 97 billion streams. The news was first announced by Chart Data and later confirmed by KWORB, a platform known for its detailed tracking of music streams and rankings across various services.
Taylor Swift holds the second position with 84.4 billion streams, but Drake’s lead is remarkable, further proving why he is fondly referred to as the “king of streaming.”
The Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud
Beyond this historic achievement, Drake has recently been in the spotlight for other reasons. He was recently involved in a brawl with Kendrick Lamar that will go down as one of the most heated hip-hop feuds. Evidently, the rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been simmering for years, but it escalated significantly in March 2024. The two rappers dropped several diss tracks aimed at each other for weeks on end.
Lamar released Euphoria and 6:16 in LA, targeting Drake. Following this, Drake fired back with Family Matters, accusing Lamar of domestic abuse and questioning paternity. Kendrick then hit back with Meet the Grahams, alleging Drake is involved in sex trafficking and has a secret child. The feud got even more heated with accusations and fingers pointing at each other.
Despite this, Drake’s dominance in the music industry remains unchallenged. His 100 billion Spotify streams are a reflection of his consistency and immense popularity around the world. Here are some of Drake’s other notable achievements:
Drake ties with Michael Jackson for the most No. 1 songs among solo male artistes, with 13 chart-topper songs. Only The Beatles, Mariah Carey, and Rihanna have more. Additionally, his career features 327 songs that have charted on the Hot 100, the most of all time.
