Drake has secured his spot in music history by hitting an unprecedented milestone on Spotify – 100 billion streams. With a massive monthly listener count of 78,140,542, Drake has solidified his dominance in the music industry. This milestone comes in the midst of a highly-publicized feud with Kendrick Lamar that has captivated fans and critics alike.
The ongoing beef with Lamar has fueled Drake’s creative output, resulting in a series of popular diss tracks like “Family Matters” and “The Heart Part 6”. Despite the controversy, Drake continues to thrive and innovate, recently collaborating with Sexyy Red on the hit single, “U My Everything”.
Drake’s record-breaking achievement was announced on social media platform Kurrco on X, igniting discussions among fans about his rivalry with Kendrick Lamar. Fans have been quick to praise Drake’s resilience and talent, with one fan noting, “Drake’s success on Spotify speaks volumes about his artistry and dedication. He’s a trailblazer in the music industry, setting new standards for excellence.”
The feud with Lamar escalated earlier this year when Kendrick took aim at Drake on Future and Metro Boomin’s track “Like That”. In response, Drake unleashed a series of diss tracks, including the chart-topping “Family Matters” which garnered a staggering 75 million streams. Despite Lamar’s retaliation with tracks like “Meet The Grahams” and “Not Like Us”, Drake’s streaming numbers remained unbeatable.
Hip Hop All Day and KWORB, the trusted sources for tracking streams and rankings, have verified Drake’s remarkable achievement. His closest competitor, Bad Bunny, trails behind with 78.5 billion streams across all genres. In the rap genre specifically, Drake has more than doubled the streams of iconic rapper Eminem, who boasts 46.8 billion streams.
In a bold move, Drake recently dropped the highly-anticipated diss track “Push Ups”, throwing shade at Kendrick Lamar once again. The provocative cover art features a size 7 shoe label, mocking Lamar with the line: “How the f*ck you big steppin‘ with a size-seven men’s?”. Drake’s fearless approach to music and unwavering dedication to his craft continue to set him apart from his competitors, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in hip hop music.