Drake has made history by reaching 100 billion streams on Spotify, setting a new record in the music industry
Drake, the celebrated Canadian rapper and singer, has made history once again in the music industry by becoming the first artist to surpass 100 billion streams on Spotify.
This milestone, announced on June 19, 2024, cements his status as a global music powerhouse, setting a benchmark that may be unmatched for years to come.
He has achieved an incredible milestone on Spotify, surpassing 100 billion streams. This highlights his immense popularity on the platform, where he has an astonishing 78 million monthly listeners. His success covers all his work, whether he’s the main artist or featured on a track.
Some of his most popular songs include One Dance with over 3.1 billion streams, God’s Plan with 2.5 billion streams, Passion Fruit with 1.6 billion streams, Work with 1.4 billion streams, and In My Feelings with 1.3 billion streams.
On average, each of his songs gets around 234 million streams, and each album receives about 5 billion streams, according to data from Chart Data.
His journey to this historic milestone was marked by significant moments in his career, including his recent releases and his highly publicized feud with fellow artist Kendrick Lamar.
The feud, which sparked much debate among fans, saw both artists exchanging diss tracks, further fueling their rivalry.
He’s known for pushing the limits of music creativity. His talent shines through in how he mixes hip hop, R&B, and pop, appealing to fans worldwide.
Collaborations like his hit One Dance with Wizkid from Nigeria have not only topped charts but also broadened the horizons of modern music.
Fans of Drake took to social media to celebrate his achievement, with many asserting his dominance in the hip hop genre and even suggesting that he had outperformed his rival, Kendrick Lamar, in this regard. The milestone also positions
Drake ahead of other major artists on Spotify, with Taylor Swift following closely behind with 84.4 billion streams.