Canadian rapper Drake has made history again by becoming the first artist worldwide to achieve an astounding 115 billion streams on Spotify, the leading music streaming platform globally. This monumental achievement solidifies Drake’s unparalleled dominance in the music industry.
The announcement quickly went viral on social media and was picked up by renowned international media outlets. RapTV, a top platform for Hip Hop updates, highlighted this milestone in its April 2025 Power Rankings.
Drake’s journey to astronomical fame started in 2009, and he officially entered the mainstream spotlight in 2010 with the release of his debut album Thank Me Later. His ability to reinvent himself and produce relatable music has made his albums legendary, earning him a massive global fanbase.
In March 2025, Drake had already blown past 110 billion streams just hours after releasing his highly anticipated collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR, titled $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. This album swiftly climbed to the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, selling an impressive 246,000 album units in just its first week.
Additional Spotify Milestones Set by Drake:
- Certified Lover Boy (2021): Achieved over 153 million streams on its release day, ranking as the fourth most-streamed album in a single day on Spotify history.
- Scorpion (2018): Amassed 132 million streams on its first day alone.
- For All the Dogs (2023): Garnered 108 million streams on its release day.
In addition, Drake became the first artist to surpass the 50 billion streams milestone. To celebrate this achievement, football club FC Barcelona sported a unique jersey featuring Drake’s OVO logo during the iconic El Clásico match.
Aside from his records, Drake remains a leading figure in Hip Hop, although he has faced formidable competition. His rivalry with Kendrick Lamar, another industry titan, even escalated to legal battles before resolving. However, Kendrick has his own impressive achievements on Spotify.
Kendrick Lamar’s Spotify Stats (As of May 20, 2025):
- Solo songs as the lead artist: 33,801,522,409 streams
- Collaborations as a featured artist: 13,661,130,216 streams
- Exclusive solo tracks: 20,006,693,387 streams
Kendrick Lamar’s Spotify repertoire includes 242 tracks, comprising 128 as the lead artist, 114 as a featured artist, and 79 solo tracks. While Drake holds the streaming crown, Kendrick’s achievements continue to stand out.
Drake’s groundbreaking achievement of reaching 115 billion Spotify streams marks a new era in the music industry, setting standards that will inspire generations of artists to come.