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Drake Fastest Rapper to 1 Billion Streams on Spotify … Over Kendrick Lamar

January 30, 2025
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In 2025, Drake is showing no signs of slowing down and is continuing to make waves in the music industry.

According to a recent post by Kurrco, Drake became the first rapper to hit one billion streams on Spotify, reaching the impressive milestone in just 27 days. Kendrick Lamar, who followed closely behind, achieved the same feat in 29 days. This accomplishment highlights Drake’s enduring dominance in the streaming era, even in the midst of controversies.

Clear as day. One Billion streams. Numbers don’t lie.

The past year for Drake included his highly successful It’s All A Blur tour, a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) related to Kendrick’s diss track Not Like Us, and ongoing support from his massive fanbase. Despite facing ridicule online and some negative press surrounding his legal actions, the numbers speak for themselves.

Drake’s legal issues stemmed from his accusations against UMG for allegedly spreading a “false and malicious” narrative about him through the promotion of Kendrick’s track. This led to further tension between the two artists and the industry, but it hasn’t hindered Drake’s popularity or streaming success.

However, some in the industry believe that the situation could change in the future. DJ Akademiks recently speculated during a livestream that UMG may seek to “humble” Drake when he releases his next album. “The industry is upset at Drake badly,” Akademiks claimed. “The word on the street is that when Drake drops next, they’re gonna humble him. I promise you. I’ve talked to them all. They say they’re gonna humble him
 And not humble him by doing anything crazy or weird. They’re gonna humble him because the things they claim they’ve done for him, they will never do. I don’t know what that means. That’s the promise I heard.”

While this theory adds an element of intrigue to Drake’s future in the music industry, for now, his streaming victory over Kendrick is a clear indication that he remains a major force in the game. The competition between these two iconic rappers continues to evolve, but one thing is certain—Drake isn’t backing down.

What ya’ll think? Does this feat prove Drake’s point or make things even more murkier?