“Forgot About Dre” becomes the latest hip-hop classic to join Spotify’s billion-stream club.

Has anyone really ever forgotten about Dre? Apparently not — and Spotify just confirmed it. Eminem and Dr. Dre’s classic anthem, “Forgot About Dre,” has officially surpassed one billion streams on the platform, a staggering feat for a song that predates the streaming era by a few years. Initially released in 1999 on Dre’s 2001 album, the track has remained culturally relevant, proving its impact hasn’t faded with time.

This milestone marks Eminem’s fourteenth song to reach the billion-stream club, cementing his legacy as one of hip-hop’s most enduring and replayable artists. For Dr. Dre, it joins the ranks of “The Next Episode” and “Still D.R.E.” — both also from 2001 — giving him an unshakable trifecta of billion-stream classics from one of rap’s most influential albums.

When you think about it, the success feels even more impressive considering 2001 dropped years before Spotify or Apple Music existed. If streaming had been around in the early 2000s, songs like “Forgot About Dre” would probably be sitting at 10 billion by now. It’s a testament to the track’s ageless production, unforgettable verses, and meme-worthy quotability that new generations still press play like it’s 1999 all over again.

In the end, “Forgot About Dre” isn’t just a nostalgic reminder of rap’s golden era — it’s proof that great music never truly fades. So, if you haven’t revisited the track in a while, now might be the perfect time to hit play, turn the volume up, and try your hardest to keep up with Eminem and Dre’s tricky verses.

Quincy

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