Drake has officially made streaming history once again.

Drake just added another jaw-dropping achievement to his already stacked résumé. In 2025, the Toronto superstar became the first rapper in history to earn over 18 billion streams on Spotify within one year, further cementing his place at the very top of the streaming era.

What makes this milestone even more impressive is that Drake now holds the four biggest streaming years ever recorded by a rapper. In a year filled with controversy, lawsuits, constant discourse, and heavy scrutiny, the numbers tell a different story — fans are still listening, and in massive volumes.

This year alone, Drake stayed everywhere without following a traditional rollout playbook. From the viral success of “NOKIA,” which became the first rap song of 2025 to surpass 500 million Spotify streams, to his experimental ICEMAN livestream rollout, Drake leaned into new ways of engaging fans while keeping his music in constant rotation. Add in being named Apple Music’s most-streamed artist worldwide of 2025, and it’s clear his dominance stretches far beyond just one platform.

Another key factor behind these numbers is Drake’s catalog. This isn’t just about new releases — listeners continue to revisit classics, collaborations, and deep cuts that span more than a decade. That level of longevity is something only a handful of artists ever achieve.

At this point, Drake isn’t just competing with his peers — he’s competing with himself. Whether you love him or hate him, one thing remains undeniable: nobody streams like Drake.

Ileyah

Ileyah is a mom, a writer and a musician. She loves late nights and gluten free snacks.