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Drake Tops 140 Billion Spotify Streams as First Artist to Reach the Mark

The milestone highlights how his 2026 triple-release strategy together with a deep back catalog keeps his music at massive global scale.

Overview

  • Drake, which crossed the threshold Sunday, became the first artist on Spotify to surpass 140 billion cumulative streams according to third‑party aggregator Kworb.
  • Kworb’s data also showed Drake near the top of daily streaming with roughly 57–58 million plays per day, but those totals are not official Spotify numbers and may differ from platform reports.
  • Three 2026 releases—ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR—are cited by multiple outlets as the main recent drivers that added fresh tracks and boosted his 2026 stream totals.
  • Claims about ICEMAN’s RIAA ‘two‑time Platinum’ eligibility and fan readings of social teases (a ‘FEAR OF MISSING OUT’ CD image and an Iron Man–suit sighting) are reported from social sources and remain unconfirmed by the RIAA or Drake’s team.
  • The milestone underscores Drake’s sustained replay value and playlist reach, which widens the gap with other top artists and could shape year‑end streaming tallies while observers wait for official Spotify and RIAA confirmations.