Drake’s breaking Spotify records while the same bot stream allegations that haunted his rivals now circle back to him. Drake broke three Spotify records on May 15, but the numbers tell a story that’s way more complicated than just streaming dominance.

Lineup confirmed Fans were eagerly awaiting that coveted first listen, but the first song on the album, "Make Them Cry", simply didn't play. The streaming platforms seemed to quickly figure it out, as the songs became playable about 20 minutes after the scheduled release.

Drake's triple album drop was a win for fans. For Amazon Music, it was proof that hip-hop's streaming conversation has a third seat at the table.

Drake released "Iceman," his first album since the 2024 beef with Kendrick Lamar, and name-checked several famous sports stars.

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar are two of the biggest rappers in the current era, and the two are well known for their rivalry, particularly after the 2024 diss track fued between the two.

India, May 15 -- A sudden surge in global streaming activity disrupted two of the world's biggest music platforms, Spotify and Apple Music, as fans rushed to listen to Drake's surprise release of three albums.

The artist rapped about his father's illness on his new Iceman album, which released alongside two surprise LPs