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.

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

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.

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