Drake Crowned Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Artist

Drake Crowned Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Artist of 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, global music streaming data is pouring in and the results confirm one undeniable truth: Drake is 2025’s most-streamed artist on Apple Music. 

• Strong 2025 releases: Early in the year, Drake teamed up with PARTYNEXTDOOR for the collaborative album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, which cemented his relevance and captured massive listener attention.  
• Hit singles and continued popularity: Tracks like What Did I Miss? and Which One (with Central Cee) kept his stream counts high throughout the year even as fans anticipated a new album.  
• Legacy catalogue and evergreen appeal: A combination of new drops and deep catalogue streaming likely boosted total numbers. Several of his older hits remain perennially popular, contributing to the overall streaming volume. 

What This Means for Drake, Fans & Music Industry

For Drake

Being named the most-streamed artist of 2025 underscores just how dominant Drake remains even amid a shifting music landscape. With consistent output (albums, collabs, singles) and strong fan engagement, he’s maintained relevance across generations of listeners.

For Fans

For fans, this confirmation is more than a stat it’s a sign that Drake’s music continues to resonate broadly and deeply. Whether new songs or old favourites, the fact so many tuned in this year speaks to his cross-generational appeal.

For the Industry

Looking ahead, all eyes will be on Drake’s upcoming album (rumoured for release soon) and how he leverages this momentum. Can he keep the crown in 2026? Only time (and streams) will tell.

In a year packed with releases, collaborations, and fierce competition, Drake’s rise to the top of Apple Music’s 2025 charts proves one thing: he’s still one of the biggest, most influential artists in global music today. As fans continue to stream both classics and new tracks, his legacy keeps growing and 2025 will be remembered as another landmark year in his career.

Drake vs. The Competition: A Year of Dominance

2025 saw big releases from several top artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Ice Spice, Doja Cat, and Future. Yet Drake managed to out-stream them all on Apple Music.

While many factors contribute to his edge, one thing is clear: Drake’s music lives everywhere — TikTok, Instagram, clubs, TV, YouTube, playlists, and pop culture as a whole. The more people talk about him, the more streams roll in.

His rivalry-tainted year with Kendrick Lamar also played a role. The back-and-forth sparked renewed interest in Drake’s discography, with fans replaying older tracks to analyze lyrics, understand references, and revisit “classic Drake eras.”

What This Achievement Means for Drake

Being named Apple Music’s most-streamed artist of 2025 is more than another award — it’s a moment that reinforces Drake’s legacy. For over a decade, he has dominated the global music scene in a way few artists have ever achieved.

1. Reinforces His Status as a Global Icon

Drake’s win proves he is not slowing down and remains the “playlist king” and the most consistent hitmaker of his generation.

2. Strengthens His Cultural Impact

From slang to fashion, from memes to melodies, Drake’s influence reaches beyond music. His visibility across pop culture heavily feeds into his streaming success.

3. Signals Strong Momentum Heading Into 2026

Rumours suggest Drake is already working on a new solo album. This 2025 victory sets the perfect stage for whatever major release he’s planning next.