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Drake Breaks Spotify Daily Streaming Record in 2026 with Trio of New Albums

Drake has set a new Spotify record for the most-streamed artist in a single day in 2026. This achievement follows the release of his three new albums: "Iceman," "Habibti," and "Maid of Honour."

Variety Music·May 15, 2026·via Variety Music

Drake Breaks Spotify Daily Streaming Record in 2026 with Trio of New Albums

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May 15, 2026 4:44pm PT

Drake Becomes Most-Streamed Artist in a Single Day in 2026 on Spotify

By Steven J. Horowitz

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Drake is already making history following the release of his trio of albums — “Iceman,” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour” — as he’s smashed three Spotify records in under a day.

As of Friday afternoon, Drake became the most-streamed artist in a single day on Spotify in 2026, while “Iceman” became the most-streamed album in a single day this year. The record’s opening track “Make Them Cry” also secured its place as the most-streamed song in a single day in 2026.