Drake has smashed numerous records in 2016 alone, becoming Spotify’s most-streamed artist in 2016 (more than doubling up his total stream amount in 2015) an propelling VIEWS to quadruple-platinum (and counting) status. With “One Dance” easily being the most streamed song on the platform throughout the year, Drake achieved another milestone as the track became Spotify’s first-ever song to be streamed a billion times.
Pretty ironic, considering he has a deal with Apple Music and routinely debut his albums VIEWS through the platform first.
The eight-time GRAMMY nominee has a chance to add more trophies to his mantle in February 2017.