Drake Becomes Spotify's Most-Streamed Artist in a Day for 2026 After Three-Album Release
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Summary
Drake broke Spotify records in 2026 by releasing three albums simultaneously — 'Iceman,' 'Habibti,' and 'Maid of Honour.' He became the most-streamed artist in a single day on Spotify for the year, with 'Iceman' also achieving the most-streamed album in a single day and the track "Make Them Cry" becoming the most-streamed song in a single day in 2026. Additionally, the three albums delivered the biggest first 24-hour streaming debut globally for any artist on Amazon Music in 2026.
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· 4 pulledDrake shattered Spotify records on Friday, less than 24-hours following his simultaneous release of Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour at midnight.
According to Spotify, the rapper became the most-streamed artist in a single day of 2026, thanks to his three-album drop.
Iceman also secured the most streams for an album in a single day this year, while 'Make Them Cry' is most-streamed song in a single day in 2026 so far.
Elsewhere, the trio of albums collectively delivered the biggest first 24-hour streaming debut globally for any artist on Amazon Music in 2026.
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