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Drake once again demonstrated why he is one of the music industry's biggest names. On February 14, 2025, Canadian rapper Drake broke the record for most streams within a day by any rapper on Spotify.
Recording an astonishing 92.4 million streams, he broke the previous record set by Kendrick Lamar just two days prior at 92.3 million. It can be said without a doubt that the fans are witnessing history once again, this time due to Drake's indefatigable dominance in the streaming game.
While it's nice that Drake topped Kendrick's record, the better story is how quickly the internet picked up on the achievement and, of course, the reaction from the fans. It seems like the internet cared more about the light-hearted roasts and memes that followed, proving once again that Drake and Kendrick's friendly rivalry is more entertaining than any chart-topper. Such record-breaking soon grew to be town talk, not just because of the numbers but because of the humor that ensued.
Drake Breaks Record with 92.4M Streams in a Day on Spotify
So, what exactly made this moment go viral? It all started with a tweet that poked fun at the fact that Drake earned 92.4 million streams in a day, which was just 2 million more than Kendrick's previous record. Fans wasted no time jumping on this, creating a chain of hilarious and savage reactions. The tweet quickly turned into a meme fest, with followers joking about how Kendrick could never and how Drake’s dominance was on full display.
One tweet read, “21 new tracks and only done 2mil more 😂”, emphasizing that the difference between the two records wasn’t as big as some might have expected, considering the fresh material Drake had dropped.
Another fan wrote, “Kendrick needs Drake. There is no vice versa.” It was clear that while Kendrick Lamar is an icon in his own right, Drake’s influence in the streaming world was undeniable.
In the middle of all the jokes, one fan quipped, “One because of Drake, the other because well, he is Drake,” pointing out the irony that Kendrick’s record-breaking moment was largely thanks to Drake’s own success.
Other fans took it even further with memes, like, “Drake said enjoy your 2 days of celebration 😭😭” a lighthearted jab at how quickly the torch was passed back to him.
And, of course, no meme thread is complete without a bit of drama, as one user posted, “You are watching the elimination of Drake,” as a nod to the fact that Kendrick’s reign was short-lived.
Then the fan who summed it all up so perfectly, "Crazy that both reasons are bc of Drake himself" acknowledges the reality that Kendrick's greatness was always just a temporary placeholder in the Drizzy era.
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This comment is the epitome of the friendly but competitive spirit of Drake and Kendrick's musical rivalry. Fans love to taunt the tension, but ultimately, both artists are aware of how to start a conversation and maintain the focus on them.
In the end, what's clear is that this was something more than a streaming record. It was proof of the kind of influence these two rappers have, not just in music but even in pop culture. The virality and ensuing fan buzz only served to add to the hype. This record-breaking day was simply another chapter in the never-ending drama between Kendrick and Drake. Whether it is Kendrick's short-lived win or Drake's swift return, the fans will continue to laugh, stream, and share their top memes. For who told records to be broken without a dash of humor?
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