Drake Crowned Spotify’s Most-Streamed Rapper for 2024 Amid Ongoing Feud With Kendrick Lamar

Drake was crowned Spotify’s most-streamed rapper of 2024, securing a notable win over his rival Kendrick Lamar. Despite their ongoing feud—largely fueled by Kendrick’s diss track Not Like Us and a high-profile legal battle involving Drake—Drake’s streaming dominance remains undeniable. As part of Spotify’s annual Wrapped campaign, Drake ranked fourth globally in overall streams, behind Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and Bad Bunny, but topped the rap category ahead of Travis Scott and Kanye West​.

Kendrick Lamar, though highly acclaimed for his lyrical prowess, placed seventh globally among rappers. His recent releases, including Not Like Us, dominated platforms like Apple Music​. The tension between the two intensified following Drake’s legal actions, accusing Kendrick’s team of manipulating streaming numbers and defaming him with controversial lyrics​. However, despite the lyrical warfare, Drake’s commercial reach, marked by his continuous chart-topping hits and massive fanbase, positions him as the dominant figure in the streaming world​.

This rivalry highlights a larger contrast in their approaches to success: Kendrick’s focus on deep, introspective content versus Drake’s knack for mainstream appeal. While Kendrick has captured critical acclaim, Drake’s global streaming numbers reflect his unmatched ability to reach diverse audiences​. This ongoing feud continues to captivate fans, and with Drake’s tour planned for 2025, the rivalry between these two rap titans is far from over​.