Drake has officially been named Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Artist of 2025, according to new data released with Apple Music’s annual Replay recap. The platform confirmed on Tuesday (Dec. 2) that the rapper outperformed every other act worldwide, earning the title for the year and reaffirming his position as one of the most dominant forces in modern streaming. The announcement also highlights how several of his older songs, including “God’s Plan” and “One Dance,” continued pulling massive global replay numbers that helped secure him the top spot as Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Artist of 2025.

The recognition comes during a year when Drake did not release a solo album, making the achievement even more significant. Despite fans still awaiting his long-anticipated project “Iceman,” his collaborative album with PartyNextDoor, “Some Sexy Songs 4 U,” and a series of new singles kept his catalogue at the forefront of listener activity. With the Replay report now public, Drake’s status as Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Artist of 2025 marks one of the biggest streaming wins of his career.

Replay 2025 Reveals Surging Streams for Drake’s Entire Catalogue

Drake has been named Apple Music’s Top Artist of 2025 🏆 pic.twitter.com/0cUZJHUiMh

— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) December 2, 2025

The rollout of Replay 2025 served as the official confirmation of Drake’s streaming dominance. Listeners around the world received personalized analytics, while the platform released its global results showing the rapper leading all artists. His strength on the service extended beyond new releases; his older hits remained among the most replayed of the year, contributing heavily to the numbers that established him as Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Artist of 2025.

His lone full-length release of the year, “Some Sexy Songs 4 U,” dropped in February and quickly became one of Apple Music’s most revisited projects. Songs like “Nokia,” “Gimme a Hug,” and “Somebody Loves Me” were among the standout performers across multiple territories. Drake and PartyNextDoor also supported the project with a joint tour, which further boosted streaming activity throughout the spring and summer.

Top Songs of 2025: Rosé & Bruno Mars Lead Global Rankings

#ROSÉ and @BrunoMars’ “APT.” was the biggest track of 2025. What’s your top song? #AppleMusicReplay pic.twitter.com/1uxsibK0Yn

— Apple Music (@AppleMusic) December 2, 2025

While Drake reigned as the top artist, the title of the year’s biggest song belonged to a different global hit. “APT.,” the viral single from Rosé and Bruno Mars, was named Apple Music’s most-streamed track of 2025. The collaboration dominated charts across continents and held the No. 1 spot on multiple lists, including Shazam and global radio airplay.

Other major tracks also shaped the year’s streaming landscape. “Luther,” the acclaimed 2024 collaboration between Kendrick Lamar and SZA, followed at No. 2. Bruno Mars appeared again in the top five with “Die With a Smile,” his hit single with Lady Gaga, while Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” placed fourth. Billie Eilish rounded out the top five with her standout track “Birds of a Feather.”

Country star Morgan Wallen also had a massive year, earning the most songs in the Top 100 and scoring 2025’s most-streamed album with “I’m the Problem.” Kendrick Lamar achieved the most entries in the Top 25, reinforcing the dominance of multiple genres across Apple Music’s global audience.

Drake’s Lead Strengthened by Iceman Rollout and Livestream Events

Drake was vibing to a snippet of a new song last night, which he previewed in Iceman episode 3. So will this track make it onto his Iceman album?

In the early morning hours on Tuesday (Dec. 2), Drizzy shared a video of himself sipping on a glass of what is assumed to be his… pic.twitter.com/lmotJJ2R9j

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) December 2, 2025

Even without a full album, Drake maintained a heavy release schedule in 2025. In the months following his collaborative project, he dropped a wave of singles from “Iceman,” including “What Did I Miss?,” “Which One” featuring Central Cee, and “Dog House” featuring Yeat and Julia Wolf. Each release added momentum and helped sustain his rise as Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Artist of 2025.

Drake also innovated his promotional strategy with a series of livestream events connected to “Iceman.” He once revealed how livestreaming offered immediate reactions and real-time engagement that influenced his creative decisions. Fans tuned in by the millions, sparking conversations online and further increasing interest in his unreleased album. He has hinted that Iceman could drop before the end of the year, though no official release date has been confirmed.

A Landmark Streaming Year for Drake

With Replay 2025 now available, the numbers show that Drake remains in a league of his own. His consistency across new releases, old hits, and fan-engagement strategies helped cement his status as Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Artist of 2025—a title that underscores both his longevity and his unmatched cultural presence.

As fans await the release of “Iceman” and the final livestream of the year, Drake’s latest accomplishment adds another milestone to a career built on breaking records. Whether through a surprise drop or continued chart dominance, his reign over 2025’s streaming landscape shows no signs of slowing down.

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