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Drake has had a massive few days as 2025 winds down, solidifying his position as one of hip-hop's dominant forces despite ongoing rivalry drama. On Tuesday, Apple Music released its year-end Replay data, naming Drake the most-streamed artist on the platform for 2025. This achievement caps off what AllHipHop describes as a banner year driven by momentum from his February collaboration "Some Sexy Songs 4 U" with PartyNextDoor and tracks from his upcoming Iceman album rollout.
What's particularly interesting is that while Drake dominated Apple Music's artist rankings, Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" claimed the platform's top rap song position for the second consecutive year, according to reports from TMZ and AllHipHop. The track marked the first time any rap song has held the genre's top position back-to-back years on Apple Music. Despite being targeted by Kendrick's Grammy-winning anthem, Drake has managed to keep his momentum steady with multiple tracks appearing on Apple's global top songs chart, including "Nokia," "Somebody Loves Me," "God's Plan," and "Best I Ever Had."
Behind the scenes, Drake has been actively preparing for his next major chapter. According to Hot 969 Boston, the Canadian rapper is planning an extensive 2026 world tour to challenge the record-breaking success of Kendrick Lamar and SZA's Grand National Tour, currently the highest-grossing hip-hop tour globally. Industry insiders view this tour as Drake's strategic move to reclaim his position as the top hip-hop artist through both concert revenue and blockbuster music releases.
On the music front, Drake continues building anticipation for his ninth studio album Iceman with an unconventional livestream rollout strategy. XXL Magazine reports that on early Tuesday morning, Drake shared a video of himself previewing an unreleased song fans have nicknamed "Stuck," which originally premiered in Iceman episode three back in September. He's already released several tracks including "What Did I Miss?" "Which One," and "Dog House" featuring Yeat and Julia Wolf through these livestream sessions.
The Iceman album release date remains unconfirmed, though DJ Akademiks told The Source he's losing faith it will drop before year's end. However, Akademiks predicts the project could sell between 400,000 and 600,000 copies in its first week when it arrives, positioning it as a significant commercial endeavor rather than a collaborative effort. Industry observers are watching closely to see if Drake can capitalize on this momentum heading into 2026.
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