Summary
- The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) ranked Drake third globally for 2025 behind Taylor Swift and Stray Kids
- The Toronto artist recently became the first in history to have 300 songs surpass 100 million streams on Spotify
- The record-breaking announcement arrives as fans await a confirmed release date for his highly anticipated ninth studio album
Drake has officially been named the best-selling rapper of 2025 by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), extending his dominant run to 11 consecutive years. The Toronto artist continues to cement his legacy within the music industry, securing the third spot on the global rankings just behind Taylor Swift and Stray Kids, while surpassing top 20 hip-hop contemporaries like Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, and Eminem.
This latest global achievement coincides with a historic digital milestone for the rapper. Earlier this month, Drake shattered Spotify records by becoming the first artist in the platform’s history to accumulate 300 songs with over 100 million streams. According to reports, the next closest rapper holds less than half that amount. He was also recorded as the first rapper to surpass 2 billion Spotify streams in 2026.
The compounding accolades are fueling anticipation for Drake’s ninth studio album, ICEMAN. While an official release date remains unconfirmed, recent social media activity suggests the project is imminent. The artist recently took to his Instagram Story to share a cryptic video commenting on the freezing temperature, writing, “About to be.”
