Rapper and producer Kanye West, also known as Ye, has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify in 2026 across all credits. The total includes streams from his solo work, lead releases, and featured appearances.
The milestone makes Kanye the second rapper to cross the 1 billion mark this year. Drake reached the figure earlier in 2026 and has already gone beyond 2 billion streams.
Kanye’s achievement reflects the lasting appeal of his music catalog. Songs such as Flashing Lights, Homecoming, and All Falls Down continue to attract strong daily streams. “All Falls Down” recently crossed 1 billion total streams overall on the platform.
As of mid-February 2026, Kanye has around 69 million monthly listeners on Spotify. That places him among the most streamed artists globally this year.
Drake remains the leading rapper in yearly streaming totals. He passed 1 billion streams within the first weeks of January and quickly doubled that number. No other rapper had reached 1 billion in 2026 before Kanye.
The year has been competitive for hip-hop streaming, with artists like Travis Scott and Eminem also posting strong numbers. However, Kanye and Drake currently lead the field by a wide margin.
Industry observers now watch whether Kanye can narrow the gap as the year continues. With new releases and steady catalog streams, 2026 could become another major chapter in the streaming rivalry between the two rap stars.
