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Spotify Continues to Deny Accusations That ‘Not Like Us’ Streams Were ‘Artificially Inflated’

The streaming service has continued to refute accusations that a bot was used to inflate streams of the Kendrick Lamar single.
12/23/2024

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

Despite a heated diss track battle with Kendrick Lamar, Drake continues his reign as the most-streamed rap artist on Spotify, marking his eighth consecutive year at the top.
12/05/2024

From Lucky Daye to Burna Boy: How to Find Your Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay

Celebrate your year in music with personalized recaps from Spotify and Apple Music, highlighting the Black artists and hits that kept you vibing in 2024.
12/04/2024

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Marks 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

This is just one of many achievements the album has reached since its debut in March.
05/10/2024

Kendrick Lamar Shatters Spotify Record with Diss Track 'Not Like Us'

The scathing diss track set the record for the biggest single-day streams of a rap song, overtaking Drake and Lil Baby’s “Girls Like Girls.”
05/08/2024

Scarface Criticizes Streaming Platforms For ‘Controlling the Culture’

In a recent interview, the rap icon said that hip-hop has been “dumbed down” by “people who don’t look like us.”
04/30/2024

Spotify Releases The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era

The list is comprised of songs released since 2015.
04/10/2024

Spotify Announces New Original Podcast ‘What Now? With Trevor Noah’

The highly anticipated show launches on Thursday, November 9.
10/19/2023

Spotify To Support Rising Stars Through ‘R&B First Nights’ Campaign

The program’s launch was announced Wednesday.
03/02/2023

Black Sheep Sues Over Spotify Stock Sales, Alleging Universal Owes Them More Than $750 Million In Unpaid Royalties

The legendary hip-hop duo claim an early “sweetheat” arrangement with Spotify should deliver them millions.
01/09/2023

Meghan Markle and Mariah Carey Chop It Up About The Struggles Of Being A Mixed

Carey also shares how she “didn’t fit in” due to moving around when she was younger.
08/30/2022