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Drake’s 2018 anthem “God’s Plan” has officially crossed 3 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the second song in his catalogue to reach the landmark figure. In an era where viral moments come and go. 

When “God’s Plan” dropped in January 2018, it didn’t just debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, it stayed there for 11 weeks. The track, initially released as part of the Scary Hours EP and later included on Scorpion, quickly became one of the defining songs of the late 2010s.

Crossing 3 billion streams places “God’s Plan” in an elite category occupied by only a small number of global records. These aren’t just hits,  they are songs that have become part of everyday listening culture worldwide.

Drake’s first entry into the 3 billion club was One Dance, his 2016 global smash featuring Wizkid and Kyla. That song remains one of the most-streamed tracks in Spotify history, comfortably sitting above 4 billion streams.

With “God’s Plan” now reaching the same milestone tier, Drake stands among the few artists with multiple songs surpassing 3 billion streams on Spotify.

The music video, where Drake gave away nearly $1 million to individuals and families in Miami amplified its cultural weight. It wasn’t just a promotional rollout; it became a global moment.

Years later, the record continues to generate millions of streams weekly, fueled by playlists, algorithmic discovery, and a new generation of listeners discovering Drake’s catalogue.

Nearly a decade after its release, One Dance is still souring.

The global hit by Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla has officially surpassed 4 billion streams on Spotify, placing it as the 8th most-streamed song of all time on the platform. In an era where hits come and go at algorithm speed, One Dance stands as a rare example of music that refuses to age.

This milestone isn’t just a streaming achievement. It’s a cultural marker, one that highlights the early global rise of Afrobeats, the power of cross-continental collaboration, and the changing definition of longevity in modern music.

Released in 2016 as part of Drake’s Views album, One Dance was already rewriting the rulebook before streaming milestones became commonplace.

The track:

• Became Spotify’s first song to reach 1 billion streams
• Topped charts across North America, Europe, Africa, and beyond
• Maintained a dominant presence in playlists years after its peak chart run

Most songs struggle to remain relevant beyond a single album cycle. Reaching 4 billion streams signals something far more significant.

Only a handful of tracks in Spotify’s history have crossed this threshold, placing One Dance firmly among the most influential records of the streaming era.

For Wizkid, One Dance remains a defining global moment. While he was already a superstar in Nigeria and across Africa, the song introduced his sound to mainstream Western audiences at scale. It arrived before Afrobeats became a global industry buzzword, a time when African music was still fighting for space on international charts.

Kyla’s sampled vocals from Do You Mind form the emotional backbone of One Dance. While she often receives less public recognition, her contribution remains central to the song’s identity.

As Drake continues to dominate global streaming, and Wizkid expands his international footprint, One Dance remains a defining checkpoint in both their career; a reminder of what happens when timing, culture, and creativity align.