Drake’s 2017 track “Fake Love” has reached one billion streams on Spotify, making it the 23rd song in his catalog to surpass that mark. He remains the rapper with the most songs to achieve this milestone. Originally released as the lead single from More Life, “Fake Love” explores themes of insincerity and superficial admiration from people around him, especially within the music industry.
The track’s renewed attention comes amid a year of high-profile tensions between Drake and other artists, including a fallout with Kendrick Lamar. Despite these challenges, the milestone was met with celebration online. Fans reflected on the longevity of Drake’s influence, with one writing: “Yet another Drake album full of hits,” and another commenting on his long-standing career and genre-spanning appeal.
Alongside this news, Drake shared a post on Instagram alluding to a new phase in his career. The post included personal photos and a film still from Phantom Thread, accompanied by a caption discussing competition, reflection, and shifts in direction. He hinted that some fans may feel uncertain about what’s next but framed the message as a sign of clarity.
This announcement follows the recent release of $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, a collaborative album with PartyNextDoor. Though Drake kept references to ongoing disputes minimal on that project, his statement suggests that more direct commentary could appear in future releases.
