Drake: 4B streams + teaser

Drake hit 1 billion Spotify streams in the opening 20 days of 2026, a milestone many outlets logged as the fastest start-of-year pace for a rapper on the platform. (thesource.com) Industry trackers reported Drake surpassed 3 billion Spotify streams in early March 2026 and named him Spotify’s most-streamed rapper for February, extending a year-long run of top monthly performance. (ratingsgamemusic.com) (hotnewhiphop.com) Separately, Drake’s 2016 single “One Dance” crossed 4 billion Spotify streams on January 26, 2026, becoming one of the platform’s highest-played solo rap tracks and adding to the catalog-level momentum behind his yearly totals. (ratingsgamemusic.com) The Iceman rollout traces back to July 2025 when Drake released a “9PM” teaser and staged a cinematic YouTube livestream that highlighted a real Toronto ice-sculpting business and characters tied to the project’s frozen motif. (musically.com) On March 3, Drake posted an Instagram carousel including a “Warning Iceman” graphic, a “They Doubted Me” T‑shirt and the caption “What I Was Doing When You Thought I Was Crying,” material outlets flagged as the latest push in the year‑long campaign. (billboard.com) Media figures and insiders continued the conversation: DJ Akademiks discussed the project’s recording status on a March 7 Twitch livestream, and coverage noted fans and industry watchers had expected—then missed—a rumored March 6 drop date amid a string of delays dating back to summer 2024. (ca.billboard.com) (rap-reviews.com) Press outlets are reporting speculation around potential features and a 2026 tour tied to Iceman as labels and promoters monitor the teaser campaign’s pace ahead of any official release announcement. (capitalxtra.com)