When discussing hip-hop’s most influential artists of the 21st century, Kanye West and Drake are two names that are impossible to overlook. Despite their complex history, filled with both collaborations and conflicts, they continue to dominate commercially in areas like Spotify streams.

According to Kurrco on Twitter, Kanye West has now surpassed one billion streams on the platform in 2026, becoming the second rapper to reach this milestone. Drake claimed this record earlier in the year, achieving it in just about 20 days. In fact, Drake Updates on Twitter shared that Drake hit two billion streams last week, and at this rate, it seems likely that he’ll hit three billion even sooner.

Even though fans often compare the two, this achievement is impressive in its own right, especially considering we're still only in February. It highlights the staying power of both artists’ most iconic hits and the continued excitement surrounding their upcoming projects. Kanye West’s new album BULLY is set to drop soon, while anticipation grows for Drake's upcoming album ICEMAN.

Their commercial success has reignited discussions about their long-standing and often turbulent relationship. Over the years, they have shifted between being friends and enemies multiple times. Recently, a clip from an extended version of Kanye's 2025 interview with Justin Laboy has made fans revisit their complicated dynamic.

In the interview, Kanye West included Drake on his personal hip-hop Mount Rushmore, which also featured himself, Future, Young Thug, Kendrick Lamar, and Playboi Carti. While it's technically more than four, the message was clear.

This raised eyebrows because Kanye had previously taken shots at Drake during the latter's feud with Kendrick Lamar. After supporting Kendrick with a Like That remix, Kanye later reversed course and publicly dissed Drake. The timing of this interview, along with Kanye's issues with other artists like Future and Carti, has left fans uncertain about the current status of his relationship with Drake. However, it doesn’t appear that there’s any serious conflict between them at the moment.