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Drake
#1 · 41 stories
Ye
#2 · 25 stories
Ariana Grande
#3 · 15 stories
Amy Winehouse
#4 · 10 stories
Michael Jackson
#5 · 10 stories
Céline Dion
#6 · 9 stories
Zara Larsson
#7 · 9 stories
Anderson .Paak
#8 · 8 stories
Beyoncé
#9 · 7 stories
Chris Brown
#10 · 7 stories
Frank Ocean
#11 · 7 stories
Kehlani
#12 · 7 stories
News
Can Chart Dominance Burnish Drake’s Battered Reputation?
3 articles May 16
Drake Is Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artist in a Day for 2026 Following ‘Ice Man’ Releases
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow Says Drake Is Making The City “Proud”
3 articles May 16
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow Says Drake Is Making The City “Proud”
Can Chart Dominance Burnish Drake’s Battered Reputation?
Drake Is Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artist in a Day for 2026 Following ‘Ice Man’ Releases
Overview
Recent developments in contemporary R&B include Drake receiving praise from 2 Chainz for their collaboration, while The Weeknd's UK tour raised over $350,000 for humanitarian causes. Meanwhile, Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress performed together live for the first time, and Joe faced Donell Jones in a Verzuz battle featuring surprise appearances by 702 and 50 Cent.
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