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Drake Named Apple Music’s Top Artist of 2025 as Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Repeats as No. 1 Rap Song

Apple Music’s annual recap signals a rivalry that sustained listener attention into a second year.

Overview

  • Apple Music’s ’25 Replay named Drake the platform’s most‑streamed artist this year, per the company’s announcement.
  • Hip Hop All Day reported that Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” finished 2025 as Apple Music’s most‑streamed rap track worldwide, repeating its 2024 feat and marking a first for the genre on the platform.
  • Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” ranked as Apple Music’s overall most‑streamed song of 2025 across all genres, according to coverage citing the Replay data.
  • Drake’s legal team jointly asked the court to move an initial brief deadline from December 22 to January 21, 2026, with a proposed reply from Kendrick’s side due March 27, according to recent filings described in the reports.
  • Kendrick’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance earlier this year drew a reported audience of about 133.5 million viewers, a high‑visibility moment that preceded the track’s continued streaming strength.