Drake Tops Apple Music 2025, But So Does Kendrick Lamar’s Diss

Drake has been crowned as the top artist on Apple Music for the year 2025, with Kendrick Lamar‘s Grammy-winning diss track taking the lead as the platform’s biggest rap song. The rivalry between these two artists continues to captivate audiences.

Apple Music recently revealed its “’25 Replay,” naming Drake as the top artist for the year. This recognition stems from his successful projects like “Some Sexy Songs 4 U” with PartyNextDoor and his “Iceman” album rollout.

The ongoing battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has resulted in billions of streams and even a Super Bowl halftime show performance by Kendrick. The impact of their rivalry continues to resonate with fans.

While Drake dominated on Apple Music, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track reigned as the most streamed rap song for the second consecutive year. The competition between these two artists remains fierce.

In a surprising turn of events, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” maintained its position as Apple Music’s top rap song for the second year in a row. While the overall top song for 2025 was “APT.” by Rosé and Bruno Mars, Kendrick’s track continued to dominate the rap category.

Although Apple Music users have shown a strong preference for Drake and Kendrick Lamar, the controversy surrounding their feud has also been captured in various media outlets. The cancellation of Elliott Wilson and Uproxx’s “The Bigger Picture” podcast reflects the evolving nature of this ongoing rivalry.