Playboi Carti’s 'Music' Breaks Spotify Streaming Records

Playboi Carti's highly anticipated album 'MUSIC' was released and has already set new records, achieving 139.3 million first-day streams on Spotify, marking it the biggest debut of 2025 and the seventh largest in Spotify's history. The album features collaborations with high-profile artists including Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Travis Scott, and has sparked a mix of reactions among fans, with some celebrating its success while others express skepticism about the numbers. Despite the divided opinions, the album's impact is undeniable, as it also became the first album of 2025 to reach No. 1 on Apple Music in over 100 countries. Kanye West publicly critiqued Kendrick Lamar's contribution to the album, raising eyebrows given his previous praise for him. The album's release has solidified Carti's status as a leading figure in modern rap, with all tracks debuting on the Global Spotify Chart. Additionally, Carti hinted at more new music coming soon, indicating his prolific activity in the industry.