BREAKING: Canadian rapper Drake has ignited controversy after dubbing music streaming giant Spotify as “Botify” during a live stream with streamer BenDaDonn. The remark, made just hours ago, has quickly gone viral as fans react to the playful jab at the platform.
During the stream, BenDaDonn asked, “Motivational background music?” to which Drake responded, “You know what they don’t. But I guarantee that they…I can play it on Botify real quick.” The light-hearted comment followed a backdrop of ongoing tensions between Drake and Spotify, which have resurfaced after he accused the platform of manipulating streaming numbers.
In a significant twist, Drake’s comments come on the heels of his recent recognition as one of the most streamed artists of 2025, alongside Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West. However, this isn’t the first time Drake has voiced his concerns about Spotify’s practices. Last November, he filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, alleging that they artificially inflated the popularity of Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”
Drake’s legal action claimed that UMG engaged in an “illegal scheme” to boost the track’s metrics, utilizing tactics such as licensing at reduced rates and employing “bots” to create a false impression of popularity. Despite his accusations, a U.S. District Judge dismissed the lawsuit in October 2023, leaving many questions unanswered.
A spokesperson for Spotify responded to these allegations, stating, “Spotify does not benefit from the industry-wide challenge of artificial streaming.” The representative emphasized that the company is committed to combating fake streams and continuously works to improve its systems to ensure authenticity in streaming metrics.
Drake’s playful jab at Spotify comes at a time when both the artist and the platform are under scrutiny. Just hours after the stream, social media is ablaze with reactions to his “Botify” comment, sparking discussions about the ongoing tension between artists and streaming services.
As this story develops, fans and industry insiders alike are watching closely to see how Spotify will respond to Drake’s latest remarks. The implications of this playful nickname could resonate far beyond this stream, impacting how artists view their relationships with streaming platforms.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as it unfolds.
