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Drake, Kendrick, Rocky: A Billion Streams & Broken Ties
30 Sep
Summary
- The 2012 song 'F**kin Problems' has surpassed one billion streams.
- 2 Chainz celebrated this milestone, highlighting past collaborations.
- The artists involved have since experienced diverging career paths.
The iconic 2012 track "F**kin Problems," a collaboration between ASAP Rocky, Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar, has now surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. Rapper 2 Chainz recently shared his excitement about this achievement, unboxing a Spotify Billions Club plaque. He humorously reflected on the past, remarking that the unique chemistry and schedules that aligned for the original song are unlikely to be replicated today.
This milestone holds distinct significance for each artist involved. For Drake, it represents his 28th song to cross the billion-stream mark, while it is Kendrick Lamar's 15th such track. ASAP Rocky celebrates his third song to reach this level, and it is the very first for 2 Chainz. The distinct career trajectories and the passage of time have led to orbits that no longer easily overlap, underscoring the rarity of such past collaborations.
The song, featured on ASAP Rocky's debut album "Long. Live. ASAP," has solidified its place in music history. The success of "F**kin Problems" highlights a period of significant artistic output and collaboration among these prominent figures in the hip-hop industry. Its continued popularity underscores its enduring appeal to audiences worldwide.
