Skip to content
  • News
  • Events
  • Lists
  • Life
  • Magazine
  • 30 Under 30
  • Sign-in
  • Subscribe

Drake

Spotify accused of ignoring ‘billions’ of fraudulent Drake streams—what we know about bot streams

A federal lawsuit filed Sunday in California federal court accuses Spotify of failing to prevent streaming fraud, including by allowing “billions” of bot-generated streams that allegedly boosted rapper Drake’s streaming numbers, though he is not named as a defendant.

  • By Conor Murray
  • Forbes Staff
We use cookies to help us to deliver our services and provide personalised experiences. By using this website you agree to use our cookies. Cookie Policy

The best of Forbes, delivered to your inbox

I accept Forbes Australia's Terms and Privacy Policy

All set

Please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. Welcome to the Forbes community

 

  • Sections
    • News
    • Events
    • Lists
    • Life
  • Company
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Careers
    • Advertise with us
    • Media
    • FAQ
  • Explore
    • Billionaires
    • Entrepreneurs
    • Innovation
    • Leadership
Social
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Magazines covers

Get the magazine delivered with a Premium membership, find it at all good newsagents, or purchase previous issues online.

© 2025 Success Publishing Pty Ltd including content reproduced under license from Forbes IP (HK) LTD. All Rights Reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • News
  • Events
  • Lists
  • Life
  • Magazine
  • 30 Under 30
  • Sign-in
  • Subscribe