Album Release
Drake’s fifth studio album Scorpion was released on June 29, 2018, as a 25-track double album divided into Side A (rap) and Side B (R&B). The release came amid controversy over Pusha T’s diss track “The Story of Adidon” revealing Drake’s secret son.
Commercial Dominance
Scorpion shattered streaming records, achieving over 1 billion global streams in its first week. It debuted with 732,000 album-equivalent units and produced multiple hit singles simultaneously charting on the Hot 100.
Hit Singles
“God’s Plan” had already dominated charts for months before the album release. Scorpion added “Nice for What,” “In My Feelings,” and “Nonstop” to Drake’s collection of chart-toppers. “In My Feelings” sparked the viral #InMyFeelingsChallenge.
Adonis Revelation
The album served as Drake’s response to Pusha T’s revelation about his son Adonis, with tracks like “Emotionless” and “March 14” addressing fatherhood. The personal narrative added depth to the album’s reception.
Related Hashtags
#Drake #GodsPlan #InMyFeelingsChallenge #NiceForWhat #Nonstop #Adonis
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