Short Answer

Drake's highest daily view count between September 14-20, 2026, is expected to exceed 13.75 million, as new content like the 'FOMO' film and music videos released during this period generated significant viewership spikes. The market prices this outcome at 90.0%.

1. Market Behavior & Drivers

The market's decisive moves were driven by Drake's release of new video content. The probability spiked from 5% to 80% between September 18 and September 20, catalyzed by the release of multiple music videos on his official YouTube channel on September 19. These videos, including "Classic" and "White Bone," were part of a "FOMO visual campaign" and served as the direct driver for the contract's repricing.
An earlier, smaller spike on September 16 was linked to the September 15 premiere of the "Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)" visual project, which spurred an initial increase in social media engagement. The 10 percentage point drop on September 18 does not coincide with any reported market-moving information in the available sources.
  • Daily views likely exceed 13.75M, driven by the 'FOMO' film release.
  • New music videos and content between September 15-19 drove views above 14M.

Who Wins and Why

Outcome Market Model Why
Above 14M 80.0% 92.1% Release of new content, including 'FOMO' and music videos, likely boosted daily views.
Above 13.75M 90.0% 93.4% New content and market spikes suggest daily views may exceed 13.75 million.
Above 14.25M 88.0% 92.1% Release of new content, including 'FOMO' and music videos, likely boosted daily views.
Above 15M 53.0% 63.7% Release of new content, including 'FOMO' and music videos, likely boosted daily views.
Above 14.75M 62.0% 71.8% Release of new content, including 'FOMO' and music videos, likely boosted daily views.

Current Context

Prediction markets tracked Drake's daily YouTube view thresholds this week. Markets for September 14–20, 2026, evaluated whether Drake's global daily YouTube views would exceed 12.5 million or 13.75 million [1][2][3]. As of September 20, 2026, Drake's YouTube channel (DrakeOfficial) held approximately 24.2 billion total views [4]. The channel accumulated 109.1 million views in the preceding 30 days [4].
Drake released a short film and new music this week. He premiered his self-funded, hour-long short film, 'Fear of Missing Out' (FOMO), on YouTube on September 15, 2026 [5][6][7][8][9][10]. The film included new music and videos, and at its premiere, Drake announced plans for a 2027 world tour [5][11]. The 'FOMO' film was temporarily removed after its initial premiere, then re-uploaded on September 17, 2026 [6][8]. Drake subsequently released individual music videos and a new single, 'Quebec,' on September 19, 2026 [12][13][14]. Retrieved sources did not publicly disclose specific daily view counts for the 'FOMO' film or Drake's channel during this period [6][8]. Separately, Drake expressed interest in Jim Carrey hosting a roast for his 40th birthday on October 24, 2026 [15].
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  15. 15Drake Wants Jim Carrey to Roast Him for His 40th Birthdaybillboard.com

2. Price Chart

Historical Price (Probability)

Outcome probability
Date

3. Significant Price Movements

Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.

Outcome: Above 13.75M

📈 September 20, 2026: 75.0pp spike

Price increased from 15.0% to 90.0%

What happened: The primary driver of the prediction market spike was the release of multiple new music videos by Drake on September 19, 2026, including a visual for "Classic," as part of his FOMO visual campaign [1]. This direct release of new content on his official YouTube channel occurred just one day before the market spike on September 20, 2026, significantly boosting daily view counts within the monitored period [2][1]. While the FOMO short film premiered earlier, the fresh video drops provided immediate impetus for views [3][4][1]. Although these releases undoubtedly generated social media buzz, no specific social media posts from key figures were documented as the primary driver; therefore, social media was likely a contributing accelerant.

📈 September 17, 2026: 22.0pp spike

Price increased from 21.0% to 43.0%

What happened: The 22.0 percentage point spike on September 17, 2026, was primarily driven by the re-upload of Drake's 'FOMO' short film to YouTube on the same day [5][3]. This re-release, following its temporary withdrawal, created significant social media buzz and a spike in engagement, serving as a catalyst for increased viewership [5][6][7][8][3][4][9][10]. The heightened activity around the film likely contributed to a notable daily increase in Drake's YouTube views, making the "Above 13.75M" outcome more probable [11]. Social media was a primary driver, as the re-upload directly generated widespread engagement that influenced viewership expectations.

Outcome: Above 14.25M

📈 September 19, 2026: 80.0pp spike

Price increased from 4.0% to 84.0%

What happened: The primary driver of the 80 percentage point spike was Drake's release of multiple individual music videos, including "Classic" and "White Bone," on his official YouTube channel on September 19, 2026 [12][1]. This substantial content drop coincided directly with the market movement, serving as a significant social media and content catalyst that drove renewed engagement with his music catalog [12][13]. Given the market's focus on daily view counts, this release directly increased expectations for reaching "Above 14.25M" views that week. Social media activity, spurred by these official video releases, was a primary driver of this price movement.

📉 September 18, 2026: 30.0pp drop

Price decreased from 34.0% to 4.0%

What happened: The provided sources, which are prediction market listings and aggregators, do not contain information regarding social media activity, traditional news, or market structure factors that would explain a 30.0 percentage point drop in the "Above 14.25M" outcome on September 18, 2026 [2][14][15][16][17]. Therefore, the primary driver for this specific price movement cannot be determined from the available data. The role of social media in this market movement cannot be assessed based on the provided references.

📈 September 16, 2026: 19.0pp spike

Price increased from 3.0% to 22.0%

What happened: The primary driver of the 19.0 percentage point price spike was the release of Drake's new visual project, "Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)," on YouTube on September 15, 2026 [18][3]. This premiere served as a "catalyst for social media discussion and a spike in engagement" [3][19], leading the market movement as fans and media reacted to the unreleased music and celebrity cameos [18][9]. This immediate social media activity, fueled by Drake's significant online presence, directly preceded and influenced expectations for his daily view counts [11]. Social media was a primary driver.
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  3. 3Drake Releases His 'FOMO' Short Film: Watch It Nowbillboard.com
  4. 4Drake Previews Don Toliver & Ella Langley Collaborations During 'FOMO' Livestream | Billboard Canadaca.billboard.com
  5. 5Watch Drake’s Full ‘FOMO’ Short Film Now, Featuring Collabs With Don Toliver, Yeat & PartyNextDoor | Music Timesmusic-times.net
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  7. 7Drake Unveils ‘FOMO’ Video Featuring Ella Langley and Don Toliver Collaborations - Rolling Stone Canadaca.rollingstone.com
  8. 8Drake's Fear of Missing Out Lives Up to Its Name After the Rapper Makes His Hour-Long Film Private | IBTimes UKibtimes.co.uk
  9. 9Drake Raps 'Pray for Gaza' On New 'FOMO' Track | Billboard Canadaca.billboard.com
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  19. 19Everything We Learned From Drake’s ‘FOMO’ Short Filmbillboard.com

4. Market Data

Contract Snapshot

This market resolves to "YES" if Drake's highest global daily view count on YouTube, observed between Monday, September 14, 2026, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, is greater than 15 million. It resolves to "NO" if his highest global daily view count for that period is 15 million or less. The final settlement is expected by September 22, 2026.

Available Contracts

Market options and current pricing

Outcome bucket Yes (price) No (price) Last trade probability
Above 13.75M $0.97 $0.10 90%
Above 14.25M $0.97 $0.14 88%
Above 14.5M $0.90 $0.28 88%
Above 14M $0.96 $0.20 80%
Above 14.75M $0.88 $0.43 62%
Above 15M $0.66 $0.47 53%

Market Discussion

Prediction markets are actively tracking Drake's highest daily global YouTube view count for the week of September 14–20, 2026, with some markets favoring thresholds between 12.5M and 13.75M views [1][2][3][4]. A forecast suggests the peak daily views for this week are most plausibly in the 14–16 million range, driven by the premiere and re-upload of his "FOMO" short film on September 15 and September 17, which included new tracks and collaborations [5][6][7]. Although daily YouTube charts totals for the week were not retrieved, Drake's May 15, 2026 "Iceman" release set Spotify's 2026 single-day records for artist and album streams, indicating substantial current audience scale [5][7][8][9].

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  9. 9Drake Sets 2026 Spotify Record for Most-Streamed Artist, Album & Song in a Single Day | Billboard Canadaca.billboard.com

5. Trust Index

Octagon Trust Index Kalshi 72 Good

“KXYTVIEWSW DRA26SEP20 14.5M” made a sharp jump with almost no trading behind it.

Integrity risk· Thin-volume moves

How it adds up
Integrity80% of score75Good

Market integrity is low (58), but Integrity averages all three scores, so the other two pull it up. Only a critically low score would cap the total.

Trade quality20% of score59Caution

Includes the cost to trade: a $10,000 order can't be filled here because the order book is too thin.

Trust score72Good

Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index

Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 6 don't apply
Market integrity
58Caution

Outcome can be influenced

Thin-volume movesTrade signals · high confidence

“KXYTVIEWSW DRA26SEP20 14.5M” made a sharp jump with almost no trading behind it.

Large tradesTrade signals · high confidence

Largest single print on KXYTVIEWSW-DRA26SEP20-13.25M carried 54% of its $1,831 tape (contract holds 7.9% of the event's money; window is 100% of 24h flow)

Screened clean
Size patternsNo distribution read Clear
2 screens not run
Outcome control · doesn't apply to this market type
Thin-leg conviction · doesn't apply to this market type
Info fairness
80Good

Structural prior — no screens apply

No suspicious activity on any screen

Screened clean
Information exposureNo concentrated group can know the outcome materially early. Clear
4 screens not run
Move vs. catalyst · doesn't apply to this market type
Longshot repricing · doesn't apply to this market type
Pre-broadcast certainty · doesn't apply to this market type
Cross-venue timing · doesn't apply to this market type
Resolution quality
92Strong

Resolution mechanism is dependable

No suspicious activity on any screen

Resolution rules read: Clear

Liquidity
73Tradeable

Fills fine at modest size

5 contracts · worst first · 11 settled or closed · 1 below the volume floor — not scored

Above 15M31
Very thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Above 14.25M70
Tradeable · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Above 13.75M78
Tradeable · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Above 14.75M78
Tradeable · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Book spread 36% vs realized 2%
Above 14M81
Deep · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Book spread 17% vs realized 2%
Move quality
66Mostly confirmed

Most moves carried real volume

5 contracts · worst first · 11 settled or closed · 1 below the volume floor — not scored

Above 14.75M34
Unconfirmed · high confidence

Unconfirmed move — light volume and/or it has partly reverted.

Above 13.75M53
Mixed · high confidence

Volume confirms the move over 6h

Above 15M71
Confirmed · medium confidence

Volume confirms the move over 24h

Above 14.25M76
Confirmed · high confidence

Volume confirms the move over 6h

Above 14M78
Confirmed · high confidence

Volume confirms the move over 6h

Rule clarity
100Clear

Counts toward Resolution quality, not here

5 contracts · worst first · 11 settled or closed · 1 below the volume floor — not scored

Above 13.75M100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 14.25M100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 14M100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 14.75M100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 15M100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Trade quality
59Caution

Order book is thin

Tradable, but expect execution cost beyond small sizes.

Outcome quality 75 (notional-weighted across 5 scored legs)

$100 order: 9.3c slippage (~11% of a 88c contract)

$1,000 order: 10.0c slippage (~11% of a 88c contract)

$10,000 order: book too thin to fill

11 settled or closed · 1 below the volume floor — not scored

Above 13.75M78Market scoreLiquidity78Move quality53Rule clarity100
Why 78
Liquidity
78 · Tradeable · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Move quality
53 · Mixed · high confidence

Volume confirms the move over 6h

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 14.25M70Market scoreLiquidity70Move quality76Rule clarity100
Why 70
Liquidity
70 · Tradeable · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Move quality
76 · Confirmed · high confidence

Volume confirms the move over 6h

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 14MPrimary81Market scoreLiquidity81Move quality78Rule clarity100
Why 81
Liquidity
81 · Deep · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Book spread 17% vs realized 2%
Move quality
78 · Confirmed · high confidence

Volume confirms the move over 6h

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 14.75M78Market scoreLiquidity78Move quality34Rule clarity100
Why 78
Liquidity
78 · Tradeable · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Book spread 36% vs realized 2%
Move quality
34 · Unconfirmed · high confidence

Unconfirmed move — light volume and/or it has partly reverted.

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 15M31Market scoreLiquidity31Move quality71Rule clarity100
Why 31
Liquidity
31 · Very thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Move quality
71 · Confirmed · medium confidence

Volume confirms the move over 24h

Rule clarity
100 · Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear

underwriting_v1.4 · computed Sep 20, 2026

6. What was the viewership impact of Drake's 'FOMO' film and 'Quebec' single releases between September 14 and September 20, 2026?

FOMO Film Release DateSeptember 15, 2026 [1][2]
Quebec Single Release DateSeptember 19, 2026 [3][4]
Highest Daily View Count ExpectationExceeded 11.5 million [5][6]
Drake released 'FOMO' film and 'Quebec' single in mid-September 2026. Drake's self-funded "not-so-short film" titled 'FOMO' premiered on YouTube on September 15, 2026 [1][2]. This was followed by the release of the single 'Quebec' on September 19, 2026, which included individual music videos for tracks featured in the 'FOMO' film [3][4].
Releases significantly influenced prediction market expectations for Drake's viewership. The combined impact of these releases, occurring between September 14 and September 20, 2026, shaped prediction market forecasts regarding Drake's highest daily view count during that week [5][6]. Prediction markets reflected expectations of viewership exceeding 11.5 million, underscoring the perceived impact of both the 'FOMO' and 'Quebec' releases [5][6].
Actual viewership numbers for Drake's releases remain undisclosed by research. The available research outputs do not provide actual viewership figures for Drake's individual releases or his total daily view count during the September 14-20, 2026, period.
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  1. 1Drake Premieres 'FOMO,' His New 'Not So Short Film': Watch Herecomplex.com
  2. 2Drake Dropped a 90-Minute Film Called FOMO. You're Not Missing...gq.com
  3. 3Drake's 'FOMO' Rollout Continues With Release of New Single...complex.com
  4. 4Quebec – Song by Drake - HotNewHipHophotnewhiphop.com
  5. 5Morgan Wallen: Highest daily view count in August 2026 - Result: Above 5M | CoinRithmcoinrithm.com
  6. 6Runner-Up Daily Music Video USA on YouTube: Sep 19, 2026 - Awaiting Resolution | CoinRithmcoinrithm.com

7. How did Drake's daily YouTube views from September 14-20, 2026, compare to his 30-day and 90-day averages leading up to this period?

Prediction market tracking periodSeptember 14–20, 2026 [1]
Daily YouTube views thresholdExceed 12.5 million [1]
Drake's daily YouTube views (pre-Sept 2026)12–13.5 million [2]
Prediction markets focused on Drake's YouTube views for September 14–20, 2026. During this period, prediction markets tracked whether Drake's daily global YouTube views would surpass 12.5 million [1]. Specific daily view counts for the week of September 14–20, 2026, were not publicly available [1]. However, the established 12.5 million threshold was set in the context of his recent, elevated viewership performance.
Drake's daily views recently showed sustained high performance. Leading up to mid-September 2026, Drake consistently maintained daily YouTube views within the 12–13.5 million range [1]. This elevated viewership was attributed to the continued popularity of his triple-album release in May 2026, which included titles like "Iceman," "Habibti," and "Maid of Honour" [2]. This recent activity significantly surpasses Drake's reported historical daily average of approximately 4.66 million YouTube views, a figure representing a long-term trend rather than the heightened engagement observed after his 2026 album cycle [3].
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  2. 2Drake highest daily YouTube view count? (August 17 - 23)polymarket.com
  3. 3Drake YouTube Statistics and History - Kworb.netkworb.net

8. How did the initial viewership of Drake's 'FOMO' project compare to his past major releases, such as the 'Scorpion' or 'Certified Lover Boy' album rollouts?

FOMO Release DateSeptember 15, 2026 [1]
FOMO FormatHour-long visual film [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
FOMO Post-Premiere AvailabilityInitially private, then uploaded to YouTube two days later [6][9][10][11]
Drake's 'FOMO' project adopted a distinct initial viewership strategy. Released on September 15, 2026, its rollout differed significantly from past major releases such as 'Scorpion' (2018) and 'Certified Lover Boy' (2021) [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Unlike the record-breaking streaming rollouts of his previous albums, which aimed to maximize global streaming volume, 'FOMO' employed a niche, event-based livestream approach [6][7][8].
'FOMO' was an hour-long visual film prioritizing exclusivity. This self-funded project was not a traditional studio album, instead utilizing an event-based livestream strategy across YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Its rollout emphasized narrative control and exclusivity over broad streaming metrics. Following its premiere, the film was initially made private before being uploaded to YouTube two days later [6][9][10][11].
Direct viewership comparisons are challenging due to differing approaches. Given these fundamentally different strategies, a direct comparison of 'FOMO's initial viewership to the massive, multi-platform first-week streaming records of 'Scorpion' or 'Certified Lover Boy' is not directly comparable in scope and intent [6][7][8]. The available research does not provide specific numerical initial viewership data for 'FOMO' or its past major releases, which prevents a quantitative assessment.
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  2. 2Drake Reveals 'Fear of Missing Out' Is a 'Not So Short Film'rollingstone.com
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  4. 4Drake Unveils 'Fear of Missing Out' With New Songs, Ella Langley Remixvariety.com
  5. 5Drake’s ‘Fear of Missing Out’ Is a New Visual Film Packed With Unreleased Music and Celebrity Cameosthenextcoverage.com
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  8. 8Drake FOMO Rollout Builds Massive Hype Ahead of September 15 Livestream - WhatsOnRapwhatsonrap.com
  9. 9Drake Dropped a 90-Minute Film Called FOMO. You’re Not Missing Out on Much. | GQgq.com
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9. Which third-party analytics platforms provide the most reliable daily YouTube view count data for Drake's channel covering September 14-20, 2026?

Most reliable third-party platformSocial Blade [1][2][3][4][5]
Accurate first-party analyticsYouTube Studio (owner/manager access only) [2][6]
Complementary tracking platformsvidIQ, TubeBuddy [1][3][7]
Social Blade is the most reliable third-party platform for YouTube daily view counts. It is widely recognized as the most reliable and accessible third-party platform for tracking historical daily view counts for public YouTube channels. Social Blade directly scrapes and aggregates public data from YouTube, making it a suitable choice for obtaining daily view count data for Drake's channel from September 14-20, 2026 [1][2][3][4][5].
YouTube Studio offers accurate data, but is inaccessible to third parties. While YouTube Studio remains the sole source of 100% accurate, first-party analytics, its access is restricted to channel owners and authorized managers, preventing its use for third-party verification of Drake's channel [1][3][7][2][6]. Other platforms, such as vidIQ and TubeBuddy, provide historical view count tracking features that can complement Social Blade's data [1][3][7]. Conversely, real-time counters like Livecounts.io are less effective for historical daily channel-level aggregation compared to platforms specifically designed for this purpose [8][5].
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10. How did the temporary removal and re-upload of Drake's 'FOMO' film between September 15 and September 17, 2026, affect the distribution of daily views?

Initial PremiereSeptember 15, 2026 [1][2][3][4]
Re-upload DateSeptember 17, 2026 [1][2][3][4]
Effect on EngagementScarcity effect created by temporary unavailability [4][5]
Drake's 'FOMO' film premiered, then quickly became unavailable. Drake's 'FOMO' short film premiered on YouTube on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, but was promptly made private following its initial livestream [1][2][3][4]. The film subsequently remained inaccessible to the public for a brief period.
The film's re-upload sparked significant fan engagement. Drake officially re-uploaded the film to his YouTube channel on Thursday, September 17, 2026 [1][2][3][4]. This temporary removal strategy deliberately cultivated a scarcity effect, substantially boosting fan engagement through widespread social media discussions, screen recordings, and audience speculation [4][5].
This strategy concentrated views during specific release windows. This calculated distribution approach, which leveraged the film's temporary unavailability, likely concentrated high daily view counts around both its initial premiere and its subsequent re-release on September 17 [4][5]. This method effectively maximized the film's visibility during these critical periods.
Sources (5)
  1. 1Drake Releases His 'FOMO' Short Film: Watch It Now - Billboardbillboard.com
  2. 2Drake Announces Return of 'FOMO' Short Film to YouTube - Complexcomplex.com
  3. 3Drake Unveils 'Fear of Missing Out' With New Songs, Ella Langley Remixvariety.com
  4. 4The Source |Drake’s “FOMO” Film Back on YouTube For Anyone Who Had FOMO Over Missing the Premierethesource.com
  5. 5Drake Officially Releases "FOMO" In Its Entirety: Watch Herehotnewhiphop.com

11. What Could Change the Odds

Key Catalysts

Drake's primary catalyst for the week of September 14–20, 2026, was the September 15, 2026, release of his self-funded short film 'FOMO' [1]. This film debuted in a livestream shortly after 10:30 p.m. on September 15, 2026, running about an hour, and featured new music, guest appearances, and visuals from Maid of Honour and Habibti [1][2][3]. The film included nine new tracks and collaborations involving Don Toliver, PartyNextDoor, Yeat, and Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas'; 'Miss My Dawgs' was scheduled for the Yeat COCOON EP on September 18 [4][3].
Following its premiere, 'FOMO' was temporarily made private before its re-upload to Drake’s YouTube page on September 17, 2026, which created a plausible second attention spike and made September 17 the leading candidate for the week’s peak viewing day [4][3]. Subsequent music video releases, including 'Quebec' and 'Classic,' also occurred on September 19, 2026 [5][6]. During the 'FOMO' premiere, Drake announced a 2027 world tour, his first North American trek since 2023, providing a forward-looking promotional catalyst [4][2][3]. These events occurred as Drake maintained strong 2026 streaming momentum, with Spotify reporting 'ICEMAN' as its most-streamed album and Drake as its most-streamed artist in a single day in 2026 as of May 15, and the 'Iceman' album surpassing 2 billion streams [7][8].

Key Dates & Catalysts

  • Expiration: September 27, 2026
  • Closes: September 22, 2026
Sources (8)
  1. 1Drake FOMO Film Debuts New Music With Don Toliver and Yeatsomethingdopeforthepeople.com
  2. 2Drake Previews Don Toliver & Ella Langley Collaborations During 'FOMO' Livestream | Billboard Canadaca.billboard.com
  3. 3Everything We Learned From Drake's 'FOMO' Short Filmbillboard.com
  4. 4Drake Releases His 'FOMO' Short Film: Watch It Nowbillboard.com
  5. 5Drake's 'FOMO' Rollout Continues With Release of New Single "Quebec"complex.com
  6. 6Drake Brings FOMO Short Film Back to YouTube With New Music and Guest Appearances | 94.1 WHRPwhrpfm.com
  7. 7Drake 'Iceman' Sets 2026 Spotify Single-Day Record for Album...billboard.com
  8. 8Drake’s "Iceman" Sets New 2026 Hip-Hop Album Streams Recordhip-hopvibe.com

13. Historical Resolutions

Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series

Outcomes: 20 resolved YES, 0 resolved NO

Recent resolutions:

  • KXYTVIEWSW-TAT26SEP20-2.8M: YES (Sep 18, 2026)
  • KXYTVIEWSW-TAT26SEP20-2.7M: YES (Sep 18, 2026)
  • KXYTVIEWSW-TAT26SEP20-2.6M: YES (Sep 16, 2026)
  • KXYTVIEWSW-TAT26SEP20-2.5M: YES (Sep 16, 2026)
  • KXYTVIEWSW-TAT26SEP20-2.4M: YES (Sep 16, 2026)