Kanye’s ‘DONDA’ Listening Event Breaks Apple Streaming Record

Kanye West packed the home for his ‘DONDA’ listening get together — however he packed in a complete lot extra than simply that … dude set a report on Apple that no artist has ever come close to.

Sources with direct data inform TMZ … Ye’s album occasion this previous week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta broke the Apple Music International Livestream report … with 3.3 million viewers who tuned in on their screens.

That is a heck of much more than the earlier report, we’re informed, which was set by Gucci Mane and Jeezy of their highly-anticipated Verzuz battle earlier final yr — at a reported 1.8 million viewers. Kanye virtually doubled the quantity as a solo act!

BTW, the ‘DONDA’ second was a one-time deal — which means it aired reside for individuals to stream, however hasn’t gone again up on Apple for people to observe once more. So, that determine — 3.3M distinctive units of eyeballs — is a one and performed. It might be somewhat more durable to calculate if the factor was in circulation.

Our sources inform us as soon as Kanye releases Donda — it is projected to drop August 6 — the Atlanta efficiency will likely be posted to Apple for followers to observe once more.

Like we first informed you … though the occasion is over, the get together’s nonetheless going for Kanye himself … who’s moved into MB Stadium (briefly) to complete the album. Apparently, he was so impressed by the power round him Thursday — he simply nestled in and received again to work.