In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Spotify has removed an artist's streams and monthly listener count following an unprecedented 88,000% spike in streaming activity—in just 28 days. The artist? Hip-hop phenom Deveondi , whose meteoric resurgence came with his recent re-release. Deveondi, known for his gritty lyricism and grassroots fanbase, watched his Spotify streams explode after the re-release . But instead of celebrating the breakthrough, he was blindsided when Spotify stripped away his monthly listeners and reported streams, citing “artificial streaming” . The accusation has left him stunned—and furious. “I was shocked,” says Deveondi. “I only used organic promotion , hustles, social media posts, and genuine fan engagement. I never paid for bots or fake playlists—I heard about so many people getting scammed that way that is would be crazy of me to even think about doing that. This entire spike came from real fans discovering the track.” Spotify’s Anti-Fraud Purge: In...
With his mother choosing a competitor’s t-shirts over his own, Deveondi turned rejection into motivation—transforming his official store into a global movement fueled by fans and authenticity. In the world of hip hop , success often comes with support systems that fuel an artist’s rise. But for rapper Deveondi , the story is far more complex—and inspiring. In the last 12 months, his official merchandise line, available exclusively on Deveondi.store , has seen a staggering 500% increase in sales . What makes this surge remarkable isn’t just the raw numbers, but the fact that it happened without any support from his own family . Deveondi recently revealed a deeply personal moment that underscores the uphill battle he has faced. He says he literally watched his own mother order t-shirts from one of his competitors, bypassing his merchandise altogether. “It cut deep,” Deveondi shared. “I’ve been grinding, creating, putting my soul into this, and to see my own family not support me—it hurt....