The rapper has been celebrating with a couple of photos on Instagram. The first shows Drake posing with Apple CEO Tim Cook, senior vice president of internet software and services Eddy Cue, and Apple Music head of content Larry Jackson. They're grouped around a plaque which acknowledges the milestone; the second photo is a close-up of a quick signature by Cook. As a final flourish, Drake has release a "visual companion" on Apple Music called Please Forgive Me. It's basically a short film, starring Drake, with a bunch of Views songs as the soundtrack.

Apple Music currently sits at 17 million paid subscribers. That's less than half of Spotify's 40 million, but an impressive number given its relatively short time on the market. Apple isn't resting on its laurels either -- a much-needed redesign was released with iOS 10, and it's now working on new Carpool Karaoke episodes. Combined with its music exclusives, the company has a sure-fire recipe for growth. Spotify, despite its own efforts to branch out into video, would be wise to keep one eye over its shoulder.