Bruno Mars Becomes Spotify’s Most-Listened Artist, Dethroning The Weeknd

Bruno Mars has officially become the most-listened-to artist on Spotify, with 120.9 million monthly listeners following the release of his recent hits, including “APT.” featuring Rosé and “Die With A Smile” with Lady Gaga.

This achievement surpasses The Weeknd, who currently has 119.6 million listeners.Mars’s APT. debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has already garnered over 169 million streams since its October 18 release. Meanwhile, “Die With A Smile,” released in August, has accumulated over 782 million streams.

The competition remains intense, as The Weeknd is set to release “São Paulo” featuring Anitta, which could boost his listener count and allow him to reclaim the top position.