As of August 2024, the landscape of Spotify’s most-streamed artists continues to evolve, with significant milestones and remarkable achievements defining the platform’s music scene.
Most Streamed Artist on Spotify
Drake is the most-streamed artist on Spotify, boasting over 101.6 billion streams. This Canadian rapper has consistently topped the charts since Spotify’s inception, making him a dominant figure in the streaming industry.
Following closely are Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny, with 84.3 billion and 81.9 billion streams, respectively.
Annual Rankings and Recent Trends
In 2023, Taylor Swift emerged as the most-streamed artist of the year, accumulating 26.1 billion streams. This marked a significant achievement, as she became the first female artist to top Spotify’s annual list. Bad Bunny and The Weeknd followed her in the rankings, showcasing the diverse musical tastes of Spotify’s global audience.
The Most Streamed Artists of All Time
Here is the table of the 25 Most Streamed Artists of All Time on Spotify as of August 2024:
| Rank | Artist | Total Streams (Billions) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drake | 101.6 |
| 2 | Taylor Swift | 84.3 |
| 3 | Bad Bunny | 81.9 |
| 4 | The Weeknd | 67.0 |
| 5 | Justin Bieber | 55.9 |
| 6 | Ed Sheeran | 52.3 |
| 7 | Eminem | 49.2 |
| 8 | Ariana Grande | 48.4 |
| 9 | Kanye West | 47.5 |
| 10 | Travis Scott | 46.6 |
| 11 | J Balvin | 46.0 |
| 12 | Post Malone | 43.4 |
| 13 | Rihanna | 42.3 |
| 14 | BTS | 42.0 |
| 15 | Future | 40.1 |
| 16 | Kendrick Lamar | 38.7 |
| 17 | Nicki Minaj | 37.6 |
| 18 | Ozuna | 37.3 |
| 19 | Billie Eilish | 36.5 |
| 20 | Juice WRLD | 36.2 |
| 21 | Chris Brown | 33.2 |
| 22 | Lil Wayne | 32.9 |
| 23 | Bruno Mars | 32.9 |
| 24 | Daddy Yankee | 32.8 |
| 25 | XXXTENTACION | 32.7 |
This list reflects the cumulative streams across all of an artist’s tracks, including collaborations, and is updated regularly to capture the latest trends in music streaming.
Monthly Listeners vs. Total Streams
A common point of confusion is the distinction between monthly listeners and total streams. While Spotify often highlights artists with the highest monthly listeners, this metric does not necessarily correlate with total streams.
For instance, although Billie Eilish frequently ranks high in monthly listeners, her total streams do not surpass those of artists like Drake or Swift, who have built extensive catalogs over the years.
Future Predictions
Looking ahead to 2024, the competition among artists remains fierce. With new releases and potential collaborations, the rankings could shift significantly.
As of now, Drake is projected to maintain his lead, but artists like Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny are expected to continue closing the gap, especially with their strong fan bases and consistent output of popular music.
More Spotify Stats ⤵
▶ Top Artists on Spotify by Monthly Listeners
▶ Most Streamed Female Artists on Spotify
▶ Most Streamed Female Albums on Spotify
Whether you’re a fan of hip-hop, pop, or electronic music, there’s no denying the impact that these artists have had on the music landscape.
