In a landmark achievement for the music industry, Bad Bunny has been crowned as the biggest artist of 2025 on Spotify, amassing an astounding 19.8 billion streams. The Puerto Rican sensation’s rise to the top underscores his global appeal and widespread influence, reaffirming his status as a dominant force in the music world.
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On Wednesday, Spotify unveiled its annual Wrapped data, confirming Bad Bunny as the most-streamed artist globally for 2025. After previously topping the charts in 2020, 2021, and 2022, Bad Bunny recaptured the top spot, surpassing Taylor Swift, who held the title for two consecutive years. Completing the top five are the Weeknd, Drake, and Billie Eilish. International stars Arijit Singh and Fuerza Régida also made it into the top ten, highlighting the diverse global musical landscape.
In conjunction with artist rankings, Spotify Wrapped introduced top album lists, where Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos claimed the number one position. Other prominent albums include the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack and Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft, with SZA and Sabrina Carpenter rounding out the top five.
The impressive milestones will be celebrated with unique Spotify experiences, including a Global Film Launch and interactive easter egg hunts on the platform. Fans of Bad Bunny can look forward to special animations and interactive features when playing his tracks.
Most-Streamed Artists Globally
The global music scene continues to thrive, with Bad Bunny leading the charge. Here is the list of the most-streamed artists of 2025:
- Bad Bunny
- Taylor Swift
- The Weeknd
- Drake
- Billie Eilish
- Kendrick Lamar
- Bruno Mars
- Ariana Grande
- Arijit Singh
- Fuerza Régida
Global Top Albums of 2025
Bad Bunny’s influence extends beyond singles, as evidenced by his album’s top billing. Here are the leading albums of the year:
- Debí Tirar Más Fotos by Bad Bunny
- KPop Demon Hunters by the Cast
- Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish
- SOS Deluxe: Lana by SZA
- Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
- Mayhem by Lady Gaga
- You’ll Be Alright, Kid by Alex Warren
- I’m the Problem by Morgan Wallen
- GNX by Kendrick Lamar
- Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny
Global Top Songs of 2025
Spotify’s data also revealed the year’s most popular songs. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars topped the list, while Bad Bunny secured a spot in the top five:
- “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
- “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish
- “APT.” by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars
- “Ordinary” by Alex Warren
- “DtMF” by Bad Bunny
- “back to friends” by sombr
- “Golden” by HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI, KPop Demon Hunters Cast
- “luther (with sza)” by Kendrick Lamar
- “That’s So True” by Gracie Abrams
- “Wildflower” by Billie Eilish
To further engage users, Spotify has also rolled out regional insights, with Taylor Swift dominating the U.S. artist charts. The platform unveiled features like personalized streaming data snapshots and “Wrapped Party,” allowing for interactive musical competitions among friends.