Bad Bunny Named Spotify’s Top Artist of 2025
Bad Bunny has been crowned Spotify’s top global artist of 2025, marking his fourth time holding the title. The Puerto Rican superstar continues to dominate streaming charts worldwide, with billions of plays and a new album leading the global rankings.
Bad Bunny Named Spotify’s Top Artist of 2025
Spotify has officially announced its annual Spotify Wrapped 2025, revealing the listening habits of millions of users across the globe. At the center of this year’s celebration is Bad Bunny (Benito Martínez Ocasio), who has once again proven his unmatched influence in the music industry.
Global Recognition
- Bad Bunny was named Spotify’s most-played artist of 2025, with more than 19.8 billion streams worldwide.
- This achievement marks the fourth time he has held the global streaming crown, following his dominance in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
- His latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MÁS FOToS, topped the global albums chart, while his 2022 hit album Un Verano Sin Ti still held strong at number 10.
Competition at the Top
Bad Bunny’s success placed him ahead of other global icons:
- Taylor Swift
- The Weeknd
- Drake
- Billie Eilish
These artists rounded out the top five most-streamed performers of the year, highlighting the diverse range of global music tastes.
Songs and Albums That Defined 2025
- Bad Bunny’s track “DtMF” reached number five on the global songs chart.
- The year’s most-streamed song overall was “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, with more than 1.7 billion streams.
- Other standout tracks included Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather”, Rosé and Mars’s “APT.”, and Alex Warren’s “Ordinary.”
On the albums side, the global top five featured:
- KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack
- Hit Me Hard and Soft by Billie Eilish
- SOS Deluxe: Lana by SZA
- Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter
Regional Highlights
Listening trends varied across regions:
- In the U.K., Taylor Swift was the most popular artist, while Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet and Alex Warren’s Ordinary topped the album and song charts.
- In the U.S., Swift also led as the top artist, with Bad Bunny ranking fifth. Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” was the most popular song, and Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” topped the album chart.
Beyond Music
Spotify also revealed that The Joe Rogan Experience remained the platform’s Global Top Podcast for the sixth consecutive year, showing the continued strength of podcasting alongside music.
Conclusion
Bad Bunny’s reign as Spotify’s top artist of 2025 underscores his global appeal and the growing influence of Latin music in mainstream culture. With a Super Bowl Halftime Show appearance scheduled for February, his dominance is set to continue into 2026.
Source: Music-News.com
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