Spotify Wrapped 2025 crowned Bad Bunny as the most-streamed global artist, overtaking Taylor Swift. With 19.8 billion streams worldwide, the Puerto Rican superstar also led the global album chart with DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. Swift retained her dominance in the U.S., but globally, Bunny’s reign highlights reggaetón’s unstoppable influence.
The holiday season brought with it Spotify’s annual Wrapped 2025, a cultural event that reveals the world’s listening habits. This year’s biggest headline: Bad Bunny reclaimed his throne as the most-streamed global artist, surpassing Taylor Swift, who held the top spot for the past two years.
Bad Bunny amassed 19.8 billion streams worldwide, marking his fourth time leading Spotify’s global charts after dominating in 2020, 2021, and 2022. His latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, not only topped the global album rankings but also secured multiple entries in the year’s top songs list.
Taylor Swift, however, remains a powerhouse. She was named the No. 1 artist in the United States, underscoring her unmatched influence in her home market. Other global leaders included The Weeknd, Drake, and Billie Eilish, rounding out the top five.
Wrapped 2025 also highlighted the diversity of global music consumption, with K-pop soundtracks, Latin hits, and pop anthems dominating playlists. Spotify emphasized that Wrapped reflects listener-driven trends, showcasing how fans worldwide shape the music industry’s trajectory.
Major Takeaways
Bad Bunny’s Global Win: 19.8 billion streams made him the most-streamed artist worldwide.
Album Success: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS led Spotify’s global album chart.
Swift’s U.S. Dominance: Taylor Swift remains the top artist in the United States.
Top 5 Artists Globally: Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Drake, Billie Eilish.
Genre Diversity: Latin, K-pop, and pop continue to drive global listening trends.
Notable Updates
Bad Bunny now holds four global Spotify crowns, cementing his legacy.
Swift’s continued U.S. dominance shows her enduring fan base despite global competition.
Wrapped 2025 introduced new interactive features, letting users compare listening habits with friends.
Emerging artists like Arijit Singh and Fuerza Regida also made global appearances, reflecting Spotify’s expanding reach.
Conclusion
Spotify Wrapped 2025 underscores the global power of Bad Bunny, whose reggaetón-infused sound continues to resonate across continents. While Taylor Swift remains America’s queen of streaming, Bunny’s worldwide dominance highlights the shifting dynamics of music consumption—where cultural diversity and fan-driven trends define the future of the industry.
Sources: US News, Yahoo Entertainment, Variety, ABC News