In a major shake-up for the global music industry, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has once again climbed to the summit of Spotify's streaming charts. The platform's highly anticipated 2025 Wrapped data reveals that Bad Bunny is now the most-streamed artist worldwide, successfully ending the two-year reign of American pop icon Taylor Swift.
Global Streaming Crown Changes Hands
According to the official announcement from Spotify, Bad Bunny amassed a staggering more than 19.8 billion streams across the globe this year. This monumental achievement marks a powerful comeback for the Latin trap and reggaeton pioneer, who last held the number one position in 2022. He previously dominated the global chart for three consecutive years from 2020 through 2022.
Taylor Swift, who led the rankings in both 2023 and 2024, has moved to the second spot on the global 2025 list. The rest of the top five is filled by heavyweight acts: The Weeknd claims third place, followed by Drake and Billie Eilish.
A Tale of Two Charts: Global vs. US Dominance
While Bad Bunny rules the world, a different story unfolds in the United States market. The 2025 Wrapped data for the US shows Taylor Swift maintaining her stronghold as the nation's most-streamed artist. The American top five features Drake in second place, country star Morgan Wallen in third, Kendrick Lamar in fourth, and Bad Bunny rounding out the list at number five.
This contrast highlights the fascinating divide in streaming consumption, with Bad Bunny's massive international fanbase propelling him to global victory, while Swift's deep connection with American listeners keeps her on top domestically.
A Landmark Year for the Super Bowl Headliner
This latest streaming milestone caps off an exceptionally successful period for Bad Bunny. The news comes hot on the heels of his recent triumph at the Latin Grammy Awards, where he took home an impressive five awards. Furthermore, the artist is set to reach one of the biggest stages in entertainment: he is slated to headline the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show.
His return to the pinnacle of Spotify's global chart, coupled with these other career highs, solidifies 2025 as a definitive year for Bad Bunny, proving his enduring appeal and massive cultural impact across continents.
