BAD BUNNY CROWNED SPOTIFY’S BIGGEST GLOBAL ARTIST OF 2025

Spotify Wrapped 2025 has arrived, and once again, it’s Bad Bunny who sits firmly on top of the world. The Puerto Rican megastar has officially been named Spotify’s Top Global Artist of 2025, marking the fourth time in his career that he has achieved the milestone. No other artist in the platform’s history has reached the number-one global position so many times, further cementing his status as a modern musical powerhouse.

This year’s achievement is particularly notable as it sees Bad Bunny dethroning Taylor Swift, who held the top spot in both 2023 and 2024. Though Swift continued to dominate in many regions, globally it was Bad Bunny’s explosive streaming numbers, sold-out stadium tours, and genre-defying hits that placed him back at the top.

His latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, has been a massive success, and Spotify confirms it officially took the title of Global Top Album of 2025. The record’s fusion of reggaeton, Latin trap, and indie influences has earned widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike, while keeping Bad Bunny at the centre of global pop culture.

Meanwhile, the most-streamed song worldwide this year was Die With A Smile, the emotional and cinematic collaboration between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. The duet has resonated deeply across continents, driven by a viral resurgence on TikTok and strong radio support throughout 2025. Its sweeping vocals and nostalgic production style helped it climb to the top of the charts and ultimately secure Spotify’s biggest single of the year.

However, despite Bad Bunny’s global dominance, Taylor Swift continues to reign supreme in key markets. She was crowned the most-streamed artist of the year in both the United Kingdom and the United States, maintaining her grip on Western pop audiences even as the worldwide charts shifted.

In the UK specifically, the most-streamed track of 2025 was Ordinary by Alex Warren. The emotional pop ballad became a breakout sensation, receiving heavy support from British radio and building a passionate fanbase across social media platforms. Warren’s presence at the top of the UK charts reflects the growing influence of emerging artists in the market.

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Spotify Wrapped has once again highlighted the increasingly global nature of music consumption. Regional preferences differ dramatically, yet artists like Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars continue to transcend national borders, shaping the soundtrack of the modern world.

For Bad Bunny, 2025 marks yet another chapter in a career that shows no signs of slowing down. From chart success to world tours and major brand collaborations, his cultural impact remains unmatched. As fans celebrate another year of Wrapped results, one thing is clear: Bad Bunny is still the king of global streaming.