Spotify Wrapped 2025: Will Ariana Grande Be Named Top Global Artist?

Spotify Wrapped 2025: Will Ariana Grande Be Named Top Global Artist?
Spotify Wrapped has become a cultural phenomenon since it was first introduced by the streaming giant in 2016.
Spotify accumulates continuous data about its listeners’ habits before publishing a rundown of the most-streamed artists of the year in December. Also, it provides users with a personalized recap of their top artists, podcasts, genres, songs, and more.
Every artist on the platform will want to claim the top spot this year, and one singer firmly in the running is Ariana Grande. Continue reading to learn if she will be named the Top Global Artist on Spotify Wrapped 2025.
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Ariana Grande is One of the Most-Streamed Artists of All Time
Ariana Grande has the potential to claim the top spot on Spotify Wrapped this year, as she is one of the most-streamed artists of all time.
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The 32-year-old singer-songwriter/actress has consistently appeared in the top five or ten lists for the most-streamed artists on Spotify.
Her critically acclaimed album, Eternal Sunshine, was released in March 2024, resulting in her ranking in ninth place on Spotify Wrapped last year.
While Ariana Grande hasn’t released any new music in 2024, the popularity of the Wicked soundtrack and the upcoming release of Wicked: For Good and its inevitable soundtrack could result in millions of streams worldwide, which could help her claim the number one spot or come close to it.
Not to mention, she has an extensive back catalogue of successful albums, such as Yours Truly (2013), My Everything (2014), Dangerous Woman (2016), Sweetener (2018), Thank U, Next (2019), and Positions (2020).
Bad Bunny is Expected to Claim the Title
As popular as Ariana Grande might be, BEO betting odds show that Bad Bunny has the best chance of being named Top Global Artist on Spotify Wrapped 2025.
He’s the current favorite following the release of his new album Debà Tirar Más Fotos in January 2025, which received much acclaim from top music critics and fans worldwide.
As a result, he will soon embark on an all-stadium world tour to bring the songs to his international fans, which will likely lead to increased streams on the platform.
Not to mention, Bad Bunny has remained one of the most popular albums on Spotify in the years he failed to release an album. For instance, he ranked in the top 3 global artists in 2023 and 2024, proving his popularity with listeners globally.
It wouldn’t be the first time he has appeared on the list, as he was named Top Global Artist on Spotify Wrapped for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022.
Other Artists Are Likely to Stand in Ariana Grande’s Way
Ariana Grande will face tough competition from other top artists this year. There is no question that Taylor Swift is one of the most popular singer-songwriters in the world at the moment.
The hitmaker was named Top Global Artist for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024, as she generated 26.1 billion streams in 2023 and 26.6 billion streams in 2024.
Even if she doesn’t release an album this year, it might be tough to beat those numbers, especially as she has a loyal and passionate fan base that regularly listens to her music. For this reason, Taylor Swift is a strong contender to secure the title in 2025.
Of course, another artist could land the top spot, as The Weeknd’s seventh album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, is a critical and commercial success, and he recently kicked off his North American stadium tour to promote it.
Also, he has consistently been named among the top five or ten global artists over the years, even when he hasn’t released any new material.