Drake has been crowned the most-streamed artist in Apple Music history, cementing his place as one of the most commercially successful musicians of the streaming era..
The ranking, released as part of celebrations marking a decade of music tracking by Chart Data in partnership with Apple Music, highlights the artists who have dominated listening habits on the platform since its launch.
Hip-hop emerged as the most influential genre on the list, with rappers occupying half of the top 20 spots.
The ranking is also heavily dominated by American artists, reflecting the platform’s strong presence in the United States and the global popularity of American music over the past decade.Canadian superstar Drake claimed the No. 1 position after years of chart-topping success and billions of streams worldwide.
Pop icon Taylor Swift followed closely in second place, making her the highest-ranked female artist on the list.Veteran rapper Future secured third place, while YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Latin music sensation Bad Bunny rounded out the top five.
Other notable names in the top 20 include Lil Baby, The Weeknd, Morgan Wallen, Kanye West, Post Malone, Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Durk, Gunna, Rod Wave, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and Eminem.
The ranking reflects the dominance of streaming in shaping modern music consumption and highlights the artists who have consistently captured the attention of listeners around the world.Top 20 Most-Streamed Artists in Apple Music History Drake Taylor Swift Future YoungBoy Never Broke Again Bad BunnyLil Baby.
