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Drake Tops Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Artists List as Chart Data Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Music statistics platform Chart Data has marked its 10th anniversary by partnering with Apple Music to unveil a ranking of the 20 most-streamed artists of all time on the streaming platform.
The list highlights the artists who have defined the streaming era, with American and Canadian stars dominating the rankings thanks to years of commercial success, chart-topping releases, and massive global audiences.
Leading the pack is Drake, whose decade-long run of streaming dominance sees him claim the top spot. Close behind is Taylor Swift at No. 2, making her the highest-ranked female artist on the chart.
At No. 3 is Future, whose influence on modern trap music has translated into billions of streams worldwide. The top five is rounded out by YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Bad Bunny, both of whom have built remarkably loyal fan bases in the streaming era.
Further down the list, Lil Baby claims sixth place, followed by The Weeknd at No. 7 and Morgan Wallen at No. 8.
Kanye West and Post Malone complete the top 10, underscoring the continued popularity of hip-hop and crossover pop acts on the platform.
The rankings also feature some of music’s most recognisable names, including Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Durk, Gunna, Rod Wave, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and Eminem.
Apple Music’s Top 20 Most-Streamed Artists of All Time
- Drake
- Taylor Swift
- Future
- YoungBoy Never Broke Again
- Bad Bunny
- 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
- Eminem
The ranking offers another snapshot of how streaming has reshaped the global music industry over the last decade, with hip-hop, pop, country,
Latin music, and R&B all represented among the platform’s biggest success stories. It also reflects the enduring influence of artists whose catalogues continue to attract billions of streams years after their original release.
