Bold headline: Bad Bunny makes history again, crowned the globe’s top artist for the fourth time as his latest album tops the world charts. And this year’s global top album signals a worldwide embrace of Puerto Rico’s vibrant sound.
For the fourth year in a row, Bad Bunny has been named Spotify’s most-streamed Wrapped artist worldwide, racking up 19.8 billion streams this year. This recognition isn’t a judgment call—it’s earned entirely by listeners. Wrapped reflects how users engage with music: every stream, playlist addition, and fan moment contributes to the year-end accolade. With this achievement, Bad Bunny becomes the first artist ever to hold the global top spot four times.
His new release, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos, also claims the year’s Global Top Album, underscoring how widely Puerto Rico’s culture and music have resonated around the world in 2025.
How the milestone unfolded
Bad Bunny first topped the global charts in 2020, then again in 2021 and 2022. Taylor Swift claimed the crown in 2023 and 2024. This year, after releasing a culturally defining album, Bad Bunny secures the top global position once more.
In 2022, Spotify celebrated the Bunny’s three-peat with a ring for each year he was Global Top Artist. This year, the tradition continued with a fourth ring presented during a tour stop in the Dominican Republic.
What’s next: gratitude and fan-focused celebration
Spotify is recognizing fans worldwide who helped propel Bad Bunny to the top, and is creating experiences tailored for them.
In collaboration with Stillz and A1 Productions, Spotify released a short film following Bad Bunny’s Sapo Concho as he travels the globe, witnessing how DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos has carried Puerto Rico’s sound to audiences everywhere. The film is available to watch via the included link.
Fans will see Sapo Concho appear in multiple places within the Spotify app. Top fans may receive a personal message from him thanking them for listening this year. There’s a little Easter egg for listeners: monitor your play button while playing or pausing any DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos track.
The celebration also continues off-platform with fan experiences in San Juan, Paris, Mexico City, Bogotá, and Madrid, where Bad Bunny’s music keeps playing.
Additionally, Spotify’s ongoing support for the next generation of musicians continues with a collaboration with the Good Bunny Foundation and Rimas Foundation to launch The Mobile Academy. This program will provide musical resources, training, and scholarships to students across Puerto Rico.
What this says about listeners worldwide
Achieving four-time glory isn’t only a win for one artist; it highlights today’s global music audience. Spanish-language music now reaches fans everywhere, and regional genres are stepping onto the world stage. Boundaries in music are becoming less defined.
What happens next
Wrapped captures a yearly snapshot, but the story continues year-round. Every stream is a vote. Every playlist is a signal. The next top artist will be decided in the same way: by Spotify listeners.
Explore your personalized 2025 Wrapped and learn more about this year’s campaign and experience on the Wrapped hub.
