Taylor Swift Tops Spotify Wrapped for 2024, But the Real Surprise Is at #2

It’s that time of year again—no, not just the holidays (though they’re certainly part of it). I’m talking about the much-anticipated tradition we know as Spotify Wrapped. Each year, the streaming giant delivers a personalized summary of users' musical preferences, highlighting their most-played songs, artists and genres. It also unveils global trends, showcasing the top artists, tracks and genres across its entire user base.

This year’s list dropped on Wednesday, December 4, and claiming the number one spot for the global artist of 2024 was none other than… drumroll, please… Taylor Swift.

The "Fortnight" singer soared to the top with a staggering 26.6 billion streams globally, according to Spotify, who announced that to commemorate her monumental achievement, fans will notice a "first-ever special badge" added to her Spotify artist profile.

While Swift’s dominance is hardly surprising—she’s no stranger to smashing records—it’s still worth celebrating. Swifties, of course, already know the depth of admiration (and obsession) she inspires. For me, however, the real intrigue was the number two spot—and the rest of the top ten.

Landing at number two was The Weeknd, which genuinely caught me off guard. Don’t get me wrong—I’m a fan. But his musical output this year seemed relatively quiet.