Spotify is known for its curated playlists, artist discovery and its huge library of music streaming. It’s been a major player in the music industry for years now and continues to grow. But who are the highest paid artists on Spotify?
The highest paid Spotify artist is undoubtedly Drake. The Canadian rapper has made a name for himself as one of the most successful artists of all time and his success on Spotify is no exception.
He’s one of the platform’s top streaming artists with over 20 billion streams and counting. His albums Scorpion, Views, More Life and Take Care have all been chart-toppers on the service.
Next up is Taylor Swift. Swift has had an incredible career since she first burst onto the scene in 2006.
Her success has only grown since then, with her albums 1989, Reputation and Lover being streamed billions of times on Spotify. She even managed to break records with her single “Shake It Off” which became Spotify’s most streamed female artist track in history.
Ed Sheeran is another major player in the world of streaming music. His albums X, ÷, No 6 Collaborations Project and Divide have all been incredibly popular on Spotify and have helped him secure a place among the top earners from the platform.
The Weeknd, Kanye West, Post Malone, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, J Balvin, Cardi B, Calvin Harris. All these artists are among some of the highest earners on Spotify as well.
So who is the highest paid artist on Spotify? Drake takes that title with ease having earned millions from streaming his music across multiple services including Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer and more.
Conclusion: Drake is currently the highest paid artist on Spotify with over 20 billion streams and counting across multiple platforms.