Most streamed rappers of all time on Spotify Posted on March 29, 2026 By Remy Gelenidze The landscape of digital music has reached a historic milestone, with hip-hop firmly cementing its place as the most consumed genre on the planet. At the summit stands Drake, who has effectively broken the scale with a staggering 130 billion streams. This figure is more than just a number; it’s a testament to a relentless output and a back-catalog that functions as a permanent fixture on global playlists. While Drake leads the pack by a massive margin, the list reveals a fascinating tug-of-war between the “streaming natives” of the 2010s and the legends who have successfully ported their legacies into the digital age.Perhaps the most remarkable story on this chart is the unbelievable longevity of Eminem. Despite having debuted in the late 1990s—long before the concept of a “stream” even existed—Marshall Mathers continues to outpace nearly every modern superstar. Sitting at 63 billion streams, he is the only artist from the pre-digital era to reside in the top nine. His ability to maintain such high engagement without a traditional album cycle in years speaks to a cross-generational appeal that is virtually unmatched. Whether it’s Gen Z discovering his classics through social media or long-time fans returning to his discography, Eminem’s catalog remains a primary engine of Spotify’s daily traffic. The middle of the leaderboard highlights the “Modern Titans”—artists like Travis Scott, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar, who have all cleared the 50 billion mark. Travis Scott’s tie with Eminem at 63 billion reflects the high-octane engagement of a younger fanbase, while Kanye West’s 62 billion proves that his musical influence remains indestructible. Meanwhile, the presence of Juice WRLD and XXXTENTACION high on the list (45b and 39b respectively) serves as a poignant reminder of their enduring impact; their posthumous streams continue to rival the numbers of living legends like Lil Wayne and J. Cole.Diversity within the genre is also more visible than ever. Nicki Minaj leads all female rappers with 42 billion streams, maintaining her “Queen of Rap” status through a mixture of solo dominance and legendary guest verses. She is joined by the likes of Doja Cat and Cardi B, both of whom have utilized viral social media presence to drive billions of plays. Further down the list, the emergence of cult favorites like $uicideboy$ at 20 billion streams showcases how niche subgenres have found a massive, global home within Spotify’s ecosystem, often bypassing traditional radio entirely. As we look toward the future of the platform, the gap between the top tier and the rest of the industry is widening. The “100 Billion Club” was once a pipe dream, but with Drake’s current trajectory, it is likely that several names on this list will join him by the turn of the decade. For now, the rankings provide a clear picture of the current hip-hop hierarchy: a world where Drake sets the pace, the youth drive the trends, and Eminem continues to prove that true legends never go out of style. RankArtistTotal Streams1Drake130B2Travis Scott63B3Eminem63B4Kanye West62B5Kendrick Lamar54B6Future52B7Juice WRLD45B8Nicki Minaj42B9XXXTENTACION39B10Lil Wayne39B1121 Savage38B12Lil Baby35B13Quavo34B14Lil Uzi Vert33B15J. Cole31B16Young Thug30B17Doja Cat30B18Offset29B19Gunna27B20Tyler, The Creator26B21Playboi Carti25B22Wiz Khalifa25B23JAY-Z23B24A$AP Rocky23B25Cardi B22B26$uicideboy$20B[VIA] RECENT RELATED ARTICLESEminem Out-Streams Modern Hip-Hop Giants on SpotifyMarch 22, 2026Most Streamed Rappers on Spotify in 2026 So FarMarch 22, 2026Eminem’s “Without Me” Hits 3 Billion Streams on SpotifyMarch 14, 2026Eminem’s 15 most streamed songs on SpotifyOctober 7, 2024Eminem earns his biggest ever streaming debut on global Spotify with “Houdini”June 1, 2024The 50 most streamed rap songs of all time on SpotifyJuly 18, 2023 EminemSpotify