Apple Music has shared its top 20 most-streamed artists of all time, giving fans a rare look at the biggest names on the platform since its launch in June 2015. Drake leads the full list, while Taylor Swift takes second place and becomes the most-streamed female artist ever on Apple Music.
Chart Data shared the ranking on X, and Apple Music reposted it through its official account, confirming the platform’s all-time streaming leaders for the first time.
Drake leads Apple Music’s all-time streaming chart
The list shows a strong presence from rap and hip-hop artists, with Future, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Baby, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Durk, Gunna, Rod Wave, and Eminem all making the top 20.
Here is the full Apple Music top 20 most-streamed artists list:
- 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
Taylor Swift’s place on the list also carries history because she publicly challenged Apple Music before launch over its free trial payment policy for artists. Apple later changed its decision, and Swift brought 1989 to the service.
Apple Music requires an active subscription and costs $10.99 per month for an individual plan in the U.S., with student, family, and Apple One bundle options also available.
