Arijit Singh Beats Global Icons to Become Spotify's Most-Followed Artist
Arijit Singh Beats Global Icons to Become Spotify's Most-Followed Artist
Digital Desk: Indian artist Arijit Singh has quietly achieved the most followed artist, with 151 million followers on Spotify, surpassing global superstars like Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.
Arijit who is known for his soulful voice and emotional depth has struck a chord not just across India but worldwide. With a growing international fan base, especially among youngsters and global music lovers, his rise to the top feels both organic and historic.
Artists who Gained Most Followers on #Spotify ???? in June
— Pop Stats (@PopStats07) July 4, 2025
1. Arijit Singh – 3,476 K
2. Pritam – 1,828 K
3. Yo Yo Honey Singh – 1,553 K
4. A.R. Rahman – 1,429 K
5. The Weeknd – 1,426 K
6. Billie Eilish – 1,420 K
7. Taylor Swift – 1,311 K
8. Atif Aslam – 1,077 K
9. Bad Bunny – 978…
As per Wikipedia listings, the monthly listener count for Swift's is 139.6 million, whereas Sheeran and Eilish have 120.9 million and 113.6 million listeners, respectively. However, the number of listeners each month paints a different picture.
Spotify displays the number of listeners for each artist on its platform, even though it does not release information about bands' fan bases.
Fans across the world are celebrating the moment, calling it a win not just for Arijit but for Indian music on the global stage.
