Bad Bunny once again makes history, as the Puerto Rican artist reached the second place among singers with the most monthly listeners on Spotify, surpassing The Weeknd and consolidating his position as one of the most influential names in global music in 2026.
Currently, Bad Bunny registers 118.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify, a figure that places him only behind Bruno Mars, who leads the ranking with approximately 128 million. The difference with The Weeknd is close to 200 thousand users, according to the most recent data available on the platform. This achievement reinforces a milestone that Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio had already set previously: he was the first Latin artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, a record that for years was dominated by Anglo-Saxon pop figures.
The impact of the Super Bowl on your numbers
One of the key moments in his recent growth was his participation in the Super Bowl halftime show.
After his appearance at one of the most watched sporting events in the world, Bad Bunny experienced an immediate increase in digital plays, such as Spotify.
The day after the event, the artist surpassed 180 million plays on digital platforms.
This further boosted its international visibility and strengthened its position in the global ranking.
For the U.S. Hispanic community, this type of exposure represents more than just numbers:
It confirms the weight of urban and Spanish-language music in the U.S. market.
Who leads Spotify in 2026?
Bruno Mars remains in first place, with nearly 128 million monthly listeners.
Its historical catalog -with hits such as That’s what I like and Locked out of heaven- together with recent releases, has allowed it to maintain its leadership.
However, the fact that Bad Bunny is so close to the top spot demonstrates how Latin music is already competing directly with the global streaming elite.
The difference with The Weeknd is close to 200,000 listeners
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Bad Bunny’s rise confirms the global power of Spanish-language music
Bad Bunny’s rise on Spotify is not just a personal achievement.
It reflects the growth of Spanish-language music consumption in the United States and the consolidation of the Latin market as a dominant force in the industry.
For millions of Hispanics living in the U.S., seeing a Latino artist compete for the top spot in the world confirms a profound cultural shift:
Spanish is no longer a niche, it is a protagonist.
The big question now is clear: can Bad Bunny become the number one artist in the world on Spotify?
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