Travis Scott has achieved an impressive milestone in the music industry, overtaking Kanye West on the list of most streamed rappers.
With a whopping 49 billion streams on Spotify, Scott is now closing in on Eminem’s spot among the top three most streamed rappers globally.
Travis Scott has experienced a meteoric rise in the music industry. Recently, he surpassed Kanye West on the list of most streamed rappers worldwide. According to Instagram blog RapTV, and confirmed by Kworb, Scott has accumulated 49 billion streams on Spotify.
Just ahead of Scott is Eminem, who holds the number two spot with 51 billion streams. Scott is quickly closing the gap, showing no signs of slowing down. Drake, however, remains far ahead with an impressive 103 billion streams.
The mixtape’s resurgence can be attributed to the recent shipment of vinyl copies. These sales are expected to move 130,000 equivalent units, including 125,000 in pure sales.
Cactus Jack Records argued that Billboard had over-weighted sales from independent stores. However, Billboard stood by their listing, keeping Carpenter’s Short ‘n Sweet on top.
The current surge in sales reflects Scott’s sustained influence in the rap industry.
The difference in streaming numbers among these top artists underscores the varying degrees of fan engagement and market reach.
Some fans have expressed surprise at Scott surpassing West, considering West’s storied career.
The possibility of Scott overtaking Eminem adds a thrilling element to the streaming competition.
Travis Scott’s achievement of surpassing Kanye West and nearing Eminem on the most streamed rappers list is a testament to his growing influence.
As the race for top streaming numbers heats up, the music industry will be closely monitoring every move.