Playboi Carti’s MUSIC Shocks the Industry with 139 Million Spotify Streams on Day One

Playboi Carti has officially taken over. His highly anticipated album MUSIC just delivered one of the biggest debuts in streaming history, racking up a massive 139 million first-day streams on Spotify. This makes it the biggest album drop of 2025 and the seventh-largest debut of all time on the platform.

The numbers don’t lie. Carti’s influence is undeniable. After years of teasing, delays, and cryptic messages, MUSIC has finally arrived, and the world is locked in.

Carti’s MUSIC Dominates the Global Spotify Charts

Not only did Playboi Carti drop one of the biggest albums of the decade, but he also took over the entire Global Spotify Chart. Every single track from MUSIC debuted on the chart, proving the album’s massive reach.

Here’s how Carti’s top songs performed on day one:

• Number 1 – EVIL J0RDAN – 9.52 million streams
• Number 2 – CRUSH – 7.89 million streams
• Number 3 – RATHER LIE – 7.39 million streams
• Number 5 – POP OUT – 7.23 million streams
• Number 7 – MOJO JOJO – 6.63 million streams

The lead track “EVIL J0RDAN” debuted at number one, making it the biggest song debut of 2025 so far. Close behind was “CRUSH” at number two, followed by “RATHER LIE” at number three.

With these numbers, Carti has cemented himself as one of the most dominant forces in modern rap, sitting comfortably among streaming giants.

A Historic Spotify Debut

To put MUSIC’s 139 million first-day streams into perspective, here’s how it stacks up against Spotify’s biggest album debuts ever:

1. The Tortured Poets Department – 314 million streams
2. Midnights – 186 million
3. 1989 (Taylor’s Version) – 176 million
4. Certified Lover Boy – 155 million
5. Un Verano Sin Ti – 146 million
6. Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana – 146 million
7. MUSIC – 139 million

With these numbers, Carti has outpaced legendary releases from some of the biggest artists in the world, further proving his superstar status.

Playboi Carti Becomes the Most-Streamed Artist in the World

Following the release of MUSIC, Playboi Carti became the number one most-streamed artist on global Spotify for the first time in his career on March 14, 2025.

This is a monumental moment for the Atlanta rapper, who has built his career off of a cult-like fanbase, an unpredictable sound, and a mysterious persona. Now, he’s at the top of the streaming world, a position many never thought he’d reach. Carti had other plans.

Years in the Making: The Journey to MUSIC

The road to MUSIC was far from smooth. Playboi Carti first teased the album back in 2021, and over the years, fans were left in the dark as the project saw multiple delays, title changes, and false starts.

At one point, it seemed like MUSIC would never drop. But Carti’s patience and perfectionism paid off.

Now that MUSIC is finally here, it’s clear that the wait was worth it. The album delivers on every level, pushing boundaries sonically while maintaining the raw, high-energy vibe that made Carti a household name.

What’s Next for Playboi Carti?

With MUSIC breaking records, dominating charts, and setting the tone for 2025, Carti is officially in his prime. The next step could be a world tour, more visuals, and maybe even another project if his work ethic continues at this pace.

One thing is for sure. This is Carti’s era, and he is not letting up anytime soon.