Drake leads artists and Kendrick Lamar has the most played song in Chicago on Spotify Wrapped 2025

Spotify released this Tuesday (2) the Wrapped 2025, an annual survey that reveals the listening habits of its 713 million users worldwide. Em Chicago, the most played artist was the Canadian Drake. The most played song in the city, however, belongs to its main rival, Kendrick Lamar, in partnership with SZA.

The track “luther (with SZA)” took first place on the local Chicago chart. The data draws attention to the well-known public rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, intensified throughout 2025. Wrapped Mapped, a tool that highlights trends by city, confirmed the exclusive figures for the metropolis of Illinois.

The survey also shows a strong presence of Latin and pop artists in the taste of residents of Chicago. Bad Bunny appears with the second most listened to song in the city.

Top 5 most played songs in Chicago

The local list presents a diversity of genres.

• 1st “luther (with SZA)” – Kendrick Lamar & SZA
• 2nd “DtMF” – Bad Bunny
• 3rd “Die With A Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
• 4th “Ordinary” – Alex Warren
• 5th “Timeless (feat. Playboi Carti)” – The Weeknd & Playboi Carti

Drake consolidates dominance among local artists

Drake regained leadership among the most listened to artists in Chicago. The Canadian rapper had come in second place in 2023, behind Taylor Swift. In 2024, Spotify did not publish a ranking of artists by city.

The preference for Drake occurs even without the release of a solo album in 2025. The artist maintained a high turnover with singles, collaborations and back catalogue.

Latin presence and collaborations on the rise

Bad Bunny features prominently on both the local and global lists. The Puerto Rican was the most listened to artist in the world in 2025, dethroning Taylor Swift, who had held the position since 2023.

The track “DtMF” appears in second place in Chicago and also in the global top 5. Reggaeton continues to gain ground in the city, following the national trend in the Estados Unidos.

Comparison with national and global rankings

In the Estados Unidos, “luther (with SZA)” also leads the ranking of most played songs. The same track occupies the first position in several American cities.

“Die With A Smile”, a partnership between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, appears third in The song was the most played globally in 2025.

Global data shows changes at the top

Bad Bunny reached number one worldwide for artists for the first time since 2022.

The global music ranking maintains four tracks also present in the American top. The exception is “APT.”, by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars, which appears only in the global top.

Recent history of Chicago on Wrapped

In 2023 Taylor Swift had been the most listened to artist in the city. Drake appeared right behind. Spotify did not release a ranking of artists by city in 2024.

The 2025 edition marks the full return of local data. Usuários of Chicago can access Wrapped Mapped directly on the official Spotify app or website.

The annual Spotify survey serves as a cultural thermometer for cities. Em Chicago, the division between Drake and Kendrick Lamar reflects the musical polarization that marked hip-hop in 2025.

Final numbers for Wrapped 2025 in Chicago

The city recorded strong consumption of rap, R&B and Latin pop. Colaborações among artists from different genres gained prominence in the local ranking. Spotify recorded an 18% increase in hours broadcast on Chicago compared to 2024.