Drake Crowned World’s Best Selling Rapper Again
Global star Drake has once again proven his dominance, topping the list as the world’s best selling rapper for the eleventh year in a row.
According to International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), he ranked No. 3 on the 2025 Global Artiste Chart, behind Taylor Swift and Stray Kids.
He remains the highest ranked rapper on the list, extending a run that has lasted more than a decade.
Other rappers also made the top 20, including Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator and Eminem.
The rankings track global success across streaming, downloads and sales, showing how artistes perform worldwide.
Drake’s strong position follows a wave of major streaming milestones.
He recently became the first rapper to pass 2 billion streams on Spotify in 2026 and now holds a record for hundreds of songs crossing the 100 million mark.
The numbers confirm one thing. Drake’s global pull remains unmatched.
