| 2. Ed Sheeran – with over 30 billion streams, Ed Sheeran is the second highest-paid artist on Spotify. |
| 3. Post Malone – Post Malone has over 20 billion streams on Spotify, making him one of the highest-paid artists on the platform. |
| 4. Justin Bieber – Justin Bieber has over 20 billion streams on Spotify and is also one of the highest-paid artists on the platform. |
| 5. The Weeknd – The Weeknd has over 15 billion streams on Spotify, making him one of the highest-paid artists on the platform. |
| 6. Ariana Grande – With over 15 billion streams, Ariana Grande is one of the highest-paid artists on Spotify. |
| 7. Rihanna – Rihanna has over 15 billion streams on Spotify, making her one of the highest-paid artists on the platform. |
| 8. Billie Eilish – Billie Eilish has over 10 billion streams on Spotify and is also one of the highest-paid artists on the platform. |
| 9. Kanye West – Kanye West has over 10 billion streams on Spotify, making him one of the highest-paid artists on the platform. |
| 10. Taylor Swift – With over 10 billion streams, Taylor Swift is one of the highest-paid artists on Spotify. |
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| Important Facts: |
| – Streaming royalty rates vary between artists and labels, with some receiving higher rates than others. |
| – Licensing deals and negotiations with Spotify can also impact an artist’s earnings on the platform. |
| – Artists can increase their streaming revenue by promoting their music on Spotify and engaging with their fans through social media and other platforms. |
| – The global reach of Spotify allows artists to reach a wide audience and potentially earn a significant income from streaming. |