Pop Queens Take Over The Music Industry With Streams In Trillions
By: Khadijah Robinson
The global music industry experienced a groundbreaking year in 2024, with total music streams hitting nearly 5 trillion, marking a 14% increase from the previous year. Who led this boom? Women. The remarkable performance of female pop artists who consistently topped U.S. music charts, like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Beyoncé, commanded the spotlight, with their music dominating streaming platforms for an impressive 34 weeks in 2024 .