Pecohub Drake has officially been the best-selling rapper globally for 11 straight years. See who makes the top 10 and the reason behind his decade-long reign
Drake has been named the best-selling rapper in the world for the eleventh consecutive year, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
The IFPI’s 2025 Global Artist Chart ranks him No. 3 overall, behind Taylor Swift and Stray Kids. He remains the highest-ranked rapper on the list, extending a streak that now spans more than a decade.
Other rappers in the 2025 top 20 include Kendrick Lamar (No. 6), Tyler, The Creator (No. 12), and Eminem (No. 15)
The IFPI ranking measures worldwide performance across streaming, downloads, and physical sales, reflecting total global consumption rather than performance in a single territory.
The top 10 best-selling artists for 2025 worldwide are:
- Taylor Swift
- Stray Kids
- Drake
- The Weeknd
- Bad Bunny
- Kendrick Lamar
- Morgan Wallen
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Billie Eilish
- Lady Gaga
Swift maintains the No. 1 position for the sixth year in a row. Drake’s placement at No. 3, however, makes him the highest-performing rapper globally for the eleventh straight year.
