Taylor Swift Tops Global Charts as Biggest Artist of 2024

In 2024, Kendrick Lamar and Drake's rivalry highlighted a year of significant developments in hip-hop and R&B, alongside the emergence of new artists like Tyla and Cash Cobain. Tyla solidified her status with her debut album, building on her hit 'Water', while Cash Cobain led the sexy drill movement with popular tracks. Taylor Swift made history by winning the Global Artist of the Year Award for the fifth time and achieving multiple chart-topping successes with her album 'The Tortured Poets Department'. Meanwhile, Nigerian artist Ayra Starr topped Spotify's Global Impact List, showcasing the growing influence of Nigerian music through international collaborations. The IFPI rankings also underscored the dominance of K-pop artists in album sales, with Taylor Swift being the only non-K-pop artist in the top ranks. Overall, 2024 was marked by cross-genre collaborations and the rise of new musical talents on the global stage.