Can Taylor Swift Dethrone The Weeknd for This Title, Following Her Historic Takeover Of Elvis Presley?

Published 01/01/2024, 1:23 AM EST

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In the ever-evolving tapestry of music history, certain artists transcend time, leaving an inevitable mark on the hearts of listeners. Taylor Swift, a luminary in the vast realm of pop, has become a testament to this enduring legacy. Through record-breaking feats and unwavering commitment, she has etched her name alongside the greats. And 2023 was that chapter of her career, which solidified her position as a fierce force in the sea of success.

With the larger-than-life impact that Swift unleashed on the world last year, the dawn of a new one might make many wonder what she would do now. Will her legacy surpass the iconic rapper The Weeknd after her historic takeover of Elvis Presley?

Will Taylor Swift overthrow The Weeknd from his crowning seat? 

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Taylor Swift is undoubtedly one of the biggest music superstars in the world at the moment. But The Weeknd has been giving her tough competition at every turn. Pop Crave recently rolled out a post regarding a new victory The Weeknd has made on Spotify, revealing how the Grammy winner has become the most monthly listener artist in the world. He has racked up over 110 million streams on the platform in the past year.

Through this major milestone, he reclaimed his throne, which the ‘Lover’ singer took from him in November 2023. She overtook the rapper with a jaw-dropping 105.335 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Now this news puts both iconic superstars again in a head-to-head competition. However, considering the waves Swift has made in the past year, it is safe to assume that she might topple his numbers again.

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Her historic achievement against Elvis Presley at Billboard as a Solo Artist with Most Weeks at No. 1 can also specify her supremacy over her contemporaries. Not to mention, she has been continuously breaking her records on the platforms lately.

Miss Americana broke the Spotify record 28th time

Quite recently, Taylor Swift’s ‘Wildest Dreams’ broke the Spotify record of 600 million streams. The song was from the album ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ which came out in September last year and received immense love from Swifties around the globe. While breaking these records would be a big thing for most, it was just another normal day for the producer.

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After all, it was the 28th track of her that reigned over this list. It comes as no surprise for her fans that her songs keep breaking records. So fans can expect her to surpass the records of ‘Call Out My Name’ singer. However, it is just the beginning of 2024 and only time will tell what the year brings for these two amazing musicians.

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Do you think Taylor Swift will take over The Weeknd again? Let us know in the comments below!

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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