Bruno Mars becomes the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, celebrating the achievement with fans and humour

American singer Bruno Mars has celebrated a major milestone in his music career after becoming the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

The achievement, marked on January 27, 2025, has made Mars a record-holder on the popular streaming platform.

In a lighthearted reaction shared via his Instagram Story, Mars expressed his excitement and thanked his fans for their continued support.

He urged them to keep streaming his music, playfully stating that the massive number of streams would soon help him “get out of debt.”

“Keep streaming! I’ll be out of debt in no time,” he wrote, alongside a celebratory message.

Spotify, known for being one of the highest-paying streaming platforms, has made significant waves in the music industry, with top artists earning substantial sums from their streams.

According to *Chart Masters*, Drake and Taylor Swift are the top earners on the platform, with earnings of $7,717,904 and $7,713,106, respectively.

Bruno Mars’ new achievement further solidifies his position as one of the most successful artists on Spotify, with his music resonating strongly with listeners worldwide.