Badshah becomes fifth most-watched hip-hop artist on YouTube, creates global record for India
Indian rapper Badshah has secured the fifth spot among the world's most-viewed hip-hop artists on YouTube with over 26.1 billion views, becoming the only Indian in the global top five
PTC Web Desk: Indian rapper Badshah has reached a major international milestone by securing the fifth position among the world's most-viewed hip-hop artists on YouTube. According to music analytics platform Chartmasters, the rapper has crossed 26.1 billion YouTube views, making him the only Indian artist to feature in the global top five.
The list is dominated by international rap icons including Drake, Eminem, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne, highlighting the significance of Badshah's achievement. While artists such as the late Sidhu Moosewala and Karan Aujla are also featured in Chartmasters' broader ranking of the top 1,000 hip-hop acts, neither has entered the top five.
Badshah's latest milestone reflects a career that has spanned nearly two decades. During this period, he has released more than 150 songs, with his music generating over 25 billion streams across various digital platforms.
The rapper is also leading the Indian hip-hop scene on Spotify. He currently has around 19.9 million monthly listeners, placing him ahead of popular names such as Yo Yo Honey Singh, AP Dhillon, Karan Aujla, Shubh, and Hanumankind.
Beyond hip-hop, Badshah has established himself among India's biggest digital music stars. He stands alongside celebrated singers like Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Neha Kakkar, and Lata Mangeshkar as one of the country's most successful performers on YouTube.