Spotify Revealed Top Rap Summer Streaming Tracks
The music platform released its most-streamed songs from the RapCaviar and Feelin' Myself playlists for summer 2026.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Hip-Hop and Rap
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Spotify tracked user listening habits on its RapCaviar and Feelin' Myself playlists throughout the summer of 2026. Data revealed that Janice STFU topped the RapCaviar list, while Spend Dat took the lead on the Feelin' Myself playlist.
Why it matters
These rankings provide a quantitative look at the songs that defined the summer's hip-hop soundscape across major digital platforms. The data highlights which artists captured the largest audience share on prominent curated music collections.
The rankings highlight the five most-streamed tracks across both curated playlists. Drake demonstrated significant reach by claiming three of the five top positions on the RapCaviar chart.
The players
Drake
A Canadian rapper and songwriter who maintains a high level of chart performance on major streaming services.
Spotify
A digital music service that provides access to millions of songs and curated playlists for subscribers.
Cardi B
A prominent American rapper known for her high-charting singles and influence in the modern hip-hop genre.
Mac Miller
An American rapper and producer whose catalog continues to receive significant listener engagement.
Lil Baby
An influential American rapper who is frequently represented on mainstream hip-hop streaming charts.
The details
RapCaviar featured Janice STFU in the top spot, followed by Mac Miller's Cinderella and Drake's Shabang. On the Feelin' Myself playlist, Spend Dat claimed first place ahead of Taffy and PLUTO's Feeling On My Body and Cardi B's AH HA.
Timeline
June 21, 2026: The summer streaming tracking window began.
September 22, 2026: The summer streaming tracking window concluded.
Industry Dynamics
The prominence of these specific playlists reflects the broader shift in how major streaming platforms influence contemporary music consumption. By highlighting top tracks, Spotify reinforces its role as a key arbiter of seasonal hip-hop trends in the industry.
Listeners can access these top-streamed songs directly through the RapCaviar and Feelin' Myself playlists on the Spotify mobile and desktop applications. The curated lists provide a simplified way for fans to hear the most popular tracks of the summer season.
The takeaway
These streaming results demonstrate how platform-curated lists continue to dictate which artists gain the most exposure throughout the year. Fans can utilize these rankings to discover high-performing tracks that align with their preferred musical style.
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