50. Bebe Rexha – Meant to Be
1,455,174,068 streams
49. Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
1,459,184,363 streams
48. Kesha – TiK ToK
1,463,600,042 streams
47. Khalid – Location
1,473,001,849 streams
46. Queen (Freddie Mercury) – We Will Rock You
1,476,351,150 streams
45. Sam Smith – Dancing With A Stranger
1,478,859,633 streams
44. Khalid – Better
1,518,218,723 streams
43. Lady Gaga – Always Remember Us This Way
1,524,868,043 streams
42. Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever
1,532,214,831 streams
41. Lil Nas X – Old Town Road (remix)
1,583,486,285 streams
40. Sia – Unstoppable
1,583,889,182 streams
39. Lady Gaga – Poker Face
1,598,277,227 streams
38. R.E.M. (Michael Stipe) – Losing My Religion
1,598,530,026 streams
37. Steve Lacy – Dark Red
1,638,108,376 streams
36. Black Eyed Peas (Fergie) – I Gotta Feeling
1,675,667,633 streams
35. Khalid – Young Dumb & Broke
1,696,236,741 streams
34. Cardi B – I Like It
1,712,880,670 streams
33. Billie Eilish – ocean eyes
1,722,189,165 streams
32. Frank Ocean – Pink + White
1,726,970,850 streams
31. Sam Smith – Unholy
1,739,793,822 streams
30. Miley Cyrus – Party In The U.S.A.
1,824,042,188 streams
29. Billie Eilish – everything i wanted
1,827,697,871 streams
28. Queen (Freddie Mercury) – Under Pressure
1,833,447,857 streams
27. Måneskin (Victoria De Angelis) – Beggin’
1,837,543,197 streams
26. Doja Cat – Woman
1,845,092,804 streams
25. Wham! (George Michael) – Last Christmas
1,870,094,805 streams
24. Sia – Cheap Thrills
1,922,832,198 streams
23. Sia – Chandelier
1,940,538,962v
22. Lauv – I Like Me Better
1,996,548,063 streams
21. Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
2,036,274,591 streams
20. Doja Cat – Kiss Me More
2,061,981,519 streams
19. Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
2,085,988,035 streams
18. Billie Eilish – when the party’s over
2,111,540,019 streams
17. Queen (Freddie Mercury) – Another One Bites The Dust
2,116,007,113 streams
16. Lady Gaga – Die With A Smile
2,117,721,266 streams
15. Sam Smith – I’m Not The Only One
2,128,714,279 streams
14. Lil Nas X – INDUSTRY BABY
2,139,673,379 streams
13. Halsey – Without Me
2,215,513,369 streams
12. Tyler, The Creator – See You Again
2,243,659,810 streams
11. Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER
2,246,282,099 streams
10. Sam Smith – Stay With Me
2,258,964,347 streams
9. Queen (Freddie Mercury) – Don’t Stop Me Now
2,264,561,335 streams
8. Sam Smith – Too Good At Goodbyes
2,268,244,361 streams
7. Lil Uzi Vert – XO Tour Llif3
2,312,125,782 streams
6. Elton John – Cold Heart
2,314,139,678 streams
5. Miley Cyrus – Flowers
2,469,100,486 streams
4. Billie Eilish – bad guy
2,691,786,812 streams
3. Lady Gaga – Shallow
2,704,812,479 streams
2. Queen (Freddie Mercury) – Bohemian Rhapsody
2,734,685,402 streams
1. Billie Eilish – lovely
3,235,315,337 streams
Look, this list is way more than a flex. It’s proof. Proof that LGBTQ artists are not just surviving in the music industry—they’re thriving. No longer boxed into “alternative” or “underground” corners, queer musicians now dominate pop, hip-hop, indie, rock, and dance music alike. We’re talking about chart-topping, award-winning, playlist-busting success.
And let’s be honest—this impact didn’t always come easy. Many of these artists had to fight through silence, censorship, or plain old industry bias. But what do they do? They made the music undeniable. Whether you’re throwing it back with Queen, vibing to Steve Lacy, or belting out Gaga’s hooks in your living room, you’re part of that movement.
And there you have it!
Let me know what you think about this list. How many of your favorite musicians and songs made it? Comment below and tag a friend who needs this playlist!
Queer musicians with a billion streams ain’t rare anymore. They’re setting the bar. They’re the mainstream, baby.
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