Los Angeles, March 12, 2025 – Ariana Grande has achieved another milestone, as her 2014 hit “Break Free,” featuring Zedd, has surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. The announcement, made by Pop Base on X at 3:41 AM PDT today, marks Grande’s 20th song to reach this milestone, cementing her position as the most-streamed female artist in Spotify’s history.
‘Break Free’ by Ariana Grande ft. Zedd has surpassed 1 BILLION streams on Spotify.
It becomes her 20th song to achieve this, the most for any woman in the platform’s history. pic.twitter.com/fZ0zqFchKU
— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 12, 2025
The track, released as part of Grande’s sophomore album My Everything, became an anthem of empowerment with its infectious EDM-pop sound and futuristic music video, featuring Grande in a striking silver outfit against a sleek, sci-fi backdrop. The song’s collaboration with German DJ Zedd propelled it to global success, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning multi-platinum certification.
Grande’s achievement underscores her dominance in the streaming era, outpacing other female artists with her extensive catalog of hits. “Break Free” joins fan favorites like “Thank U, Next” and “7 Rings” in her billion-streams club, showcasing her versatility across genres from pop to R&B. The milestone has reignited fan excitement, with many on X praising the song as a “banger” and calling for a potential sequel or collaboration with Zedd, as seen in recent Reddit discussions.
As Grande continues to dominate charts and streaming platforms, this milestone reinforces her legacy as a pop icon, with fans eagerly anticipating her future projects. “Break Free” remains a testament to her enduring appeal and innovative artistry.
