Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga’s “Die With a Smile” Becomes Spotify’s Fastest Song to Hit 1 Billion Streams

Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga have achieved a historic milestone with their hit collaboration “Die With a Smile,” which now holds the record as the fastest song to reach one billion streams on Spotify. Released in August, the track has captivated audiences worldwide and set a new benchmark for success on the platform.

Spotify announced the achievement with the caption, “We like to call that legendary behavior,” celebrating the song’s unprecedented streaming performance.

The success of “Die With a Smile” goes far beyond streaming. The track reigned at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 for eight consecutive weeks, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and recently claimed the top spot on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart. With this achievement, Gaga secures her eighth Pop Airplay No. 1 hit, while Mars reaches his 10th—tying him with Justin Bieber for the most among solo male artists.

This record-breaking single has also earned critical acclaim, scoring two Grammy nominations for the 2025 awards: Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

Gaga shared her excitement and gratitude with fans on Instagram, writing: “Watching fans from all over the world celebrate this music has meant so much to me… Thank you thank you thank you for loving our song i love you for real…”