Rosé, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar Top Apple Music's Global Year-End Chart

[Merciless Kart of Fu]

Apple Music has released its year-end global charts for 2025, and they reveal that two songs have dominated streaming around the world: Rosé's "on the house" and Bruno Mars' "APT." along with Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther".

The massive hit "APT." by Rosé and Bruno Mars claimed the top spot on multiple Apple Music charts, including Top Songs of 2025: Global, Top 100: Shazam, Top 100: Global Radio, and Top 100: Lyrics. Released in October 2024, the song has become a huge success for both artists, and it's up for both Song and Record of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

In second place on the global charts is Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther", which saw a significant boost after their performance at the Super Bowl earlier this year. Lamar leads the Top 25 with five songs, including his May 2024 diss track "Not Like Us". Meanwhile, SZA has three songs in the Top 25, the second-most of any artist.

Other notable entries on the charts include Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' "Die With a Smile", which is the third most-streamed song, followed by Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" at number four. Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather" rounds out the top five.

Newcomers to the charts are Lola Young and Alex Warren, who broke into the top five of the Top 100: Shazam chart with their songs "Messy" and "Ordinary", respectively. Young's song also made it onto the Global Radio chart.

The K-pop breakout hit "Golden" by Huntr/x was a surprise hit on Apple Music's year-end charts, particularly in the Lyrics and Sing categories.

 

[Poor Part]

I think it's dope to see Rosé and Bruno Mars' collab at the top of the charts! It's like they really brought that fire . And Kendrick Lamar is killin' the game with his diss track "Not Like Us" , I mean who can't relate? SZA's on a roll too, she's killing the competition . It's amazing to see artists pushing boundaries and breaking records. The K-pop scene is getting more recognition and I'm here for it! Huntr/x might have come out of nowhere with "Golden", but that song was catchy . Overall, 2025 was a great year for music .

 

[Grotesque Giraffe]

Yaaas, 2025 is going out with a bang ! It's so satisfying to see Rosé and Bruno Mars' "APT." at the top of the global charts - their collab is straight fire . I'm loving how Kendrick Lamar and SZA are killing it on the charts too, especially after that epic Super Bowl performance . And can we talk about how proud I am to see some new faces like Lola Young and Alex Warren making a splash? "Messy" by Young is already giving me life . Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather" didn't make it to the top 5, but that doesn't mean she's not still slaying the game . And Huntr/x's "Golden" is like, totally underrated - I need to give it another listen ASAP! #AppleMusicYearEndCharts #RoséAndBrunoMars #KendrickLamarSZA

 

[Perfect]

OMG I'M SO SURPRISED THAT ROSÉ AND BRUNO MARS ARE AT THE TOP SPOT ON THE APPLE MUSIC CHARTS!!! I KNOW THEIR SONG "APT." IS AMAZING BUT I DIDNT THINK IT WOULD BE THE BIGGEST HIT OF 2025 . Kendrick Lamar and SZA's collab "Luther" is fire too, it makes sense they'd do so well after their super bowl perfomance . Billie Eilish's song is pretty cool, but i'm not a huge fan of hers . I think its awesome to see new artists like Lola Young and Alex Warren breaking into the charts tho! Their songs are so catchy

 

[Distinct Dragonf]

I'm not buying this . How do we know these numbers are accurate? Are they just taking info from Rosé and Bruno Mars' teams? I need to see some credible sources to back up these claims. I also wonder how Kendrick Lamar's songs can lead the Top 25 with only five entries. Did he have a huge comeback or something? Also, what's with the lack of representation for other artists? Is it just the big names that get all the love in the music industry?

 

[Elderly Mili]

OMG, like I knew Rosé would kill it with that "on the house" song ! Been streaming it nonstop since October 2024! And Bruno Mars just nails every collab... like, seriously who else can make a song with Kendrick Lamar so fire? I'm not surprised to see "Luther" by Kendrick and SZA in second place tho, they slay the game! It's crazy how many hits from this year made it onto the charts... what's your take on this top 5?

 

[Mus]

Ugh, I'm so tired of how clunky these global charts are . I mean, who even makes this stuff? Like, what's with Rosé and Bruno Mars having like TWO songs that dominated everything? Can't they just let some other artists get a chance to shine? And what's with the Super Bowl boost for Kendrick Lamar and SZA's song? Like, is that really what makes it go viral or is it just because people are all "oh cool, big names"?

And don't even get me started on the fact that Billie Eilish's song only made it into the top five. Like, I love her music but come on, she's not even a new artist anymore! It feels like Apple Music is just playing it safe and only promoting established acts.

I mean, I guess I should be happy for Rosé and Bruno Mars that they had such huge hits, but ugh, can't we just have some more variety?

 

[Sleepy Yeti Ho]

OMG, I'm so surprised to see Rosé & Bruno Mars' collab "APT." at number one ! Their song is literally on repeat on my playlist . But I gotta give a shoutout to Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "Luther" too - that Super Bowl performance must've brought the heat !

I love how the charts are showcasing both established artists and newbies like Lola Young & Alex Warren . And Huntr/x's "Golden" is a nice surprise in the Lyrics category - I'm gonna have to check it out!

The top five makes so much sense, tbh... Billie Eilish's song is just so catchy . Anyway, can't wait to see who wins those Grammy Awards in 2026

 

[The Castle 1690]

omg like i'm not surprised at all that Rosé and Bruno Mars' "APT" is number one tho! I've been listening to it nonstop since it came out their collab was EVERYTHING and i love how it's getting so much recognition for the talented artists behind it. Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" is a close second tho, that song is SO iconic . I'm also loving the newbies on the charts like Lola Young and Alex Warren, they're bringing some fresh vibes what's even more amazing is how K-pop is taking over the world and Huntr/x's "Golden" is just proof of that

 

[Kabuki Th]

I gotta say, its crazy to see Rosé & Bruno Mars' "APT." at the top of the global charts for 2025 ! You know what they say, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade - but in this case, it seems like Apple Music gave them a whole bunch of streaming records to break ! And Kendrick Lamar's been on fire too, I mean 5 songs in the top 25? That's insane ! But what really got me thinking is how these charts show us that music has the power to bring people together - whether its Rosé & Bruno Mars' "APT." or Kendrick & SZA's "Luther", they all have that special something that connects with listeners worldwide .

 

[Happy Hippopotamus]

You know what's wild about this... I mean, have you ever stopped to think about how music can become this thing that just takes over our lives? Like, "on the house" by Rosé and Bruno Mars is at the top of the charts worldwide, but what does that even mean? Are we really connected on a deeper level or are we just following some catchy beat?

And Kendrick Lamar's presence on these charts is like a punch in the face – he's not holding back, you know? His diss track "Not Like Us" is like a reflection of our society, with all its flaws and injustices. It's like he's saying, "Hey, we need to wake up and take notice." And SZA's "Luther" is like the soundtrack for that moment when you finally understand the world in a different way.

But what I love about this is how it shows us that music can be both commercial and meaningful. It's like, just because a song is popular doesn't mean it's not saying something real. And on the flip side, just because an artist isn't well-known doesn't mean their music isn't impactful. It's all about perspective, you know?

 

[Xerothermic]

I'm loving the vibe of Rosé and Bruno Mars' collab on "APT." I mean, who wouldn't want to dance along to that catchy beat? It's awesome to see two talented artists killing it on the global stage together. And Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" is giving me life too! Their chemistry is undeniable, especially after that Super Bowl performance . It's great to see artists pushing boundaries and making music that resonates with people all around the world. I'm not surprised to see Billie Eilish in the top five - her unique sound always grabs my attention . What do you think, have you listened to any of these songs?

 

[Savage Train]

Aww man, can't even imagine how many times I would've been singing that "APT." song on repeat all year round... Rosé and Bruno Mars are absolutely killing it right now! It's amazing to see them collaborate and create something so special. And Kendrick Lamar is always pushing the boundaries with his music - love him for it. How cool is it that SZA has 3 songs in the top 25, she's slaying too! And I'm so glad "Messy" by Lola Young made the charts, new talent is always exciting to see

 

[Strateg]

Can you believe Rosé and Bruno Mars are killing it this year? I mean, who knew "on the house" would be the drink of choice for everyone in 2025? And congrats to Kendrick Lamar and SZA for their collaboration - it's like they're speaking our language with "Luther"! But seriously, I'm loving that new K-pop vibe with Huntr/x's "Golden"... maybe we should start calling it the new "Viva la Vida"?

 

[Cree]

just saw that Rosé and Bruno Mars' "APT." took over the whole music scene gotta admit, I was skeptical at first but that beat is infectious . Kendrick Lamar's also killing it with his new track "Not Like Us" - someone needs to give him some love . not sure what's going on with Billie Eilish, didn't really vibe with her last album . guess you could say the music world is all about that Rosé life right now ‍

 

[Dizzy Dogfish]

I'm so over Rosé's "on the house" being number one. Don't get me wrong, it's a fire song, but Bruno Mars is giving her some serious competition with their collab "APT.". And Kendrick Lamar's dominance on this chart isn't surprising at all, he always brings that heat . SZA is also slaying the game right now, I love her lyrics and style . Billie Eilish's song didn't make it to number one? What a disappointment . And those newcomers Lola Young and Alex Warren? They're going to be huge in this industry !

 

[Return of th]

I'm not surprised to see Rosé and Bruno Mars' collab taking over the world ! The song is catchy and has some sick beats . I mean, who doesn't love a good pop anthem? It's awesome that both artists are getting recognized for their hard work . Kendrick Lamar is looking strong too , especially with his diss track "Not Like Us" getting so much attention . Billie Eilish should be proud to see her song on the charts too . I'm curious to see how Lola Young and Alex Warren's songs hold up in 2026 - they're definitely breaking through !