Taylor Swift 'Cruel Summer' joins Spotify's elite 'Billions Club'

Taylor Swift continues to dominate the music industry as her hit song Cruel Summer from her 2019 album Lover reaches a significant milestone on Spotify. 

The music streaming giant announced on Sunday,  that the track has amassed over 1 billion streams, cementing its place in Spotify's exclusive Billions Club.

Swift, a global pop superstar, took to her Instagram Story to express her excitement and gratitude for the accomplishment. 

"Summer just got a BILLION TIMES CRUELER," she exclaimed, sharing a screenshot of Spotify's congratulatory message. 

"Love you all so much for this," she added, showcasing her appreciation for her dedicated fanbase.

This achievement marks the fifth Taylor Swift song to enter the Billions Club on Spotify, an exclusive group that includes only a select number of tracks globally.

According to Spotify's own playlist, Cruel Summer is now part of this elite club alongside an impressive 468 other songs.

Among Swift's other tracks in this exclusive group are Anti-Hero, her lead single from Midnights, as well as chart-toppers like Blank Space and Shake It Off from her iconic 1989 album. 

Additionally, her collaboration with Zayn Malik, I Don't Wanna Live Forever, featured on the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack, is another track that has achieved this remarkable milestone.

Originally released as part of her Lover album, Cruel Summer garnered widespread acclaim for its catchy melodies and emotional lyrics. 

The song reached No. 3 on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart and also secured the top position on Billboard's Pop Airplay chart. 

In late August, she broke yet another record on the platform by becoming the first female artist in Spotify's history to amass 100 million monthly listeners, a testament to her enduring popularity and influence in the music world.