# One Direction hits No. 2 on global Spotify chart after Liam Payne's passing

> Following Liam Payne’s passing, One Direction's songs surged up the Spotify charts as fans across the globe paid tribute. The band became the most-streamed artist in the UK on Thursday and ranked second globally. Betwee…

Published: 2024-10-20 · Desk: Latest · Source: Forbes

Following Liam Payne’s passing, One Direction's songs surged up the Spotify charts as fans across the globe paid tribute. The band became the most-streamed artist in the UK on Thursday and ranked second globally. Between Wednesday and Thursday, One Direction climbed from No. 55 to No. 2 on Spotify's global artist chart, trailing only behind Taylor Swift, marking the band's significant rise, according to Spotify.

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