Industry Jul 7, 2026
Decline in explicit songs on Spotify charts
Some new statistical analysis has spotlighted a rapid decrease in the number of popular tracks that feature explicit lyrics. When did we all get so uptight?
Originally published by
MusicRadar
New data indicates a significant decrease in the prevalence of explicit lyrics on Spotify's Top 50 chart. The percentage of explicit songs has fallen from 74% in 2018 to 13% currently. Originally reported by MusicRadar.