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As TikTok continues to dominate the music scene as emerging artists and established stars are leveraging the platform’s vast influence to engage with global audiences. On December 4, 2024, TikTok, the popular Chinese social media app, unveiled its highly anticipated annual year-end report, spotlighting the top artists who dominated the platform throughout the year.
The comprehensive list features an impressive lineup of talent from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and globally. Additionally, the report highlights the year’s most popular songs that captivated millions of users worldwide.
This article delves into the top ten American artists celebrated on the app’s 2024 rankings, including pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter and rap phenomenon Ice Spice.
TikTok's most popular musicians in the U.S. for 2024
According to Forbes, the list was made by ranking the most viewed content, including videos and songs, on the app. Therefore, here’s a look at the artists who made waves and captured hearts on TikTok in 2024:
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1. Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter emerged as one of TikTok's most trending artists in 2024, driven by the success of her two latest releases, Please Please Please, released on June 6, 2024, and Espresso, released on April 11, 2024.
According to Forbes, these tracks were featured in over 15 million videos on the platform, showcasing their widespread appeal. Carpenter's popularity was further amplified by her Short N’ Sweet tour, which kicked off on September 23, 2024.
2. Ice Spice
Ice Spice rose to TikTok fame in August 2022 with her breakout hit Munch (Feelin' U). This year, she solidified her position on the platform with her single Think U the Shit (Fart), which went viral on the platform, earning her the title of the second most popular artist on TikTok’s 2024 list.
3. NLE Choppa
Tennessee-based rapper NLE Choppa claimed the third spot on TikTok’s most popular musicians list, primarily due to the enduring popularity of his Shotta Flow remix series from the Shotta Flow Series album released in 2021.
Furthermore, NLE Choppa's most recent release, What A Christmas, released on December 6, 2024, has already sparked considerable attention online, as per The Source, making him the most popular artist in 2024.
4. Billie Eilish
California's Billie Eilish continued dominating the music and social media worlds in 2024. Her third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, released in May 2024, became a cultural sensation.
Among the album's tracks, Birds of a Feather stood out as the most viral song on the app, cementing Eilish's position as one of the platform’s top artists.
5. Meghan Trainor
American singer Meghan Trainor secured her spot on TikTok’s list for a unique reason. Her album Timeless marked her return to touring after a seven-year hiatus.
Trainor captured the hearts of TikTok users by sharing her life as a touring pop mom, documenting moments from her tour, and engaging fans in a relatable and creative way that resonated deeply on the platform.
6. Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo's GUTS World Tour catapulted her to TikTok's 2024 list of top musicians. Her chart-topping tracks, including The Grudge, vampire, logical, Deja Vu, Brutal, Jealousy, Jealousy, Pretty Isn’t Pretty, and Enough For You resonated widely on the platform.
7. Addison Rae
Already a TikTok star with over 88 million followers since her rise to fame in July 2019, Addison Rae made the 2024 list for her leap into the music scene. Her debut major label single, Diet Pepsi, earned a spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
Additionally, her collaboration with Charli XCX on the Von Dutch remix further cemented her place in the spotlight.
8. KATSEYE
The girl group KATSEYE, composed of members Manon, Sophia, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae, made waves in 2024 with their debut album, which coincided with the release of Netflix's Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE.
The series premiered just a week after their lead single, SIS (Soft Is Strong) debuted, amplifying their popularity.
9. Benson Boone
Benson Boone gained widespread recognition in 2024 after opening for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in London this past May.
His performance of Beautiful Things, a track from his album Fireworks & Rollerblades, released on January 19, 2024.
10. Lay Bankz
Lay Bankz took the Chinese app by storm in 2024 with her hit single Tell Ur Girlfriend, released in February. The track’s accompanying TikTok dance challenge quickly went viral on the platform.
In addition to these artists, notable tracks from other musicians, including Carnival by ¥$, Kanye West, and Ty Dolla $ign, Never Lose Me by Flo Milli, and TGIF by GloRilla, contributed to the platform’s vibrant music scene this year.
