Nobody expected a 2012 pop anthem to become one of the biggest streaming stories of 2026 — but that’s exactly what happened when Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber’s “Beauty and a Beat” exploded back to the top of the global charts.

And now? The record keeps growing. As it should! 

Don’t forget and don’t hate, Nicki has writing credit for Beauty and a Beat, we love to see a woman be powerful and paid properly!

“Beauty and a Beat” has reportedly spent around 30 days at No. 1 on the Global Spotify chart in 2026, outperforming current-era competition from artists like Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, and even catalog resurgences from Michael Jackson!

For Nicki Minaj, though, this comeback feels bigger than nostalgia.

It’s validation.

Another day another slay!

Reign Queen Reign