Why Spotify’s Record $11 Billion Payout Is Actually A Warning To Artists Business STREAMING Why Spotify’s Record $11 Billion Payout Is Actually A Warning To Artists Lillian Crain January 31, 2026 Spotify has officially shifted its strategy from growth to “defense,” announcing it paid out a record $11 billion in... Read More Read more about Why Spotify’s Record $11 Billion Payout Is Actually A Warning To Artists