Ariana Grande’s recent album *petal*, released July 31, 2026, along with its lead single “hate that i made you love me,” remains the dominant catalyst lifting her Spotify monthly listeners above 100 million. The project triggered a sharp post-release surge that pushed the artist back into the global top 10, building on prior peaks near 124 million from late 2025. With only two weeks remaining until the August 31 resolution, sustained streaming from the new tracks and catalog plays will determine whether momentum carries her across higher thresholds. No major new releases or tours are scheduled in the immediate window, leaving daily listener fluctuations and algorithmic playlist placement as the primary swing factors for traders assessing the final tally.