10 musicians who should be stars of the Fortnite Music Pass

Antonia Haynes
Duncan Proctor
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Table of Contents
  1. TL;DR
  2. 10 musicians who should be stars of the Fortnite Music Pass
  3. Conclusion
  4. FAQs
  5. References
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TL;DR

  • The Fortnite Music Pass is a mini battle pass for cosmetics that focuses on a musical artist or group. 
  • At the time of writing, there have been nine seasons of the Fortnite Music Pass, which used to be called the Festival Pass. 
  • Previous artists include Billie Eilish, Metallica, Lady Gaga, and Hatsune Miku. 
  • Some musicians who would be a good fit for the Fortnite Music Pass in the future include BTS, Kendrick Lamar, and BABYMETAL. 

The Fortnite Music Pass is a cosmetic pass in Fortnite, previously known as the Festival Pass. At the time of writing, July 2025, the Music Pass is currently in its ninth season. 

Collaborations with big-name musicians are nothing new for Fortnite, as the game has included major Fortnite collabs with music icons since 2019 (the first real-life artist to feature was Marshmello in February 2019). However, the Music Pass is more in-depth than some of the simpler collabs, as it is a mini battle pass of sorts dedicated purely to the featured artist. 

There have already been nine Fortnite Music Pass artists, but what possibilities could the future hold when it comes to more collabs? 

We’re going to be looking at 10 of the best artists for the Fortnite Music Pass thanks to their talent, popularity, and potential when it comes to possible Fortnite cosmetics and other in-game items, such as Jam Tracks. 

10 musicians who should be stars of the Fortnite Music Pass

The following artists not only have a large following that could draw more players to Fortnite, but their artistic brands are also well-suited to the game’s cosmetic elements. Here are our picks for the best potential collaborations for the Fortnite Music Pass. 

10. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift plays a white acoustic guitar on stage
A Taylor Swift collab with Fortnite could have a similar vibe to the Sabrina Carpenter collaboration / Image credit: Taylor Swift and Getty Images

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, so it would make a lot of sense for her to join forces with one of the biggest video games in the world. Swift has plenty of eras under her belt thanks to her two decades of experience. Because of this, there are all sorts of possibilities when it comes to the cosmetics that could be included in a Taylor Swift Fortnite Music Pass.

A Taylor Swift-themed Fortnite Music Pass would probably be similar to Sabrina Carpenter’s recent pass, which featured cutesy outfits and musical instrument cosmetics. 

9. Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran playing an acoustic guitar against a vibrant orange background
Sheeran’s popular music would undoubtedly attract tons of his fans to Fortnite / Image credit: Apple Music and Ed Sheeran

British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran could be a fun inclusion to the Fortnite Music Pass. He has a huge catalogue of music and various themes in his aesthetics that could be drawn upon when designing cosmetics, such as his tattoos or his guitar.

Much like Swift, Sheeran has a huge fan base that could be drawn to the game if he were to become part of the Music Pass. 

8. Coldplay

Four members of Coldplay stand against a vibrant sky with a rainbow glow across the image
Each of the four members of Coldplay could get their own Fortnite skins if a collaboration were to happen / Image credit: Anna Lee and Coldplay

Coldplay has had the longest-running career in this list, having formed almost three decades ago in 1997. However, it is their most recent aesthetics that would be best suited to the Fortnite Music Pass. 

The concept for Coldplay’s album The Music of the Spheres was around space and a fictional solar system called The Spheres. There is a lot of potential when it comes to creating cosmic-themed cosmetics based on this concept. Being able to play Coldplay music as Jam Tracks would be awesome too, but this could be more difficult as Coldplay don’t often allow their music to be used

If Coldplay did decide to team up with Epic Games, a stint on the Fortnite Music Pass would be great, but unfortunately, they seem like the most unlikely candidates to do so on this list. 

7. Huntrix and The Saja Boys

A split image of two animated groups. Top: three fierce women with unique hairstyles and outfits, holding weapons. Bottom: five stylish men posing confidently with pastel hair
Fortnite has already featured a fictional artist before with Hatsune Miku, so why not again? / Image credit: Sony Pictures Animation

At the time of writing (July 2025), the Sony Pictures Animation film K-Pop Demon Hunters is taking the world by storm. The two fictional K-pop bands from the film, Huntrix and The Saja Boys, are topping the global charts and have managed to beat records set by powerhouses in the K-pop world, such as Blackpink and BTS. With such hype surrounding the movie, its music, and its characters, a Fortnite collaboration would be perfect. 

The combination of the colorful K-pop world with the darker demon themes of the film could make for some cool, contrasting cosmetics in a Fortnite Music Pass. There are plenty of opportunities for skins, too, with Huntrix and The Saja Boys. The smash hit soundtrack would be the selling point here due to how popular it is. 

It wouldn’t even be the first time that fictional musicians have been included in the Fortnite Music Pass, as Hatsune Miku–a Vocaloid character–was the star of season 7. 

6. Beyoncé

Beyonce  holds a microphone on stage
Queen Bee is a legendary icon who could bring some cowboy couture to Fortnite / Image credit: Kevin Mazur for WireImage and Beyonce

Beyoncé has decades of experience and eras that could be utilised in the Fortnite Music Pass, but her most recent country style, the Cowboy Carter era, would be the perfect fit for Fortnite. 

The glitzy cowboy aesthetic could slot in fantastically in terms of cosmetics, but songs from the Cowboy Carter album would also make for great Jam Tracks, as would her catalogue of other smash hits.  

5. Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar in a blue jacket with patches and a black beanie smiles while holding a microphone
Kendrick Lamar could be the next hip-hop star in the Fortnite Music Pass / Image credit: Brynn Anderson for AP Photo and Kendrick Lamar

Snoop Dogg is the only hip-hop artist to have appeared on the Fortnite Music Pass so far, but when it comes to the next big hip-hop star, Kendrick Lamar would be a great choice. 

Lamar has established himself as one of the biggest hip hop musicians of this generation, with iconic performances, especially his Super Bowl 2025 performance, and tracks that could inspire plenty of fun cosmetics. Some of Lamar’s songs are already part of the game as Jam Tracks, so he would be a logical choice. 

4. Britney Spears

Britney Spears smiles widely, raising their hands playfully next to their head
Britney is on another level when it comes to music icons / Image credit: L. Busacca for WireImage and Britney Spears

As one of the most established pop singers in the world, Britney Spears could be a top singer choice in the Fortnite Music Pass. Britney has had many iconic looks over the years, from her schoolgirl outfit from Hit Me Baby One More Time to her red leather catsuit in Oops I Did It Again. The skin possibilities are endless. 

As with some of the other artists on this list, she also already has some music included as Jam Tracks in Fortnite, so a more in-depth collab would make sense. 

3. BABYMETAL

BABYMETAL's members stand in futuristic outfits with iridescent details and intricate lace sleeves
Japanese kawaii metal emerged in the early 2010s / Image credit: SUSUMETAL (PROGRESS-M) and Babymetal

Cute metal music has been on the rise in the last decade or so, and BABYMETAL is a staple group for the genre. Kawaii Japanese metal is in the same league as Vocaloid music in that it is an out-there musical genre that has seen significant growth, but it is also a genre that would fit in well with Fortnite. 

BABYMETAL are not only pioneers of this genre, but they also have a foot in the door with Fortnite, as one of their songs was featured in Season 5, and an emote was designed based on their song RATATATA. 

2. Green Day 

Green Day's members wearing sunglasses stand against a textured beige wall. They exude a cool, casual vibe, with relaxed postures and neutral expressions
Green Day has been involved with Fortnite before, but not as headliners on the Fortnite Music Pass / Image credit: Alice Baxley and Green Day

Green Day’s involvement in Fortnite has already been established thanks to the various songs available as Jam Tracks. However, this partnership could extend even more so with an appearance on the Fortnite Music Pass. 

This collab could include cosmetics themed around the different eras of Green Day’s music, including their critically and commercially acclaimed American Idiot album from 2004. 

1. BTS

BTS in stylish suits are seated in a semi-circle on chairs, casting long shadows on the floor
The huge potential of a BTS and Fortnite collab is undeniable / Image credit: Mok Jung Wook for TIME and BTS

A collaboration between BTS and Fortnite could be a massive in-game event, but also a huge crossover event for the K-pop world in general. As one of the biggest musical groups in the world, not just the K-pop genre, BTS could attract a whole new audience to Fortnite. 

Not only that, but the cosmetic possibilities are endless. The pass could include skins of each of the seven members as well as choreography emotes. There are already dance emotes available in the game based on their choreography, as well as Jam Tracks for the well-known BTS songs Dynamite and Butter. A further collaboration via the Fortnite Music Pass seems like the logical next step in this partnership.

Conclusion

So many artists would make great additions to the Fortnite Music Pass, but the 10 artists mentioned above are some particularly notable choices thanks to their popularity and potential. Hopefully, some of these artists will have the chance to shine in the Fortnite Music Pass in the future. 

FAQs

What is the Fortnite Music Pass?

The Fortnite Music Pass is a mini battle pass in Fortnite themed around a particular musician or music group. Players can make their way through the pass by completing challenges while playing the game, earning cosmetics as they go. 

There is a free and a paid version of the pass, so players who want all the cosmetics will need to pay 1,000 V-Bucks to unlock the chance to earn them.

Who are the artists in the Fortnite Music Pass?

As of July 2025, the following nine artists have been part of the Fortnite Music Pass:
• Season 1: The Weeknd
• Season 2: Lady Gaga
• Season 3: Billie Eilish
• Season 4: Metallica
• Season 5: Karol G
• Season 6: Snoop Dogg
• Season 7: Hatsune Miku
• Season 8: Sabrina Carpenter
• Season 9: Bruno Mars

How are artists chosen for Fortnite?

The artist choice process for the Fortnite Music Pass likely revolves around the global reach of the artist in question, as well as their cost and licensing. The artist will also have to approve their likeness and music being used. 
Other factors could include how well the musician suits the Fortnite world, cross-promotion opportunities, existing relationships, and community feedback. 

What artists could join Fortnite Music Pass?

As well as the artists mentioned above, some other musicians who could make an appearance due to their popularity and how well they would suit the game include the following:

• Bad Bunny
• Rihanna
• Linkin Park
• TWICE
• Dua Lipa
• Deadmau5
• Shakira
• Post Malone
• Imagine Dragons
• Michael Jackson
• Blackpink

References

  1. https://www.epicgames.com/help/en-US/c-Category_Fortnite/c-Fortnite_Gameplay/understanding-the-fortnite-battle-pass-lego-pass-og-pass-and-music-pass-a000094994 (Epic Games)
  2. https://fortnite.fandom.com/wiki/Music_Pass (Fortnite Fandom)
  3. https://famuse.co/why-doesnt-coldplay-let-people-use-their-songs/ (FAMUSE)

Antonia Haynes

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Antonia Haynes is a freelance writer who began her video game writing career in 2014. She has written for a variety of online publications, including Dot Esports and GameRant. Having an avid love of gaming since childhood, she is always happiest when playing and writing about games. Her current competitive game obsessions are Overwatch 2, Fortnite, League of Legends, and Marvel Rivals.
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