NJ Governor Candidate Admits to Spotify Wrapped to Highlight Springsteen Fandom

Josh Gottheimer, a Democratic congressman and gubernatorial hopeful, acknowledged fabricating his Spotify Wrapped results to showcase Bruce Springsteen hits exclusively.

Josh Gottheimer shared a doctored Spotify Wrapped image claiming his top five songs of 2024 were all Bruce Springsteen tracks, including 'Thunder Road' and 'Glory Days.'
Observers noted discrepancies in the graphic's font and formatting, leading to questions about its authenticity, which Gottheimer later confirmed was fabricated.
Gottheimer stated the fake list represented his preferences if he didn't share his Spotify account with his 12- and 15-year-old children, whose listening habits skewed the actual results.
His real Spotify Wrapped showed Springsteen as his top artist, followed by Billy Joel, Drake, Travis Scott, and Taylor Swift, with songs like 'She’s the One' and 'Getaway Car' included.
The incident drew criticism and mockery online, with some questioning whether the move was an attempt to bolster his Springsteen fan credentials to appeal to New Jersey voters.