Nearly 10 years after its release, “Cinderella” is experiencing a remarkable second life. The Mac Miller and Ty Dolla $ign collaboration has become one of the biggest catalog success stories of 2026, fueled by TikTok, Instagram Reels, and a new generation of listeners discovering its emotional depth.
Originally released on September 16, 2016, as part of Mac Miller’s critically acclaimed album The Divine Feminine, “Cinderella” was never pushed as a major commercial single. At over eight minutes long, the song seemed unlikely to become a streaming-era phenomenon. Yet in 2026, it is outperforming many recent releases.
The resurgence begins with social media. Across TikTok and Instagram Reels, users have embraced “Cinderella” as the soundtrack to nostalgic edits, relationship montages, graduation videos, and reflective posts about love and personal growth. The track’s dreamy production, combined with Mac’s vulnerable songwriting and Ty Dolla $ign’s melodic hook, creates the kind of emotional atmosphere that performs exceptionally well in short-form video content.
Unlike many viral songs driven by dance challenges or memes, “Cinderella” has spread through storytelling. Videos often focus on past relationships, life milestones, and bittersweet memories.
Streaming platforms have amplified the trend. As social media usage increased, “Cinderella” quickly climbed Spotify’s U.S. chart, reaching the Top 10 and generating millions of daily streams. On the Daily Global Spotify chart, the song peaked at No. 39. The momentum translated directly into chart performance. The track debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in late May and peaked at No. 31. “Cinderella” also secured a strong debut on the Billboard Global 200, and became Mac Miller’s first-ever Top 40 hit on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at No. 27.
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