No worries, you can deactivate that option by going to Settings > Notifications > Find Spotify > Disable show in the lock screen.20 Sept 2017
Why does Spotify stay open on my phone?
Spotify app settings: The first and the most common thing that causes this is the Spotify settings. So, even if your auto-start option is turned off, the Spotify app will start on the next startup if you had the Spotify app open at the shutdown time.29 Jun 2021
How do I stop Spotify from running in the background?
- Tap the settings cog on the top right of the Spotify app to open the Settings menu.
- Scroll down and turn off the toggle switch next to “Canvas”