Kendrick Lamar is experiencing one of the most dominant runs in hip-hop history. After decisively winning his rap battle with Drake in 2024, the Compton rapper has only continued to climb higher. His diss track “Not Like Us” not only won him five Grammy Awards earlier this month, but it also became a defining moment of his Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. Now, the song has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and broken multiple international records.
“Not Like Us” Continues to Dominate the Charts
Following the Super Bowl performance, “Not Like Us” has skyrocketed in popularity once again. The song just achieved the biggest international streaming week for a rap track in history and is now No. 1 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart—making Kendrick Lamar the first California-born rapper to claim the top spot. On Spotify’s global chart, the song has also seen a major resurgence, solidifying its impact beyond just hip-hop circles.
And the success doesn’t stop there. Kendrick’s collaboration with SZA, “Luther,” is also climbing the charts at a rapid pace. According to Talk Of The Charts, the song is on track to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, which would mark Kendrick’s fourth chart-topping single in just 12 months. This feat would make him the first rapper in history to achieve four No. 1s in such a short span.
The “Grand National” Tour Is Up Next
With his dominance cemented, Kendrick Lamar is preparing to take his success on the road. He’s set to co-headline the Grand National tour alongside SZA, with stops across major North American cities such as Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Los Angeles.
Kendrick’s recent victories prove that his influence in music is stronger than ever. As he prepares for the next chapter of his career, it’s clear that he remains one of hip-hop’s most powerful forces.
