Kendrick Lamar has cemented his place at the top of the charts in 2024, surpassing all other artists with the most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100. The Compton rapper’s remarkable achievements have defined a banner year for him, capped by his chart dominance.
Lamar’s standout singles, including “Not Like Us,” “Squabble Up,” and his collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin, “Like That,” all hit the number-one spot, with “Not Like Us” even becoming the best-selling song of 2024 in the U.S. and breaking multiple streaming records.
Beyond his Billboard triumphs, Lamar made history by securing three consecutive number-one spots on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, thanks to tracks from his latest album GNX—“Squabble Up,” “TV Off,” and “Luther,” the latter featuring SZA.
In total, Lamar notched five chart-topping songs across 2024, adding another record to his list of accomplishments. He also enjoyed immense commercial success amid his ongoing rivalry with Drake, with their feud generating over $15.4 million in streaming and sales revenue.
In a further testament to his cultural impact, Kendrick Lamar was named the number-one pop star of 2024 by Billboard, surpassing major figures like Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift. Billboard lauded Lamar for not only reminding audiences of his peak years but also for pushing the boundaries of his artistry and chart success in ways the genre had not seen in years.
Lamar’s 2024 has solidified his legacy as one of the most influential artists of his generation.
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