Hip-hop legend Kendrick Lamar is proving once again why he’s one of the greatest in the game, as he reclaims the No. 1 spot on the U.S. Spotify Top Artists chart, dethroning longtime rival Drake.
According to Chart Data, Kendrick is now the most-streamed artist on the platform in the U.S., marking another huge win for the Compton rapper.
The achievement comes just weeks after Kendrick bagged five Grammy Awards for his viral diss track “Not Like Us” — a song that has dominated the charts since its release. He also made history at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, delivering a powerful performance that became the most-watched halftime show ever, pulling in 133.5 million viewers — breaking Michael Jackson’s long-standing 1993 record.
But that’s not all. Kendrick recently became the first rapper in history to surpass 110 million monthly listeners on Spotify, further cementing his dominance in the streaming era.
His latest album GNX is also shattering records, becoming the fastest rap album to hit 2 billion streams in the 2020s, beating Travis Scott’s Utopia by reaching the milestone in just 96 days.
With his upcoming “Grand National” Tour alongside SZA set to kick off soon, Kendrick shows no signs of slowing down. The duo will tour across North America and Europe, with shows already selling out in record time.
With hits like “Not Like Us,” “TV Off,” “Luther,” and “Squabble Up” dominating charts, 2025 is shaping up to be another legendary year for Kendrick Lamar.
All hail King Kendrick! 👑
What do you think — is Kendrick officially the greatest rapper of this generation?
