Kendrick Lamar has formally turn out to be the primary rapper to surpass 100 million month-to-month listeners on Spotify as of Monday, February 17. Followers had been anticipating this milestone, particularly after his Tremendous Bowl halftime efficiency helped increase his streaming numbers even additional.
Whereas Kendrick has by no means been one to chase business success, this achievement continues to be a serious second in hip-hop. However that’s not all—Lamar additionally turned the primary lead artist within the U.S. to succeed in one billion streams in 2025. On high of that, projections point out he’s now the primary rapper to have three albums within the Billboard 200 high ten on the similar time. Studies recommend that GNX returned to No. 1, whereas DAMN. and good child, m.A.A.d metropolis additionally landed within the high ten.
Regardless of his huge success, Kendrick’s Tremendous Bowl set sparked some debate. DJ Hed not too long ago steered that criticism of his efficiency would possibly stem from bias towards the West Coast. In the meantime, his music Not Like Us continues to dominate streaming charts, proving as soon as once more that Ok.Dot’s impression is simple.
With these milestones beneath his belt, Kendrick Lamar is in a league of his personal. Followers now wait to see what his subsequent transfer shall be, figuring out that every time it occurs, it’ll be well worth the wait.
