Kendrick Lamar Dominates Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 sees Kendrick Lamar dominating the charts with four songs in the Top 10, including the No. 1 hit “Luther” featuring SZA. This track has quickly gained massive popularity, thanks to its powerful lyrics and signature production style.
“Luther” becomes the first song to have ruled both the Adult R&B Airplay and Rap Airplay rankings, which began in 1993 and 1999, respectively. The track made a significant jump from No. 6 to No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart, just a week after it had already secured the top spot on Rap Airplay.
In addition to its dominance on these charts, “Luther” also climbed to No. 1 on both the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay rankings. This further solidifies its impact across multiple radio formats, showcasing its widespread appeal within the hip-hop and R&B communities.
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A week prior, the song had also reached the top of the Rhythmic Airplay chart, proving its versatility across different genres and audiences. Moreover, it continues to hold strong within the top 15 on Pop Airplay, highlighting its crossover success beyond R&B and hip-hop (Adult R&B Airplay reflects plays on a panel of adult R&B-formatted radio stations, while Rap Airplay measures the audience reach of rap tracks on R&B/hip-hop and rhythmic stations.)
Kendrick’s presence is further solidified with “Not Like Us” at No. 3, “TV Off” featuring Lefty Gunplay at No. 4, and “Squabble Up” at No. 10. With multiple hits climbing the charts, Kendrick continues to prove his lasting influence in the hip-hop industry.
Besides Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping success, other artists also made a strong impact this week. The No. 2 spot is secured by “Die With A Smile”, a soulful collaboration between Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars that has captivated pop music fans.
Meanwhile, ROSÉ (BLACKPINK) & Bruno Mars enter the Top 10 at No. 6 with “APT.”, a unique blend of K-pop and R&B that has resonated globally. Their collaboration showcases the increasing crossover between international music markets.
Several other artists have secured spots in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10. Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” ranks at No. 5, showcasing the growing popularity of country-infused hip-hop. Billie Eilish continues her success with “Birds Of A Feather” at No. 7, bringing her signature melancholic sound.
Chappell Roan makes an impressive entry at No. 8 with “Pink Pony Club”, solidifying her place in alternative pop. At No. 9, Teddy Swims’ emotional track “Lose Control” continues to gain traction among soul and R&B fans.
With four songs in the Top 10, Kendrick Lamar stands out as the dominant force in this week’s Billboard Hot 100. The variety of collaborations and genres on the chart reflect the evolving music landscape, catering to diverse audiences.
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