Damn, the only person lapping Kendrick Lamar right now is Kendrick Lamar.
At this point, giving Kendrick Lamar his flowers feels almost redundant. After a Grammy sweep for “Not Like Us,” a history-making Super Bowl performance, and the widespread acclaim for his GNX collective, the Compton lyricist has already reached heights most rappers only dream of. And yet—he’s done it again.
According to Billboard, Kendrick Lamar’s single “luther” is officially the longest-running No. 1 track in Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart history, holding the top spot for 23 consecutive weeks. The wildest part? He broke the record previously set by… himself. That’s right: his blistering Drake diss “Not Like Us” held the crown until “luther” quietly dethroned it.
.@kendricklamar and @SZA’s "luther" breaks the record for longest running #1 hit in Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart history (23 weeks).
— chart data (@chartdata) June 4, 2025
It surpasses Kendrick's own "Not Like Us". pic.twitter.com/RinelyUFJ1
Both songs dropped in 2024, making this back-to-back dominance one of the most compelling streaks in recent hip-hop memory. It also means Kendrick is likely earning more in 2025 from last year’s music than many artists earn from entire tours.
Beyond commercial success, this record-setting moment speaks to Kendrick’s unique position in music: an artist who’s equally feared on the mic and adored by the masses. Whether he’s dismantling foes or dissecting social commentary, Lamar continues to define what it means to be a generational talent.
Damn, King Kendrick did it again.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
