Kendrick Lamar closed out 2024 as the undisputed king of the charts, earning the title of Billboard’s top-charting artist for the year. The pgLang co-founder not only achieved multiple No. 1 hits but also broke records across major Billboard charts.
The Compton rapper scored three No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024, including “Not Like Us,” “Squabble Up,” and the Future and Metro Boomin collaboration “Like That.” “Not Like Us” went on to become the best-selling song of the year in the US, smashing multiple streaming records.
Lamar also made history on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart by logging five No. 1 singles in a single calendar year. This streak included “Squabble Up,” “TV Off,” and “Luther” with SZA, making him the first artist to achieve this feat.
The milestone caps off an extraordinary year for Lamar, which saw the release of his critically acclaimed sixth studio album, GNX, and a triumph in his public rap feud with Drake. He also dominated the live music scene, with his performances slated to include the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Looking ahead, Lamar is gearing up for his co-headlining “Grand National Tour” with SZA. The 23-date run begins April 19, 2025, at Minneapolis’ Bank Stadium and wraps on June 18 at FedExField in Landover, Maryland.
Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 achievements not only underline his dominance in the music industry but also set the stage for an even bigger 2025. Fans can expect more groundbreaking music and unforgettable live performances from this rap icon.
Kendrick Lamar ends the year as the artist with the most #1 hits on the Hot 100 in 2024 (3). pic.twitter.com/jTbMKPPaJn
— chart data (@chartdata) December 31, 2024