Kendrick Lamar has solidified his place in music history once again. The rap icon becomes the first artist to claim three consecutive No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart without interruption in its 66-year history. His latest chart-topper, “Luther,” featuring SZA, crowns the chart dated December 21st, 2024, following his earlier hits such as: “Like That,” “Not Like Us,” “TV Off,” and “Squabble Up“.
In fact, all three trendy tracks “TV Off,” “Luther,” and “Squabble Up” are from Lamar’s surprise album GNX, dropped on November 22nd via pgLang/Interscope Records. The project continues to dominate, leading the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for a third week with 125,000 equivalent units. GNX is the first album since Drake’s Scorpion in 2018 to generate three No. 1 hits on the chart, a feat further highlighting Lamar’s unmatched artistry and staying power in the streaming era.
“Luther,” a soulful collaboration with SZA, combines a Luther Vandross sample — “If This World Were Mine” — with powerful lyricism, delivering a timeless ode to love and legacy. The track also marks Lamar’s seventh career No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and SZA’s fourth, further cementing both artists’ legendary statuses.
Beyond chart dominance, fans can look forward to the duo’s highly anticipated Grand National Tour, kicking off in March 2025 across North America. As Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking year continues, GNX proves to be not just an album but a cultural moment redefining success in modern hip-hop.
