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Rapper Kendrick Lamar from Compton in California has noted one of the greatest moments in his career as he surpasses 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The artist has joined an elite group of a handful of musicians to secure this milestone.
Kendrick has been breaking numerous records lately, solidifying his status as one of the most influential rappers of all time. ‘Not Like Us’ is one of the most popular tracks from the artist on Spotify, besides ‘HUMBLE.’ and ‘Money Trees’.
Kendrick Lamar: 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify
The Compton rapper is on to something. Kendrick Lamar has become part of a short list of artists securing 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Some of his biggest hits on the platform include,
1. Not Like Us
2. luther
3. Money Trees
4. HUMBLE.
5. Like That
6. peekaboo
Some of the other names on the Spotify list this month are:
1. Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish first gained public attention in 2015 for her debut single ‘Ocean Eyes’. She and her brother Finneas O’Connell have collaborated on multiple occasions. Billie has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including the prestigious Grammy and Golden Globe.
2. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is an influential figure in the entertainment industry. She became famous across the globe for her debut album ‘The Fame’ in 2008 and its reissue ‘The Fame Monster’ (2009). Gaga has sold an estimated 170 million records.
3. The Weeknd
Tesfaye (professionally called The Weeknd) started releasing music anonymously in 2009. Some of his biggest hits include ‘Blinding Lights’, ‘Heartless’ and ‘Save Your Tears’. This artist has already sold more than 75 million records.
4. Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars is famous for his stage performances, retro presence and broad range of musical styles, including pop, rock, R&B, soul and funk. He is accompanied by his band, the Hooligans. Bruno has sold more than 130 million records across the globe.
Kendrick Lamar’s increasing global recognition
Kendrick Lamar surpassing 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify comes after his February 9 Super Bowl LIX Halftime performance generated significant attention. It also featured a guest appearance from SZA.
Kendrick’s recent performance featured his Grammy hit ‘Not Like Us’, in addition to many other popular releases. His performance is nothing short of spectacular, breaking records as one of the most popular halftime performances in history.
Micheal Jackson’s 1993 performance and the 2023 one from Rihanna are the other prominent ones on the list. Kendrick Lamar has been praised for his electrifying stage presence and lyricism. The Friday night added more listeners to his Spotify releases.
Kendrick Lamar making rap history at 2025 Grammys
During the 2025 Grammys, Kendrick Lamar made history as his chart-topping single ‘Not Like Us’ secured five Grammys, the most for a rap song in the event’s history. The track dominated multiple categories, such as Song of the Year and Best Rap Performance.
‘Not Like Us’ also ruled the ‘Best Rap Song’, ‘Best Music Video’ and ‘Record of the Year’ categories at the 2025 Grammys. Kendrick’s triumph highlights both the cultural impact of the song and his continued dominance in the genre.
Kendrick Lamar breaking records at great pace
1. Rapper Kendrick Lamar has been breaking records at an astonishing pace. He has surpassed 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, the most for a rapper.
2. ‘Not Like Us’ secured 500 million streams in just 70 days, becoming the fastest rap song to reach the milestone. The song also racked up 13.1 million streams in 24 hours.
3. ‘HUMBLE.’ recently made history by becoming the first rap song to surpass 20 million units in sales. It is one of Kendrick’s most celebrated songs.
4. In a milestone highlighting the song’s huge demand and cultural impact, ‘Not Like Us’ also secured the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 list.
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