Kendrick Lamar owns the holiday spotlight. His new album GNX skyrocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while its lead single, Squabble Up debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. This double triumph places Lamar in elite company, joining legends like Taylor Swift, Drake, and The Beatles as artists who’ve achieved such chart dominance.
‘Squabble Up’ Secures Hot 100 Supremacy
“Squabble Up” marks Lamar’s fifth Hot 100 No. 1 and his third in 2024 alone, crowning him as the year’s most successful chart-topping artist. The song’s massive debut included 52 million streams, 5.7 million radio plays, and 5,000 sales, cementing its place at the top.
Earlier in 2024, Lamar earned two more No. 1 hits: Not Like Us which ruled for two weeks in May, and Like That his chart-topping collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin in April. With three No. 1 debuts in a single year, Lamar becomes the first solo male artist to achieve this milestone, joining the ranks of BTS and Ariana Grande.
A Historic Week for GNX
Lamar’s chart dominance doesn’t stop at “Squabble Up.” Tracks from GNX occupy four of the Hot 100’s top five spots:
- No. 2: “TV Off” featuring Lefty Gunplay (46.9 million streams)
- No. 3: “Luther” with SZA (44.4 million streams)
- No. 4: “Wacced Out Murals” (38 million streams)
- No. 5: “Hey Now” featuring Dody6 (31.2 million streams)
This incredible sweep makes Lamar only the fourth artist ever to control the Hot 100’s top five in a single week, joining Taylor Swift, Drake, and The Beatles. While Swift holds the all-time record for occupying the entire top 10, Lamar’s achievement remains historic.
Breaking Records Left and Right
Lamar’s unstoppable year adds to his already impressive career. With his latest hits, he now has 22 career top 10s. His dominance in 2024 outshines other major artists, including Ariana Grande, Morgan Wallen, and Post Malone, each with two No. 1 tracks this year.
Additional tracks from GNX—“Reincarnated” and “Man at the Garden”—also debuted strong at Nos. 8 and 9, further showcasing Lamar’s unmatched reach.
Holiday Hits Hold Their Ground
Even with Lamar’s takeover, holiday staples like Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” remain seasonal favorites. The Christmas classic climbed back into the top 10, landing at No. 10 this week. Meanwhile, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” slipped to No. 6 after tying Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” for the longest reign at No. 1.
Kendrick Lamar Rules the Season
As GNX continues to dominate charts, Kendrick Lamar has solidified himself as the defining artist of this holiday season. His groundbreaking achievements and relentless creativity make 2024 a year to remember for both his fans and the music industry.
