Kendrick Lamar Stays Top 2 On The Billboard Hot 100 For Four Consecutive Weeks

Kendrick Lamar’s latest track, “Not Like Us”, makes waves across playlists, dance floors, and airwaves. Despite maintaining its number two position on the Billboard Hot 100 for the third week, it initially debuted at number one four weeks ago. Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s “I Had Some Help” has reclaimed the top spot for the third consecutive week, dethroning Lamar’s hit. Additionally, other notable songs reemerging on the chart include Tommy Richman’s “MILLION DOLLAR BABY,” Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” and Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.”

Amid ongoing speculation stoked by Terrace Martin, whispers are circulating that Kendrick Lamar is heavily immersed in new music endeavours. The studio collaboration with Martin and others has stirred anticipation among devoted fans, who are fervently hoping for the release of a new album. The possibility of an extended hiatus similar to the five-year gap preceding 2022’s “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” looms large, leaving us pondering whether we might be destined for another prolonged period of anticipation until 2027. Alternatively, some believe the current beef scandal could provide an opportune moment for Kendrick Lamar to make a striking return with new music.

Undoubtedly, in the foreseeable future, it seems advantageous for Kendrick Lamar to take the spotlight. Notably, he is surpassing Drake in streaming numbers with their diss tracks and steadily gaining ground in terms of overall listenership on Spotify. Nevertheless, these statistics may not have significant implications in the larger context. It is widely believed that anyone aiming to surpass Drake’s commercial success will face insurmountable challenges. Additionally, some fans perceive it as a disrespectful move on K. Dot’s part to release new material, as it might insinuate that this ongoing rivalry has inadvertently or deliberately paved the way for it.

In 2024, Kendrick Lamar has focused solely on releasing music and has refrained from making any public statements. Despite the absence of new music, there is no shortage of discussion surrounding his previous work and his family. Recently, an alleged reference track by Kendrick Lamar for Baby Keem’s “BULLIES” has surfaced, igniting a contentious debate about ghostwriters, reference tracks, and writing for other artists. Nevertheless, Billboard insists that people still fervently embrace “Not Like Us.”