Kendrick Lamar, in collaboration with SZA, continues to make history with their smash hit Luther, which holds the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the fourth consecutive week. The track, a tribute to legendary R&B singer Luther Vandross, debuted at No. 1, marking Lamar’s sixth chart-topping hit and SZA’s third.
A Record-Breaking Run for Kendrick Lamar
With Luther, Lamar now holds the record for his longest-running No. 1 hit. Previously, his singles “Not Like Us” and “Like That” each topped the Hot 100 for three weeks. Other chart-toppers in his career include “Squabble Up” (December 2024), “HUMBLE.” (2017), and his feature on Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” (2015).
Additionally, Lamar ties Drake with an impressive feat—spending six weeks with three songs simultaneously in the Top 5 of the Hot 100. The only artist to surpass this achievement is The Beatles.
SZA’s Biggest Chart-Topping Hit
For SZA, Luther marks the biggest No. 1 single of her career. Previously, her hits “Slime You Out” (with Drake) and “Kill Bill” had each spent a single week at No. 1.
Streaming, Radio, and Sales Performance
Luther continues to dominate across multiple platforms:
- Radio airplay: 55.6 million listeners (+3%)
- Streaming: 31.3 million plays (-9%)
- Sales: 3,000 copies sold (-24%)
The song holds its No. 1 position on Streaming Songs for the fourth week, rises to No. 2 on Radio Songs, and drops from No. 8 to No. 17 on Digital Song Sales.
Genre-Spanning Success
Luther is breaking records across multiple music categories:
- 12 weeks at No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs
- Dominance on Adult R&B Airplay and Rap Airplay, the first song to achieve this feat
- No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Rhythmic Airplay
- New entry to the Top 10 on Pop Airplay (No. 8), marking SZA’s seventh Top 10 and Lamar’s fifth
Kendrick Lamar’s Chart Dominance
In addition to Luther, Lamar has two more songs in the Top 5 of the Hot 100:
- No. 3 – “Not Like Us”
- No. 5 – “TV Off” (feat. Lefty Gunplay) (down from No. 4)
This achievement cements Lamar’s legacy, as he now ties Drake for the most weeks with three or more songs in the Top 5—a record only The Beatles (8 weeks) have surpassed.
Artists with the Most Weeks with 3+ Songs in the Top 5
| Rank | Artist | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Beatles (1964) | 8 |
| 2 | Kendrick Lamar (2024-25) | 6 |
| 2 | Drake (2018-23) | 6 |
| 4 | Justin Bieber (2015-16) | 5 |
| 5 | Taylor Swift (2022-24) | 3 |
| 6 | 50 Cent (2005), Sabrina Carpenter (2024) | 2 |
| 7 | 21 Savage (2022), Ariana Grande (2019) | 1 |
(Note: Only Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and The Beatles have occupied the entire Top 5 of the Hot 100 in a single week. Swift holds the record with 14 songs in the Top 100 on May 4, 2024, following the release of The Tortured Poets Department.)
The Rest of the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10
2️⃣ “Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars (6th week at No. 1 on Radio Songs)
4️⃣ “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey (38th week at No. 1 on Hot Country Songs)
6️⃣ “APT.” – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
7️⃣ “Pink Pony Club” – Chappell Roan (new personal record)
8️⃣ “Nokia” – Drake (new personal record)
9️⃣ “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish (32 weeks at No. 1 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)
???? “Lose Control” – Teddy Swims (82 weeks on the chart, 4th longest stay in history)
Kendrick Lamar’s Legacy Continues
Luther is more than just another hit—it cements Kendrick Lamar’s place as one of the most influential artists of his generation. With each release, he doesn’t just follow trends—he defines them.
