Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Luther' Tops Billboard Hot 100 After Super Bowl Surge

February 24, 2025
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Luther' Tops Billboard Hot 100 After Super Bowl Surge
  • Initially released as part of Lamar's album 'GNX' on November 22, 2024, 'Luther' gained significant traction after being performed during the Super Bowl halftime show on February 9, 2025.

  • Lamar and SZA have a history of successful collaborations, including hits like 'All The Stars' and 'Doves In The Wind.'

  • Looking ahead, Lamar and SZA are set to embark on their Grand National Tour starting April 19, 2025, covering 39 shows across North America and Europe.

  • Kendrick Lamar and SZA's single 'Luther' has ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Lamar's sixth and SZA's third career chart-toppers.

  • SZA's previous No. 1 hits include 'Kill Bill' and 'Slime You Out,' making 'Luther' her third chart-topper.

  • This latest success for Lamar and SZA highlights the competitive nature of the current music landscape, particularly with both artists achieving significant milestones.

  • Lamar's recent success includes four chart-topping songs over the past year, showcasing his continued dominance in the music industry.

  • The track's rise to the top replaces Lamar's own diss track 'Not Like Us,' which had previously held the No. 1 position.

  • The song samples Luther Vandross's classic 'If This World Were Mine,' paying homage to the late R&B legend.

  • The resurgence of 'Luther' is largely attributed to the Super Bowl performance, which also featured SZA, who expressed her gratitude towards Lamar for his support.

  • Drake's recent album '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, adding to his record of top albums, while he continues to compete with Lamar in the charts.

  • With this latest achievement, Lamar becomes the first artist since Taylor Swift to replace themselves at No. 1 on the Hot 100.

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