Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' Skyrockets to No. 1, Dominates Charts with Record Streams

December 2, 2024
Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' Skyrockets to No. 1, Dominates Charts with Record Streams
  • Additionally, 'Squabble Up' topped the all-genre Streaming Songs chart, as well as the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts.

  • The success of GNX caps a remarkable year for Kendrick, solidifying his legacy with notable victories in his career, including a win over Drake in their feud.

  • Kendrick Lamar's latest album, GNX, has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 319,000 equivalent album units in the week ending November 28, 2024.

  • Of these units, a significant 285,000 were driven by streaming, resulting in an impressive 379.72 million on-demand streams across the album's 12 tracks.

  • The project features collaborations with various artists, including SZA, Roddy Ricch, and several underground Los Angeles rappers, alongside production from notable figures like Jack Antonoff and Kamasi Washington.

  • Among the top tracks from GNX are 'Luther' featuring SZA at No. 3, 'Wacced Out Murals' at No. 4, and 'TV Off' featuring Gunplay at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

  • The lead single, 'Squabble Up,' has also reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a significant achievement for Lamar as it dethroned Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy).'

  • The album addresses recent controversies, including Kendrick's ongoing feud with Drake, which has been a focal point of public interest.

  • Hints from DJ Hed suggest that Lamar is not finished with new music, teasing fans about potential upcoming projects.

  • This album release comes just months before Lamar is set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 9, 2025, in New Orleans.

  • Mustard, a key collaborator on the album, celebrated the success of his tracks 'TV Off' and 'Hey Now' on social media, expressing his excitement for their high rankings.

  • GNX recorded the third-biggest streaming week for an album in 2024, highlighting its significant impact in the music industry.

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