Kendrick Lamar has officially become the first rapper to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify as of Monday, Feb. 17. Fans had been anticipating this milestone, especially after his Super Bowl halftime performance helped boost his streaming numbers even further.
While Kendrick has never been one to chase commercial success, this achievement is still a major moment in hip-hop. But that’s not all—Lamar also became the first lead artist in the U.S. to reach one billion streams in 2025. On top of that, projections indicate he’s now the first rapper to have three albums in the Billboard 200 top ten simultaneously. Reports suggest that GNX returned to No. 1, while DAMN. and good kid, m.A.A.d city also landed in the top ten.
Despite his massive success, Kendrick’s Super Bowl set sparked some debate. DJ Hed recently suggested that criticism of his performance might stem from bias against the West Coast. Meanwhile, his song Not Like Us continues to dominate streaming charts, proving that K.Dot’s impact is undeniable.