CurrentReport Blog Renowned American rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Star of 2024’, becoming the first rapper to earn the title since Drake in 2018.
Lamar’s impressive year was marked by chart-topping releases fueled by his much-publicized hip-hop rivalry with Canadian rapper Drake. Among his hits was the number-one single, ‘Not Like Us’, which dominated the Billboard Hot 100.
Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 Highlights
- Chart Success: Lamar’s consistent presence on the Billboard Hot 100 contributed significantly to his achievement.
- Record-Setting Feud: His hip-hop beef with Drake brought a wave of attention to his releases, cementing his influence in both rap and pop music.
Historic Billboard Achievement
In related news, Mariah Carey’s holiday classic, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You,’ has tied the record for the longest-running number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100, with 17 weeks at the top. It now stands alongside Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ and Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’.
Notably, this milestone means the longest-running Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers are all led by Black artists, highlighting their enduring impact on global music.
