Kendrick Lamar Breaks Spotify Record with Over 88 Million Monthly Listeners

Kendrick Lamar is the first rapper to reach over 88 million monthly listeners on Spotify with 88.89 million. With this record, he has become one of the most influential and most listened-to artists in the world.

Kendrick recent surge in popularity can be attributed to his recent releases especially “Not Like Us” and “luther”. “Not Like Us” the diss track to Drake has become a cultural phenomenon, dominating the streaming charts and having everyone in the hip-hop community talking. The song’s hard-hitting lyrics and production have sparked debates among fans and has people engaged on social media. The song went on to win the “Song of the Year” at the Grammys which is another accolade to add to his long list of awards.

“Luther” the song with R&B star SZA has been praised for its smooth production and lyrics. The song has resonated with the people and has millions of daily streams and adding to his streaming numbers. Kendrick Lamar is able to tell stories with his songs and blend them with innovative soundscapes and he’s back at the top of hip-hop.

Outside of streaming, Kendrick is having a career year. He’s won multiple Grammys including Album of the Year and Best Rap Album. He’s one of the greatest of his generation and his impact goes beyond music as he’s credited with reshaping the modern hip-hop landscape through his lyrics and sound.

To top it all off, Kendrick made history with his performance at the Super Bowl halftime show. He’s the first solo hip-hop artist to ever headline the event and he delivered a powerful and visually stunning performance that reached millions of people around the world.

The performance showed that he is a dominant force in the global entertainment industry. Kendrick has a growing fanbase especially with the popularity he is getting currently.

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