Kendrick Lamar has taken the Spotify crown, leaving Drake behind in monthly listeners.
- After a show-stopping Super Bowl performance, Kendrick’s Spotify numbers soared.
- Kendrick’s diss tracks against Drake have raked in serious cash.
- The rap world watches as Kendrick claims victory in their ongoing battle.
- Kendrick continues to break records and capture headlines.
Music fans, rejoice! Kendrick Lamar is your new Spotify king, overtaking Drake in monthly listeners and setting a new record for a hip-hop artist. Following his electrifying Super Bowl performance, Kendrick has garnered a stunning 88.8 million listeners on the platform, eclipsing Drake’s 75.3 million.
Even with this impressive achievement, Kendrick has some catching up to do with overall artists like Bruno Mars, who leads with 151 million listeners. While he’s trailing artists like Bruno and The Weeknd, it’s clear Kendrick is dominating the rap scene.
No doubt fueled by his Super Bowl spotlight and Grammy triumphs, Kendrick’s tracks saw a massive surge. His Drake diss, ‘Not Like Us,’ shot up by 430 percent, with other tracks like ‘HUMBLE’ and ‘DNA’ doubling in streams too. It seems Kendrick’s halftime performance left fans hungry for more.
Over on Apple Music, Kendrick’s dominance continued as he took over the top five spots right after his Super Bowl set. His album ‘GNX’ reclaimed the number 1 spot, proving that fans can’t get enough.
Kendrick’s latest achievements aren’t just impressive; they’re also lucrative. He bested Drake by a mile in earnings from their diss tracks, pulling in $13.4 million, a significant slice of the $15.4 million combined total.
Standout track ‘Not Like Us’ alone brought in $7.6 million, with ‘Like That,’ featuring Future and Metro Boomin, adding another $4.6 million. Kendrick’s creativity and star power continue to drive his success.
Kendrick Lamar’s latest triumphs show he’s not just a rapper; he’s a force to reckon with.
