top of page
Writer's pictureMHBHEAT

Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" Takes Billboard Hot 100 by Storm

Updated: May 18

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar proves once again why he's a force to be reckoned with in the music industry as his latest track, "Not Like Us," debuts at the summit of the Billboard Hot 100. The song, which serves as a direct jab at fellow artist Drake, amassed a staggering 70.9 million streams in its first week alone, accompanied by 5 million radio airplay audience impressions and 15,000 units sold in the US. This impressive feat marks Lamar's fourth chart-topper, joining the ranks of his previous hits like "Like That" with Future and Metro Boomin, "HUMBLE.," and "Bad Blood" with Taylor Swift. Moreover, "Not Like Us" dominates multiple charts, securing the No. 1 spot on the Streaming Songs, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and Hot Rap Songs charts, solidifying Lamar's status as a hip-hop powerhouse.

Kendrick Lamar

In the ongoing rap feud, Drake retaliates against Kendrick Lamar with his own diss track, "Family Matters," which debuts impressively at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite the intense rivalry, Drake continues to showcase his chart dominance, earning his 78th Hot 100 top 10 entry and marking his 331st overall entry. "Family Matters" garnered 38 million streams, 646,000 airplay audience impressions, and 5,000 units sold in its debut week, further fueling the heated competition between the two rap giants. As the battle unfolds on the charts, fans eagerly anticipate what moves these formidable artists will make next in this high-stakes musical showdown.


Comments


bottom of page