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From Vision to Legacy: Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Milestones Shape Music History
Kendrick Lamar continues to rewrite the history books in 2025, solidifying his legacy as one of the most impactful artists of his generation.
With his sold-out Grand National Tour stop at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on April 26, Kendrick set a new benchmark as the Black male artist with the highest-grossing concert in U.S. history, surpassing The Weeknd’s $9.8 million record set at Sofi Stadium in 2022.
This monumental achievement is just one of several for the Compton rapper in a year already stacked with accolades.
Earlier in the year, Kendrick delivered a historic Super Bowl 59 halftime show, becoming the first solo hip-hop act to headline the iconic performance.
With a staggering 133.5 million U.S. viewers, he edged out Michael Jackson’s long-standing 1993 record. Sharing the stage with SZA for their hit All The Stars, and with narration by Samuel L. Jackson, Lamar crafted a narrative-rich performance that resonated with both fans and critics.
At the 67th Grammy Awards, Kendrick dominated with Not Like Us, taking home 5 trophies—including Song of the Year and Record of the Year—bringing his total Grammy wins to 22, behind only Jay-Z (25) and Kanye West (24) among rappers.
From stadiums to Super Bowl stages, Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 has been a cultural triumph, reinforcing his place not only in hip-hop history but also in the broader tapestry of global music and performance art.