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Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Drake to set new Spotify record for highest monthly listeners by a rapper
Kendrick Lamar has made history by surpassing Drake to become the rapper with the highest monthly listeners in Spotify history, reaching an impressive 88.8 million listeners.
This milestone follows Lamar’s widely celebrated performance at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, which drew over 133 million viewers—surpassing Michael Jackson’s iconic 1993 show.
The massive exposure from the event has undoubtedly contributed to his surge in streaming numbers, solidifying his position as one of the most influential rappers of all time.
Kendrick Lamar now holds the all-time record for most monthly listeners for a hip-hop artist in Spotify history.
He surpasses Drake. pic.twitter.com/7lSN1Sxyk8
— chart data (@chartdata) February 11, 2025
Lamar, renowned for his intricate lyricism and genre-defining albums, continues to dominate the rap scene. Industry experts predict that his listener count will climb even higher in the coming weeks, further cementing his legacy in hip-hop.
This achievement not only highlights Lamar’s global appeal but also underscores the evolving impact of streaming in shaping the modern music industry.
Kendrick Lamar becomes the first rapper to surpass 90 million monthly listeners in Spotify history. pic.twitter.com/kwjEbJR3tX
— chart data (@chartdata) February 12, 2025
In other news, Kendrick Lamar has etched his name into Super Bowl history, with his halftime show at Super Bowl 59 breaking records as the most-watched performance in history.
According to Chart Data, Lamar’s electrifying set attracted a staggering 133.5 million viewers, narrowly surpassing Michael Jackson’s legendary 1993 performance, which held the record with 133.4 million U.S. viewers.
His performance came on a night when the game itself also made history, as the matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs drew an unprecedented 127 million viewers, surpassing the previous record of 123.4 million set by Super Bowl LVIII
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