Kendrick Lamar Makes Chart History: Three Albums in Billboard Top 10
Kendrick Lamar is officially on another level! The rap maestro just made history, becoming the first artist ever to have three albums in the Billboard 200 top 10 simultaneously. According to Billboard’s latest update on February 16, 2024, Lamar’s latest drop, “GNX,” zoomed back to the top of the chart, shifting an impressive 236,000 equivalent album units, with 116,000 being pure sales. Notably, “GNX” first debuted at number one back in November 2023 with a staggering 319,000 units sold in its opening week—talk about a powerhouse!
But it gets even juicier. Scaling the charts right alongside “GNX,” we have Lamar’s critically acclaimed 2017 album “DAMN,” which leaped from number 29 to number 9, pulling in 39,000 units. And let’s not forget his explosive 2012 breakout “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” which climbed from number 27 to land snugly at number 10 with 37,000 units. This remarkable feat highlights Lamar’s undeniable impact not just on hip-hop, but on the music industry at large.
If you’re wondering what sparked this Billboard buzz, look no further than his electric Super Bowl halftime performance on February 9. With surprises like SZA, Serena Williams, and Samuel L. Jackson joining him, it wasn’t just a show—it was an event! And the stats say it all: Lamar has seen a whopping increase of 15 million in monthly Spotify listeners, and his performance video has racked up over 68 million views on YouTube. Not to mention, he swept the Grammy Awards earlier this month, taking home wins in every category for his iconic diss track “Not Like Us.”
Looking ahead, Lamar isn’t slowing down—the Grand National Tour kicks off this April with none other than SZA, ensuring fans will get an unforgettable experience. So, buckle up, folks! This is just the beginning for the king of hip-hop.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and Billboard, Variety, Rolling Stone
