Kendrick Lamar's surprise album 'GNX' dominates the charts, debuting atop the Billboard 200 and sending its lead single 'Squabble Up' to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his fifth chart-topper.
- Dec 4, 2024
AceShowbiz - Kendrick Lamar is back and breaking records with his surprise album "GNX" which has taken the music world by storm. Not only has it debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, but it has also cemented Lamar’s status as one of the industry's chart-topping heavyweights.
The unexpected release of GNX on November 22 has proved to be a masterstroke, with the album debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart for the week dated December 7, earning 319,000 equivalent album units in its opening week. This marks Kendrick Lamar's fifth album to reach the summit, following his previous chart-toppers "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers" (2022), "DAMN." (2017), "untitled unmastered." (2016) and "To Pimp a Butterfly" (2015).
In an extraordinary feat, all 12 tracks from GNX have entered the Billboard Hot 100, with seven reaching the top 10. Remarkably, Lamar has claimed the entire top five, a rare achievement shared only with music legends such as Taylor Swift, Drake and The Beatles. His single "Squabble Up" is the pinnacle of this success, taking the No. 1 spot and becoming his fifth Hot 100 No. 1 hit. Following closely are "TV Off" (featuring Lefty Gunplay), "Luther" (with SZA), "Wacced Out Murals" and "Hey Now" (featuring Dody6) at Nos. 2-5.
Lamar's dominance extends further with "Reincarnated" and "Man at the Garden" also breaking into the top 10 at Nos. 8 and 9 respectively. The high streaming numbers for these tracks underscore Lamar's unparalleled influence, garnering millions of listens across platforms. Specifically, "Squabble Up" achieved 52 million streams, while "TV Off" and "Luther" gathered 46.9 million and 44.4 million streams respectively.
The rapper's success not only highlights his own prolific career, with 87 total Hot 100 entries and 22 top 10 hits to date, but also propels featured artists Lefty Gunplay, Dody6, Wallie the Sensei, Siete7x, AzChike, Hitta J3, YoungThreat and Peysoh to their first career Hot 100 placements. Even seasoned artists like Roddy Ricch make a significant return to the Hot 100 through their collaborations on "GNX".
Kendrick's unprecedented success with "GNX" encapsulates a year of impressive achievements, including being the first solo male artist to have three No. 1 debuts in a single year. As Kendrick continues to rule the charts, fans and critics alike eagerly anticipate what the music visionary will deliver next.
