As the end of year quickly approaches, Billboard has begun counting down its Top Artists of 2024, based on weekly chart performance leading up to the Billboard Music Awards on December 12.
- Dec 10, 2024
AceShowbiz - 2024 saw incredible talent dominate the charts. Here's a breakdown of the musical heavyweights, including Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone, who made significant impacts this year.
To round out the year, Billboard is celebrating the top artists who left an indelible mark on 2024's music landscape. At No. 10, we see the prolific Kendrick Lamar, and at No. 9, the versatile Post Malone. Both artists, familiar with chart-topping success, have had a stellar year.
Kendrick Lamar's presence on the Billboard charts in 2024 was nothing short of spectacular. His diss track "Not Like Us" shattered records, spending 25 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart. Simultaneously, his previous albums "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City", "To Pimp a Butterfly", "DAMN." and "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" saw renewed popularity, with "Good Kid" and "DAMN." re-entering the Billboard 200's top 20.
Moreover, Kendrick's track "Like That", featuring Future and Metro Boomin, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as did "Not Like Us". His other two hits, "Euphoria" and "Meet the Grahams", peaked at No. 3 and 12, respectively. With multiple hits and albums still surging in popularity, Kendrick Lamar cemented his place as a force to be reckoned with.
Post Malone, closing at No. 9 for the year, showcased his ability to master various musical styles. His debut country album "F-1 Trillion" launched at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The lead single "I Had Some Help", featuring Morgan Wallen, dominated the Hot 100 for six weeks, illustrating his seamless genre crossover.
Post Malone's impact included a total of six albums on the Billboard 200, with "The Diamond Collection" racking up 46 weeks on the chart. On the Hot 100, he had 21 charting titles, a testament to his prolific output. Notably, he has maintained a stronghold on the year-end Top Artists recap for five years, including a No. 1 finish in both 2019 and 2020.
The excitement continues as we approach the 2024 Billboard Music Awards on December 12. The awards will reveal the top artist of the year among the top five finalists. Subsequently, Billboard will unveil nearly 500 year-end charts on December 13, capturing the full spectrum of musical achievements over the past year.
Stay tuned for an electrifying conclusion to 2024, celebrating the artists who soundtracked our year. Tune in to the Billboard Music Awards and keep an eye out for the year-end charts that encapsulate the essence of this year's music industry.
