American rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named the Greatest Pop Star of 2024 by Billboard, a testament to his impressive run on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this year.
The rapper’s chart-topping success was largely fueled by his highly publicized hip-hop beef with Canadian rapper Drake. During this period, Lamar released a string of charting songs, including the number one single “Not Like Us,” which further solidified his position on the chart.
This achievement marks a milestone for Lamar, as he becomes the first rapper to be named Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star of the year since Drake received the honor in 2018. Lamar’s influence and relevance in the music industry extend far beyond the hip-hop genre, and this recognition serves as a testament to his enduring impact on the pop landscape.
In related Billboard news, Mariah Carey’s timeless holiday classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has tied with Lil Nas’ “Old Town Road” and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” as the longest-running number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, with an impressive 17-week run at the top. Notably, all three record-setting tracks are by Black lead artists, a significant achievement in the music industry.
