Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s song “Luther” is one of the biggest hits of the year. The song is currently at the top of several major Billboard charts, including the Hot 100 and Radio Songs charts. It’s likely to stay on top for a while, showing no signs of slowing down.
“Luther” Leads Multiple Billboard Genre Charts
“Luther” has been at No. 1 on both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts for many weeks. These charts track the most popular songs based on sales, radio play, and streaming.
With another week at No. 1, “Luther” has tied Drake’s record for the longest run at the top of these charts. This puts the collaboration between Lamar and SZA among the top songs in hip-hop and R&B right now.
Kendrick Lamar Ties Drake’s Record
“Luther” has now spent 18 weeks at No. 1 on both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. This matches Drake’s record with his song “One Dance” (with Wizkid and Kyla) in 2016 and “Hotline Bling” in 2015.
- On the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, “Luther” ties Drake’s “One Dance” for 18 weeks at No. 1.
- On the Hot Rap Songs chart, “Luther” matches Drake’s “Hotline Bling,” which also held the top spot for 18 weeks.
Kendrick Lamar Holds the All-Time Record
Though “Luther” is making waves, Kendrick Lamar already holds the record for the longest time at No. 1 on both charts. His song “Not Like Us,” aimed at Drake, stayed at the top for a record 26 weeks on the Hot Rap Songs chart and 22 weeks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Lamar and SZA Will Keep Making History
As “Luther” keeps breaking records, it looks like Kendrick Lamar and SZA will continue to make history together. Other songs, like SZA’s “Kill Bill” and Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” have spent several weeks at No. 1, but “Luther” might soon become one of the longest-charting hits of all time.
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