Kendrick Lamar Blocks Himself From A New No. 1 Hit

As Kendrick Lamar’s gargantuan hit “Luther,” featuring SZA, begins to decline at pop radio, it’s holding steady on rap-focused airwaves in the United States. The two superstars continue to lead Billboard’s Rap Airplay chart, which ranks the most successful tracks at radio stations that focus on that one genre. While another turn at No. 1 is certainly good news for both, the man out in front may soon want to step aside to allow another winner to soar.

Kendrick Lamar Blocks Himself From Another No. 1

This week, Lamar blocks himself from scoring another No. 1 on the Rap Airplay chart. As “Luther” rules, “Peekaboo” — his collaboration with AzChike — climbs again. The tune swaps spots with Drake’s “Nokia” and reaches a new high of No. 2.

“Peekaboo” could become another champion for Lamar on the Rap Airplay list – and the first for AzChike in the coming weeks – but first, “Luther” will have to decline enough in popularity.

“Peekaboo” Joins Kendrick Lamar’s List of Near-Leaders

Lamar has already scored eight No. 1s on the Rap Airplay chart — exactly half of the 16 tracks he’s pushed into the top 10. Now that it’s reached the runner-up spot, “Peekaboo” joins “Loyalty” (featuring Rihanna) and “Poetic Justice” (with his now-rival Drake) as his only tunes to stall at No. 2.

“Luther” Ranks Among Kendrick Lamar’s Longest-Running No. 1s

While he doesn’t manage to score a new champion this frame, Lamar’s “Luther” is enjoying a standout frame on the Rap Airplay chart. The track has now led the tally for 10 weeks, and it’s just his third cut to rule for a double-digit frame. “Not Like Us” remains in the lead with 17 weeks at No. 1, followed by “Humble” with an even dozen.

Kendrick Lamar Lands Four Top 10s

In addition to appearing at Nos. 1 and 2 on the Rap Airplay chart, Lamar claims another pair of top 10 smashes on the competitive ranking. “Squabble Up” holds at No. 4 after climbing to a peak of No. 3. “TV Off” — yet another track taken from his latest album GNX, which features Lefty Gunplay — dips to No. 6 after once dominating.