Kendrick Lamar Matches His Biggest Radio Hit

Kendrick Lamar’s career was already one of the most impressive in hip-hop history before he released “Not Like Us,” his Drake diss track that ended the high-profile battle between the two superstars. That tune propelled him to never-before-seen heights, and it’s now regarded as one of his biggest and best, and it succeeded across the board, from sales and streams to continued radio play.

“Not Like Us” gave Lamar the longest-running No. 1 of his career on Billboard’s Rap Airplay chart, but it seems that record may not belong to that one title for long.

“Luther” Reigns on the Rap Airplay Chart

Throughout much of 2025, Lamar’s “Luther,” a collaboration with his friend SZA, has dominated as one of the biggest hits in the world. The track continues to receive intense radio play across the United States, and remains a massive hit across a variety of formats. “Luther” is currently steady at No. 1 on the Rap Airplay chart, earning its seventeenth frame in the penthouse as it holds.

“Luther” Ties “Not Like Us”

The hugely popular “Luther” is now tied with “Not Like Us” as Lamar’s longest-running No. 1 hit ever on the Rap Airplay tally. Both have commanded the tally for 17 frames, and it appears likely that “Luther” will push past “Not Like Us” when Billboard refreshes its rankings, likely making it Lamar’s first 18-week leader.

If that happens, it won’t just mark Lamar’s greatest success on this list, “Luther” will become one of the most impressive champions of all time on the ranking.

“Luther” May Beat “Not Like Us” Again

“Not Like Us” disappeared from the Rap Airplay chart after 39 weeks, nearly half of which it spent at No. 1. “Luther” is currently up to 33 weeks on the tally — just a little over a month behind “Not Like Us” — and it’s still holding at No. 1.

Later this summer, “Luther” could easily pass “Not Like Us” in terms of longevity. It may even beat the 42 weeks that “Love,” a collaboration with Zacari, managed and become the rapper’s longest-charting tune, in addition to his most dominant No. 1.

Kendrick Lamar Dominates The Rap Airplay Chart

The Rap Airplay chart only features 25 spots, and this week, Lamar claims 20% of them. He occupies four spaces inside the top 10, as “Luther” is joined by “Peekaboo” with AzChike, “Squabble Up,” and “TV Off” alongside Lefty Gunplay. Those cuts land at Nos. 2, 6 and 10, respectively. Lamar also scores a new hit this week alongside the rap group Clipse, as “Chains and Whips” opens at No. 24.