Kendrick Lamar Prevents a Highly Accomplished Female Rapper from Securing the Top Spot on the Chart
In the world of music, two standout tracks are making waves on the Billboard charts. On one side, Kendrick Lamar and SZA's collaboration "Luther" continues to dominate, setting new records, while Cardi B's latest single, "Outside," makes a strong debut.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" has become the longest-running No. 1 song on Billboard's Hot Rap Songs chart, spending an impressive 27 weeks at the top. This surpasses Lamar's previous record with "Not Like Us," which held the No. 1 spot for 26 weeks. The song's success is backed by strong metrics, including 12.8 million US streams, 53.1 million in airplay audience, and 1,000 sales downloads.
In addition, "Luther" also made history on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming the longest-running No. 1 song with 23 weeks at the summit. This unprecedented achievement cements "Luther" as the longest-running No. 1 on both the Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
Meanwhile, Cardi B's "Outside" has made a strong entrance. The single, which is the latest offering from her upcoming full-length album Am I the Drama?, debuts at No. 10 on the Streaming Songs chart and enters at No. 1 on the Rap Digital Song Sales and R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs charts. "Outside" also debuts at No. 2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts, marking Cardi B's sixth No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs ranking and her first on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally since 2018's "I Like It."
"Outside" also enters at No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart, making it Cardi B's thirteenth smash to land inside the top 10 on the Hot 100 chart. The single's strong performance in the hip-hop genre is evident, as it debuts at No. 10 on the Hot 100 chart.
While Cardi B nearly secures a new champion on some of Billboard's most competitive style-specific tallies, another one of the most successful names in the history of rap music blocks her. Regardless, "Outside" is a powerful streamer and a promising sign of what's to come from Cardi B's upcoming album.
In conclusion, Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" continues to break records, while Cardi B's "Outside" makes a strong debut. The two tracks highlight the vibrant state of hip-hop and R&B music, with both artists continuing to push boundaries and innovate within the genre.
In the realm of entertainment and pop-culture, Cardi B's latest single, "Outside," makes a significant entry on the Billboard charts, marking the celebrity's first No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally since 2018's "I Like It," and debuting at No. 2 on both the Hot Rap Songs and Digital Song Sales charts. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar and SZA's collaboration, "Luther," continues to dominate the music world, setting new records on the Billboard charts for both the Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, solidifying their place as influential figures in hip-hop and R&B music.
