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Kendrick Lamar Becomes First Rapper to Hit 100 Million Spotify Monthly Listeners

Feb 17, 2025

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Kendrick Lamar has officially made history as the first hip-hop artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

As of Monday morning (February 17), the Compton rapper achieved this milestone following a steady rise in streams, fueled in part by his Super Bowl halftime show appearance.

While Kendrick has never been one to chase numbers or commercial success, this accomplishment marks a significant moment in his career.

Fans have been closely tracking his monthly listener count, anticipating this record-breaking achievement.

Beyond Spotify, Kendrick continues to dominate the charts. He recently became the first lead artist in the U.S. to reach one billion streams in 2025.

Additionally, reports suggest he is the first rapper to have three albums simultaneously in the Billboard 200’s top 10, with GNX reclaiming the top spot, while DAMN. and good kid, m.A.A.d city also secured high positions.

Despite widespread acclaim, his recent success hasn’t come without criticism. DJ Hed, on The Bigger Picture podcast, suggested that some backlash toward Kendrick’s Super Bowl performance stems from regional bias.

However, with Not Like Us still dominating streaming charts, Kendrick appears to be in no rush to make his next move.

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