Renowned American rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named Billboard’s Greatest Pop Star of 2024, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
Lamar’s recognition comes after a remarkable year on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, largely fueled by his high-profile feud with Canadian rapper Drake. The rivalry birthed several chart-topping tracks, including Lamar’s number-one single, Not Like Us, which resonated with fans and critics alike.
With this accolade, Lamar becomes the first rapper to earn the title since Drake in 2018, solidifying his position as one of the most influential artists of his generation.
In a related development, Mariah Carey’s timeless holiday hit, All I Want For Christmas Is You, has tied with Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road and Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy) as the longest-running number-one song in Billboard Hot 100 history, each holding the record at 17 weeks.
Notably, all these record-breaking hits are by Black lead artists, underscoring their monumental contributions to global music culture.