Kendrick Lamar claims first UK No. 1 with ‘Not Like Us’ after record-breaking Super Bowl halftime show

Kendrick Lamar's success on the charts has grown following his Super Bowl performance, which became the most-watched halftime show in history. In the UK charts, Lola Young's song ‘Messy’ has been knocked down from the top spot to second place, whi...

Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’ has earned the rapper his first number one single in the UK.

The Drake diss track, released in May 2024, marks the Compton rapper's first-ever UK number one hit.

This achievement comes just days after his Super Bowl LIX halftime show. His performance attracted 130 million viewers, making it the most-watched halftime show in history, according to the NFL and Apple Music.


Kendrick Lamar’s chart success grows with UK tour

Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming UK tour with SZA is further boosting his success on the charts. Their songs ‘Luther’ and ‘All The Stars’ are ranked No. 4 and No. 5 this week. He is also performing well in the US, with ‘Not Like Us’ returning to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since last July.

Over his successful career, Lamar has achieved 11 top 10 singles in the UK, including ‘Bad Blood’ with Taylor Swift and ‘HUMBLE.’ from his 2017 album DAMN.

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Who is at No. 2?

After standout performances on late-night chat shows such as The Graham Norton Show and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Lola Young’s track ‘Messy’ has dropped to No. 2, ending her four-week reign at the top of the charts.

The song is from her album, This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway, released in May 2024 through Island Records.

Following her performance at The BRIT Awards on March 1, Young will begin her UK headline tour on March 3 at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town.

In April, she will perform at Coachella and has a busy festival season ahead, including appearances at Manchester's Parklife and Reading & Leeds.

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FAQs


1. What is Kendrick Lamar’s full name?
Kendrick Lamar’s full name is Kendrick Lamar Duckworth.
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2. What are some of Kendrick Lamar’s most popular songs?
Some of his best-known songs include HUMBLE., DNA., Alright, Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe and Swimming Pools (Drank).
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