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As if “Not Like Us” and Kendrick Lamar’s visitor verse on “Like That” weren’t sufficient indication that 2024 is his, the Compton rapper scored his third No. 1 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 this yr with “squabble up.” Introduced on Monday (Dec. 2), the win got here not lengthy after GNX topped the Billboard 200 chart.
“Squabble up” was first teased originally of Lamar’s video for “Not Like Us” in July. Then, in November, it bought its personal visible therapy that includes cameos from Taz Arnold, G Perico, Cuzzos, BACKONFIGG’s Smac, per REVOLT.
Debuting proper behind “squabble up” at No. 2 was “television off.” The Lefty Gunplay-assisted file went viral on social media because of Lamar’s Mustard chant within the latter half. “That s**t was elite,” the beatmaker advised Billboard. “Like, is {that a} new tag? I can’t wait to carry out that tune and simply hear folks simply saying that.”
“luther,” which samples Cheryl Lynn and Luther Vandross’ “If This World Have been Mine,” claimed the third place, whereas GNX album opener “wacced out murals” took the No. 4 spot. Within the latter observe, Lamar name-dropped Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and Kat Williams, amongst others.
“hey now” landed at No. 5, making Lamar the fourth artist in Billboard historical past to consecutively maintain the High 5 spots on the Sizzling 100 — becoming a member of Drake, former collaborator Taylor Swift, and The Beatles. In the meantime, “reincarnated” and “man on the backyard” secured the No. 8 and No. 9 spots, respectively.
It’s price noting that the Compton rapper’s massive win ended Shaboozey’s record-equaling streak with “A Bar Tune (Tipsy)” for the longest-running No. 1. The Virginia artist beforehand tied with Lil Nas X’s “Previous City Highway,” each holding the spot for 19 weeks.
Whether or not Lamar will hit the street in promotion of GNX remains to be up within the air, however followers can nonetheless sit up for watching him carry out on the Tremendous Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, 2025.