Kendrick Lamar Crowned Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Star’ of 2024
Renowned rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named Billboard’s “Greatest Pop Star” of 2024, marking a significant achievement in his illustrious career. Lamar’s success this year was bolstered by his chart-topping hits and a much-discussed rivalry with Canadian rapper Drake.
The feud spurred a series of high-profile releases, including Lamar’s hit single Not Like Us, which soared to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His strong presence on the charts throughout the year solidified his position as a dominant force in the music industry.
Lamar becomes the first rapper to earn the title since Drake achieved the honor in 2018, further highlighting his influence in the music world.
In other Billboard news, Mariah Carey’s holiday classic All I Want for Christmas Is You has tied for the record of the longest-running number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100, alongside Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road and Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy). Each of these songs has held the top spot for an impressive 17 weeks.
Notably, all three of these record-setting tracks are led by Black artists, a milestone reflecting the impact of Black musicians on the global music scene.
