May 16th 2024.
The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been causing quite a stir among hip-hop fans. It seems like everyone has an opinion on the ongoing battle between these two rap heavyweights. And not only is it creating a lot of heated discussions, but it's also making record-breaking waves in the music industry.
Lamar's latest entry in their verbal sparring, "Not Like Us," has just broken a streaming record that was previously held by none other than Cardi B. The song debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 100 chart, raking in an impressive 70.9 million official streams, 5 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 15,000 sales in the U.S. in just five days. But that's not all - in its first seven days, "Not Like Us" has already accumulated over 96 million streams, making it the most streamed song in a week. This means it has surpassed other popular tracks like Taylor Swift and Post Malone's "Fortnite," which was released earlier this year, and even Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP," which initially held the record when it debuted in 2020.
In fact, "Not Like Us" has made such an impact that it has broken the record for most streams in a week for ANY song in the U.S. this decade. That's a pretty impressive feat, and it goes to show just how much buzz this feud between Lamar and Drake has been generating. The song has even dethroned Cardi B's "WAP" and Taylor Swift's "Fortnite," which were previously holding the top two spots.
According to Forbes, Lamar's other tracks are also seeing a surge in popularity. His song "Euphoria" went from No. 11 to No. 3 on the Hot 100 chart, with a whopping 49 million streams in just one week. And the song that started it all, "Like That," which features Lamar alongside Metro Boomin and Future, has also risen in the charts. It went from No. 8 to No. 6 after spending three weeks at No. 1.
In fact, Lamar is dominating the top 10, with three of his songs making an appearance. Drake, on the other hand, only has one song in the top 10 - "Family Matters," which was streamed 38 million times and debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 100.
It's clear that interest in Lamar's music is at an all-time high, as even his past albums are seeing a resurgence on the charts. His 2017 album, "Damn," has reached new heights, climbing to No. 36 on the Top Streaming Albums Billboard chart. This weekly ranking lists the most-streamed full-length albums in the country, and "Damn" has even surpassed its previous peak at No. 44.
It's amazing to see how Lamar's music is making such a splash in the midst of this lyrical battle with Drake. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what both artists will come up with next, and it's clear that their feud is creating a lot of buzz and interest in the world of hip-hop.
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