At a Glance
- Kendrick Lamar is the only artist with three top 10 hits in the U.K. Hip-Hop and R&B Chart.
- “Luther” re-enters the top 10, joining “All the Stars” and “Not Like Us.”
- SZA, Skye Newman follow closely; The Weeknd and Chris Brown sit just outside the top 10.
Kendrick Lamar has once again proven his enduring star power, emerging as the only artist with three tracks in the top 10 of the Official U.K. Hip-Hop and R&B Singles Chart.
This feat places him ahead of all competitors in a week that underscores his lasting cultural and commercial impact.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper leads the chart with “All the Stars” featuring SZA at No. 7, followed by the Drake-targeted diss track “Not Like Us” at No. 8.
His recent collaboration “Luther” with SZA reclaims its top-tier status, climbing from No. 11 to No. 10 as it continues to shatter rap benchmarks.
“Not Like Us” and “Luther” fuel Lamar’s chart dominance
“Not Like Us,” released amid a high-profile lyrical feud with Drake, has quickly become a viral hit and fan anthem, receiving widespread critical acclaim for its hard-hitting lyricism and pointed delivery.
Meanwhile, “Luther,” which has steadily gained momentum, is now on its 32nd week on the chart — a testament to the rapper’s staying power and consistent streaming performance.
“All the Stars,” which was originally released in 2018 as part of the Black Panther soundtrack, continues to resonate years later, showing Lamar’s unmatched ability to craft timeless music that charts across multiple eras.
SZA, Skye Newman, The Weeknd, and Chris Brown follow closely
Only two other artists come close to Lamar’s top-tier dominance. SZA, his frequent collaborator, also scores two top 10 hits this week, while emerging U.K. artist Skye Newman ranks with “Family Matters” and “Hairdresser” at No. 4.
Beyond the top 10, The Weeknd and Chris Brown both land three entries apiece within the top 40, though neither currently breaks into the uppermost tier — reinforcing Lamar’s singular hold at the top.
Lamar’s awards and legacy continue to expand
Kendrick Lamar’s latest chart win follows a string of accolades, including 17 Grammy Awards and the prestigious 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music — the first ever awarded to a hip-hop artist.
His continued success on global charts positions him as one of the most influential and decorated rappers of the modern era.
