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Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Luther' Is Now the Longest-Running No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
Summary
Kendrick LamarandSZAhave collectively claimed the longest-running No. 1 spot on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with their collaboration 'luther,' marking an unprecedented 23rd week at the summit. This significant achievement, noted on the list dated June 7, sets a new standard since the chart's consolidation in October 1958.
'luther' now surpasses the record previously held by Lamar's'Not Like Us,'which spent 22 weeks at No. 1 between 2024 and 2025. Before this, SZA's own 'Kill Bill' held the title with 21 weeks of domination. For its record-breaking week, 'luther' garnered 16.5 million official U.S. streams and 57.5 million in airplay audience. The track has maintained its No. 1 position for the past 15 consecutive weeks.
Outside of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, the track also currently sits at No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart. Meanwhile, it retains its No. 5 spot on theBillboard Hot 100.
