Record-Breaking Collab Becomes Lamar’s Fastest to Reach Spotify Milestone
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s smash hit “Luther” has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify—becoming the fastest track in Lamar’s career to achieve the milestone. Released in November 2024, the high-powered collaboration reached the billion-mark in just seven months, outpacing his previous record-holder, “Not Like Us,” which took eight months to reach the same feat.
The song has been a cultural and commercial juggernaut, spending 13 straight weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and dominating the Hip Hop charts for over half a year. “Luther” now joins an elite group of Kendrick’s biggest hits, including “HUMBLE.,” “All the Stars,” and “Money Trees,” to break the billion-stream barrier.
Riding high from the single’s success, Kendrick swept this year’s BET Awards in his hometown of Los Angeles, winning five trophies including Album of the Year and Best Collaboration alongside longtime creative partner Dave Free.
The duo’s momentum continues as they take their Grand National tour across North America, with a string of sold-out stadium dates in Europe to follow. With streaming records falling and awards stacking up, Kendrick Lamar and SZA are firmly cementing their place in modern music history.
