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Young Thug Thinks This Of The Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef

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Young Thug has been in jail for over two years now due to the Rico case against him in the state of Georgia. Overall, this has left him out of the loop on many of the inner-workings of the music industry. However, he does have an inside source these days in Mariah The Scientist. The R&B singer has been visiting Thugger in prison and has been able to play him some music, while also explaining the intricacies of rap beef. Of course, we are talking about the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

Given that Thug has a relationship with Drake and Metro Boomin, one would be curious to know what he thinks about what’s happening. Although as Mariah The Scientist explains, he isn’t really taking sides. “For sure. I tell him everything. I might tell him too much. I play him the [diss] songs over the phone and s–t. He’s a lover of music in general,” she explained. “He f–ks with everybody. I don’t think he would ever be able to – let me not speak for him. He love music though.”

Read More: Meek Mill Weighs In On Young Thug’s Trial

Young Thug Gets The Inside Scoop From Mariah The Scientist

MIAMI BEACH, FL – DECEMBER 06: Rapper Young Thug performs at L’Eden by Perrier-Jouët on December 6, 2018 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Perrier-Jouët)

Subsequently, Mariah The Scientist went on to say how Thugger feels about the beef in general. “He thinks it’s interesting, for sure,” she noted. “We were listening to some of the songs. Not all of them, because now I’ve gotten lost. In the beginning, I was like, ‘Hey, there’s a tizzy going on.’ I played him some of it. I feel like those two people are both great rappers. With all of the rappers with the guy and the girl rappers, granted it’s cool for the craft, and to be able to keep up with that — because let me not lie and say there’s no competitive energy in the music industry. Because there is.”

Let us know what you think of the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that the beef is now officially over? Do you think that Drake may come back and try to take back the lead? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Dame Dash Says Kendrick Lamar Won ‘Best Battle of All Time’ Over Drake

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Dame Dash is weighing in on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef as the dust settles. Speaking with the America Nu Network, Dash dubbed Kendrick the winner in what he believes was “the best battle of all time.”

“As far as fighting goes, in this moment, Kendrick won,” Dash said. “It’s almost by far now. Last week it was neck and neck. After the last exchange with the pedophile thing and the response and ‘Not Like Us,’ it seems like he’s disrupted Drake’s life.”

Back to the best battle claim, Dash gave more context: “This has been the most impactful battle to where it looks like the battle songs are changing the trajectory of that artist’s life. It just seems like things are different for Drake right now. I’ve never seen this happen before.”

Kendrick Lamar is back on top of the Billboard Hot 100 with a Drake diss. Following the success of his scene-stealing “Like That” call out, Kendrick Lamar has placed a solo hit on top of the charts with “Not Like Us.”

Additionally, Lamar’s shade to Drake on “Euphoria” moves into the No. 3 slot from No. 11. “Like That” rebounds from No. 8 to No. 6. Drake gets a shot in on his own, with “Family Matters” hitting at No. 7.

According to Billboard, this is Lamar’s fourth Hot 100 No. 1 and 15 top 10s. Drake has a whopping 78 top 10 records, an all-time record.

READ MORE: Naomi Osaka Praises Kendrick Lamar for “Not Like Us,” Makes it Her Walk On Music

“Not Like Us,” released on pgLang/Interscope Records/ICLG, storms onto the Hot 100 with a staggering 70.9 million official streams, 5 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 15,000 units sold in the U.S. for May 9. Remarkably, these numbers were achieved despite the track’s late release on Sunday, May 5, after the chart’s tracking week had already begun on May 3.

This debut marks the 1,171st song to claim the No. 1 position in the 65-year history of the Hot 100, and notably, it’s the 79th to accomplish this feat straight out of the gate.

READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Laps Spotify Record Previously Held by Drake

Additionally, “Not Like Us” ascends to the top spot on the Streaming Songs chart, becoming Kendrick Lamar’s fifth chart-topper in this category. Its 70.9 million streams represent the highest weekly total among R&B/hip-hop tracks since YouTube user-generated content was excluded from chart calculations in 2020. Surpassing the previous record set by Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy,” featuring Future and Young Thug, which garnered 67.3 million streams in its debut week on rankings dated September 18, 2021.

Furthermore, the track dominates the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts right out of the gate, marking Lamar’s fourth No. 1.

In other chart news, “Euphoria” experiences a surge in streams, climbing to 49 million (up from 28.9 million in its initial frame). At the same time, its airplay audience dips slightly to 1.9 million (down from 2.5 million) and sales increase to 7,000 (up from 6,000) during the May 3-9 tracking period.

Completing Lamar’s trio of hits in the Hot 100’s top 10, “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin rises to No. 6 from its debut atop the chart on April 6. The track gains 22% in streams, reaching 34.2 million during May 3-9, along with a 13% increase in radio reach to 29.4 million and a 76% surge in sales to 3,000 units.

Fan reaction is below:

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Baka Not Nice Previews New Music Following Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Diss

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s lyrical feud may have fizzled out for now, but evidently, its ripple effect continues to be felt throughout the industry. On Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” diss, for example, he went after Drake and his OVO Sound crew. He accused the Toronto-born performer of being interested in underage girls, and of employing predators.

“They tell me Chubbs the only one that get your hand-me-downs/ And Party at the party playin’ with his nose now/ And Baka got a weird case, why is he around?/ Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophiles,” he rhymes. His mention of Baka Not Nice and his “weird” case captured listeners’ attention, prompting them to do some digging into the rapper’s history

Read More: Baka Not Nice Seemingly Addresses Drake’s Enemies Following Kendrick Lamar Diss

Baka Not Nice In The Booth

Before signing with OVO in 2017, Baka worked for Drake as a security guard. A few years before that, he was arrested for allegedly forcing a 22-year-old woman into prostitution. In 2015, he pled guilty to assaulting the same woman, who he was reportedly in a relationship with at the time. The woman chose not to testify, so his charges for alleged prostitution were dropped. He went on to spend six months behind bars for his guilty plea.

Baka hasn’t released any solo music since 2019, however, it looks like he has some on the way. In a new clip, he’s seen cooking something up in the booth. While some social media users are eager to hear what he’s working on, others are clowning him for his arguably bad timing, though the extra attention could end up working out in his favor. What do you think Baka Not Nice is cooking up? Do you think it could be a response to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss? Are you looking forward to hearing it? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Surpasses 100 Million Streams In Just 9 Days, Sets Spotify Record

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Breaks One Of Taylor Swift’s Spotify Streaming Records

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The diss tracks from Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s beef have been extraordinarily successful. Both “euphoria” and “Push Ups” have spent multiple weeks in the top 20 of the Hot 100 with the former jumping up to a new peak of number 3 this week. But that’s just the beginning of the story. This week three new songs, two from Kendrick and one from Drake all debuted inside the top 15 of the singles chart. Even within the already heightened achievements of the beef though, Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” is lapping the field.

“Not Like Us” debuted at number one on the Hot 100 and didn’t even need a full week to do it. The track grabbed the top spot with only five days of tracking its streams and plays, compared to a full seven days for most of its competition. The album is also breaking streaming records left and right. It broke Drake’s own record for the most streams of a rap song on Spotify in a single day previously held by his Lil Baby collab “Girls Want Girls.” Now the song has reached an even more impressive milestone after a full week on the platform. It’s officially the most-streamed song in any single week this decade so far, surpasing Taylor Swift and Post Malone’s “Fortnite” from earlier this year and Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” which held the record since 2020.

Read More: Which Rappers Have Apologized To Kendrick Lamar?

Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track Breaks Even More Records

“Not Like Us” is the second number one hit to spawn from the beef so far. The Future & Metro Boomin song “Like That” which formally kicked the beef off dropped back in March. It went on to debut at the top spot on the Hot 100 where it spent 3 weeks. The track is still inside the top 10 of the chart this week.

What do you think of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” breaking the record for most streams in a single week by any song this decade? Are you surprise that the record was held by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” until earlier this year? Let us know in the comment section below.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Scores This Milestone For Feature On “Like That”

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Surpasses 100 Million Streams In Just 9 Days, Sets Spotify Record

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify in under nine days, making it the fastest rap song to do so on the service. The track, which Lamar released as a diss song in his feud with Drake, beat out the Toronto rapper’s song “God’s Plan” to set the new record. Additionally, “Not Like Us” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Lamar’s first song to do so.

Lamar calls out Drake throughout the song, at one point rapping: “Why you trollin’ like a b*tch? Ain’t you tired? Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A-Minor.” He also calls out his OVO imprint as well. “They tell me Chubbs the only one that get your hand-me-downs / And Party at the party, playin’ with his nose now / And Baka got a weird case, why is he around? Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophiles,” he remarks.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Breaks Drake’s Record For Most Single-Day Rap Song Streams On Spotify

Kendrick Lamar Accepts Best Rap Album Grammy Award

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Kendrick Lamar accepts the Best Rap Album award for “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Lamar kicked off the feud with Drake back in March by teaming up with Metro Boomin and Future to release, “Like That.” In the ensuing weeks, he and Drake traded shots on several songs. Lamar’s include “Euphoria,” “6:16 In LA,” “Meet The Grahams,” and “Not Like Us.” Drake, on the other hand, dropped “Push Ups,” Taylor Made Freestyle,” “Family Matters,” and finally, “The Heart Part 6.” That last track dropped on May 5. There’s been silence from both artists in the time since.

Kendrick Lamar Disses Drake On “Not Like Us”

Revisit Lamar’s “Not Like Us” above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s feud on HotNewHipHop.

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Mustard Expecting Baby with New Girlfriend Brittany Stroud

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Mustard Expecting Baby with New Girlfriend Brittany Stroud

Mustard is celebrating a bit more than “Not Like Us.” On Mother’s Day, Mustard and his girlfriend Brittany Stroud announced they are expecting a baby.

“Over the moon to be celebrating my first Mother’s Day,” Stroud wrote. “@ months or less until I’m pushing and meet my sweet baby.”

You can see the reveal via The Shade Room below.

Mustard is celebrating “Not Like Us” going No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The superstar producer crafted the record for Kendrick Lamar.

Hitting Instagram, Mustard wrote: “Sometimes you really gotta pop out and show niggas!!!! To think . . . They really fronted on me and acted like I’m not who I am ! I’m thankful but not surprised; I never lost sight and stayed down. With my back against the wall is where I thrive. Summer started last week according to me!! See ya sooner than you think! cc: @kendricklamar city back up !!!”

Kendrick Lamar is back on top of the Billboard Hot 100 with a Drake diss. Following the success of his scene-stealing “Like That” call out, Kendrick Lamar has placed a solo hit on top of the charts with “Not Like Us.”

Additionally, Lamar’s shade to Drake on “Euphoria” moves into the No. 3 slot from No. 11. “Like That” rebounds from No. 8 to No. 6. Drake gets a shot in on his own, with “Family Matters” hitting at No. 7.

According to Billboard, this is Lamar’s fourth Hot 100 No. 1 and 15 top 10s. Drake has a whopping 78 top 10 records, an all-time record.

READ MORE: Naomi Osaka Praises Kendrick Lamar for “Not Like Us,” Makes it Her Walk On Music

“Not Like Us,” released on pgLang/Interscope Records/ICLG, storms onto the Hot 100 with a staggering 70.9 million official streams, 5 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 15,000 units sold in the U.S. for May 9. Remarkably, these numbers were achieved despite the track’s late release on Sunday, May 5, after the chart’s tracking week had already begun on May 3.

This debut marks the 1,171st song to claim the No. 1 position in the 65-year history of the Hot 100, and notably, it’s the 79th to accomplish this feat straight out of the gate.

READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Laps Spotify Record Previously Held by Drake

Additionally, “Not Like Us” ascends to the top spot on the Streaming Songs chart, becoming Kendrick Lamar’s fifth chart-topper in this category. Its 70.9 million streams represent the highest weekly total among R&B/hip-hop tracks since YouTube user-generated content was excluded from chart calculations in 2020. Surpassing the previous record set by Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy,” featuring Future and Young Thug, which garnered 67.3 million streams in its debut week on rankings dated September 18, 2021.

Furthermore, the track dominates the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts right out of the gate, marking Lamar’s fourth No. 1.

In other chart news, “Euphoria” experiences a surge in streams, climbing to 49 million (up from 28.9 million in its initial frame). At the same time, its airplay audience dips slightly to 1.9 million (down from 2.5 million) and sales increase to 7,000 (up from 6,000) during the May 3-9 tracking period.

Completing Lamar’s trio of hits in the Hot 100’s top 10, “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin rises to No. 6 from its debut atop the chart on April 6. The track gains 22% in streams, reaching 34.2 million during May 3-9, along with a 13% increase in radio reach to 29.4 million and a 76% surge in sales to 3,000 units.

Fan reaction is below:

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Mustard Celebrates “Not Like Us” Going No. 1: ‘I Never Lost Sight and Stayed Down’

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Mustard is celebrating “Not Like Us” going No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The superstar producer crafted the record for Kendrick Lamar.

Hitting Instagram, Mustard wrote: “Sometimes you really gotta pop out and show niggas!!!! To think . . . They really fronted on me and acted like I’m not who I am ! I’m thankful but not surprised; I never lost sight and stayed down. With my back against the wall is where I thrive. Summer started last week according to me!! See ya sooner than you think! cc: @kendricklamar city back up !!!”

Kendrick Lamar is back on top of the Billboard Hot 100 with a Drake diss. Following the success of his scene-stealing “Like That” call out, Kendrick Lamar has placed a solo hit on top of the charts with “Not Like Us.”

Additionally, Lamar’s shade to Drake on “Euphoria” moves into the No. 3 slot from No. 11. “Like That” rebounds from No. 8 to No. 6. Drake gets a shot in on his own, with “Family Matters” hitting at No. 7.

According to Billboard, this is Lamar’s fourth Hot 100 No. 1 and 15 top 10s. Drake has a whopping 78 top 10 records, an all-time record.

READ MORE: Naomi Osaka Praises Kendrick Lamar for “Not Like Us,” Makes it Her Walk On Music

“Not Like Us,” released on pgLang/Interscope Records/ICLG, storms onto the Hot 100 with a staggering 70.9 million official streams, 5 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 15,000 units sold in the U.S. for May 9. Remarkably, these numbers were achieved despite the track’s late release on Sunday, May 5, after the chart’s tracking week had already begun on May 3.

This debut marks the 1,171st song to claim the No. 1 position in the 65-year history of the Hot 100, and notably, it’s the 79th to accomplish this feat straight out of the gate.

READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Laps Spotify Record Previously Held by Drake

Additionally, “Not Like Us” ascends to the top spot on the Streaming Songs chart, becoming Kendrick Lamar’s fifth chart-topper in this category. Its 70.9 million streams represent the highest weekly total among R&B/hip-hop tracks since YouTube user-generated content was excluded from chart calculations in 2020. Surpassing the previous record set by Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy,” featuring Future and Young Thug, which garnered 67.3 million streams in its debut week on rankings dated September 18, 2021.

Furthermore, the track dominates the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts right out of the gate, marking Lamar’s fourth No. 1.

In other chart news, “Euphoria” experiences a surge in streams, climbing to 49 million (up from 28.9 million in its initial frame). At the same time, its airplay audience dips slightly to 1.9 million (down from 2.5 million) and sales increase to 7,000 (up from 6,000) during the May 3-9 tracking period.

Completing Lamar’s trio of hits in the Hot 100’s top 10, “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin rises to No. 6 from its debut atop the chart on April 6. The track gains 22% in streams, reaching 34.2 million during May 3-9, along with a 13% increase in radio reach to 29.4 million and a 76% surge in sales to 3,000 units.

Fan reaction is below:

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DJ Mustard And His Girlfriend Are Expecting Their First Child Together

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DJ Mustard is having a great year so far. The producer was already in the limelight thanks to his recent Kendrick Lamar collaboration, and now he’s confirmed that he will be having a child with his girlfriend, Brittany Stroud. The pregnancy was confirmed via Stroud’s Instagram on Mother’s Day. She posted a series of text screenshots and messages between her and Mustard that communicate how eager they both are. This will be Stroud’s first child, and Mustard’s fourth.

Stroud felt as though Mother’s Day was the perfect time to clue followers in on the big news. She had previously kept it under wraps, as evidenced by the fact that she’s been pregnant for six months. “Over the moon to be celebrating my first Mother’s Day,” she wrote on her IG Story. “2 months or less until I’m pushing and meet my sweet baby.” The aforementioned text message between Stroud and Mustard sees the former type: “Thank you for making me a mom.” The producer texted back: “Thank you for letting me make you a mom I love you more.”

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Calls Drake A “Certified Pedophile” On DJ Mustard-Produced Diss Track “Not Like Us”

DJ Mustard Has 3 Kids From A Previous Marriage

DJ Mustard has kept details about his relationship with Stroud under wraps. Very little is known about their lives together, and it appears as though the producer wants it that way. He was involved in a high profile divorce with Chanel Thierry in 2022. Thierry’s profile as an internet personality to some of the couple’s dirty laundry being aired out. Thierry even accused Mustard of failing to make payments for living expenses and child support in 2023. The producer denied these accusations via Instagram.

“Chanel’s claim that I have starved her out financially since separation is a flat-out lie,” Mustard wrote on the platform. “From the time Chanel and I separated in May 2022, I continued to uphold my obligation to support her and the children. I continued to pay all of Chanel’s living expenses, including all of her credit card bills. I also continued paying Chanel’s housing costs and the children’s expenses including private school tuition.” The ex-couple currently share joint custody of their children: Kauner, Kylan, and Kody. In January, 2024, however, Mustard filed for sole custody of his oldest son.

Read More: DJ Mustard’s Wife Chanel Thierry Breaks Her Silence On Divorce: “More Than Heartbreaking”

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DJ Mustard Reacts To “Not Like Us” Debuting At Number One

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The beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has been a massive commercial success for everyone involved, especially Kendrick. Songs are racking up millions and millions of streams in very short windows of time. Unsurprisingly, that’s translated into tons of chart success. Songs like “euphoria” and “push ups” had already made their debuts in the top 20 of the Hot 100 last month and now the newest charts just dripped with even more impressive success.

Additionally, Kendrick’s “euphoria” shot up from outside the top 10 all the way to number 3 on this week’s chart. One of Drake’s responses “Family Matters” also debuted inside the top 10 at number 7. That’s the second highest debut for any of the diss tracks so far lagging behind just “Not Like Us” which hit number one today. The song accomplished the incredibly impressive feat of landing at the top of the Hot 100 with only 5 days of tracking. Despite the head start ever other song on the charts got, the DJ Mustard produced cut landed at number one. The producer then took to twitter to share his thoughts on the impressive achievement. Check out what he had to say below.

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DJ Mustard Is Hyped For “Not Like Us” Debut

“Sometimes you really gotta pop out and show n*ggas!!!!” Mustard’s reaction began. “To think . . . They really fronted on me and acted like I’m not who I am ! I’m thankful but not surprised; I never lost sight and stayed down. With my back against the wall is where I thrive,” he continued. “Not Like Us” becomes Mustard’s highest charting song to date as a producer. It surpasses Ella Mai’s “Boo’d Up” which hit number 5 back in 2018.

What do you think of DJ Mustard’s reaction to a song he produced debuting at the top spot on the Hot 100 after just 5 days of tracking? Do you think the song will be a sustained hit on the charts going into summer? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Kendrick Lamar Takes Billboard No. 1 Spot with “Not Like Us”

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Kendrick Lamar is back on top of the Billboard Hot 100 with a Drake diss. Following the success of his scene-stealing “Like That” call out, Kendrick Lamar has placed a solo hit on top of the charts with “Not Like Us.”

Additionally, Lamar’s shade to Drake on “Euphoria” moves into the No. 3 slot from No. 11. “Like That” rebounds from No. 8 to No. 6. Drake gets a shot in on his own, with “Family Matters” hitting at No. 7.

According to Billboard, this is Lamar’s fourth Hot 100 No. 1 and 15 top 10s. Drake has a whopping 78 top 10 records, an all-time record.

READ MORE: Naomi Osaka Praises Kendrick Lamar for “Not Like Us,” Makes it Her Walk On Music

“Not Like Us,” released on pgLang/Interscope Records/ICLG, storms onto the Hot 100 with a staggering 70.9 million official streams, 5 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 15,000 units sold in the U.S. for May 9. Remarkably, these numbers were achieved despite the track’s late release on Sunday, May 5, after the chart’s tracking week had already begun on May 3.

This debut marks the 1,171st song to claim the No. 1 position in the 65-year history of the Hot 100, and notably, it’s the 79th to accomplish this feat straight out of the gate.

READ MORE: Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Laps Spotify Record Previously Held by Drake

Additionally, “Not Like Us” ascends to the top spot on the Streaming Songs chart, becoming Kendrick Lamar’s fifth chart-topper in this category. Its 70.9 million streams represent the highest weekly total among R&B/hip-hop tracks since YouTube user-generated content was excluded from chart calculations in 2020. Surpassing the previous record set by Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy,” featuring Future and Young Thug, which garnered 67.3 million streams in its debut week on rankings dated September 18, 2021.

Furthermore, the track dominates the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts right out of the gate, marking Lamar’s fourth No. 1.

In other chart news, “Euphoria” experiences a surge in streams, climbing to 49 million (up from 28.9 million in its initial frame). At the same time, its airplay audience dips slightly to 1.9 million (down from 2.5 million) and sales increase to 7,000 (up from 6,000) during the May 3-9 tracking period.

Completing Lamar’s trio of hits in the Hot 100’s top 10, “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin rises to No. 6 from its debut atop the chart on April 6. The track gains 22% in streams, reaching 34.2 million during May 3-9, along with a 13% increase in radio reach to 29.4 million and a 76% surge in sales to 3,000 units.

Fan reaction is below:

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