Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s "Luther" Reigns Supreme on the Billboard Hot 100 for a Fourth Week
Kendrick Lamar and SZA have been breaking boundaries, this is just their latest in a long stint. Credit to Kendrick Lamar.
Los Angeles, California (March 30, 2025)- Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s collaboration, "Luther," continues its dominance on the Billboard Hot 100 for a fourth consecutive week. The track, which pays tribute to the legendary Luther Vandross through a sample of his music, has solidified its place as one of the year’s most influential songs.
With "Luther," Lamar secures his sixth number one on the chart, surpassing his previous streak of three weeks at the top with "Not Like Us" and "Like That" in 2024. SZA, meanwhile, celebrates her third number one, exceeding her prior achievements with "Slime You Out" alongside Drake and her own hit "Kill Bill."
Beyond "Luther’s" success, Lamar achieves an impressive feat by holding three songs simultaneously in the Hot 100’s top five for the sixth week. "Not Like Us" remains in third place, while "TV Off," featuring Lefty Gunplay, sits at number five. This accomplishment ties Lamar with Drake for the most weeks with three songs in the top five among solo artists, with only The Beatles surpassing them, having achieved the milestone eight times.
"Luther" remains one of the most streamed songs in the U.S., accumulating 55.6 million radio impressions, marking a 3% increase from the previous week, and 31.3 million official streams, despite a 9% decline. Digital sales for the track stand at 3,000 copies, reflecting a 24% drop. The song continues its reign atop the Streaming Songs chart for a fourth week, climbs from number three to number two on Radio Songs, and falls from number eight to seventeen on Digital Song Sales after previously reaching as high as number four. Additionally, "Luther" holds the number one position on both the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Adult R&B Airplay charts for the third consecutive week, cementing its impact across multiple formats.
In genre-specific rankings, "Luther" maintains its dominance, leading the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts for twelve consecutive weeks. This achievement marks Kendrick Lamar’s seventh number one in these categories, while SZA secures her fourth number one on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and her first on Hot Rap Songs.
As "Luther" continues its grip on the top spot, the rest of the Hot 100 sees notable movement. "Die With a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars remains in second place after leading the chart for five weeks. Shaboozey’s "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" climbs to fourth place, while Billie Eilish, Teddy Swims, and Drake maintain strong positions in the top ten with their latest hits.
With multiple songs occupying the top spots and record-breaking achievements placing him among the greatest in Billboard Hot 100 history, Kendrick Lamar continues to prove his dominance in the music industry. "Luther" is not only a tribute to Luther Vandross but also a testament to the lasting impact that Lamar and SZA have on contemporary music. The question remains: how much longer can they hold onto the top?
