Everything Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” Accomplished in Its First Month

Kendrick Lamar has solidified his legacy as a rap icon with the release of his latest album, GNX. The project has taken the music world by storm, shattering records and redefining success in the rap genre. Within its first month, GNX has achieved unparalleled milestones, cementing its place in music history.

Historic Chart and Streaming Performance

GNX made an explosive debut, earning the title of rap album with the most Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024, with seven tracks charting in the Top 10 simultaneously.

It also achieved the biggest U.S. streaming week for a rap album in 2024, amassing a staggering 379.72 million streams in its first week.

The album made history as the first rap album ever to have all its songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks.

Additionally, it became the first rap album this decade to chart three songs inside the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks, a feat that highlights Lamar’s continued dominance over the genre.

Apple Music and Spotify Domination

GNX shattered records on Apple Music, earning the title of fastest rap album to reach #1 in the U.S. in 2024, doing so in just 4.5 hours.

The album also claimed #1 on Apple Music in 112 countries and held the top spot on U.S. Apple Music for 28 consecutive days, more than any other rap album this year.

Globally, GNX set benchmarks for first-week streaming numbers on Spotify, racking up 363 million streams—the biggest first-week streams for a rap album in 2024.

It also became the first rap album to achieve 900 million Spotify streams in less than a month, reaching the milestone in just 28.5 days.

Record-Breaking Sales

With 319,000 first-week sales in the U.S., GNX boasts the biggest first-week sales for a new rap album in 2024. The album also spent three consecutive weeks at #1 on Spotify, marking the most weeks at #1 for a rap album this year.

Cultural Impact

In addition to its commercial success, GNX has resonated deeply with fans and critics alike. Its thought-provoking lyrics, innovative production, and Lamar’s unparalleled storytelling have set a new standard for rap music in 2024.