Kendrick Lamar’s GNX Earns 44.2 Million Spotify Streams in 7 Hours

Kendrick Lamar has solidified his position as a giant in the music industry with his newly released and highly anticipated album GNX. Though it also only debuted seven hours into the tracking period, GNX captured an impressive 44.2 million streams on its first day on Global Spotify-a figure that would have easily surpassed 100 million had the album dropped at midnight.

The release of the album shook Spotify’s global charts to their core, placing many of the album tracks in the Top 50. Here are the notables:

6. “wacced out murals” — 5.42M streams

7. “squabble up” — 5.38M streams

8. “luther” — 4.82M streams

17. “man at the garden” — 4.00M streams

20. “hey now” — 3.77M streams

22. “tv off” — 3.69M streams

23. “reincarnated” — 3.61M streams

33. “dodger blue” — 2.99M streams

35. “heart pt. 6” — 2.88M streams

37. “peekaboo” — 2.83M streams

49. “GNX” (title track) — 2.50M streams

60. “gloria” — 2.30M streams

This is an impressive number, cementing Lamar’s themes of lyrical depth and sonic innovation together into the eyes of millions.

The US Spotify chart saw Kendrick rule the top two with tracks from GNX:

1. “squabble up” — 3.272M streams

2. “wacced out murals” — 3.197M streams

Both songs cleared those numbers with the abbreviated tracking period, ensuring Lamar’s tight grip on the U.S. streaming audience.

Kendrick Becomes Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artist

The drop of GNX launched Kendrick Lamar to #1 on the Global Spotify Top Artists chart, displacing Taylor Swift and giving him his first week at the summit this year. This achievement underscores Lamar’s broad reach and the pent-up demand for his first full-length project since 2022’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.

Dominance on Apple Music

The success wasn’t limited to Spotify alone. Lamar went on to make history on US Apple Music, becoming the first artist in 2024 to make five #1 singles on the platform with the following tracks:

• Like That
• euphoria
• Not Like Us
• wacced out murals
• squabble up

This unparalleled feat just extends the evidence of how versatile Lamar is and appeals across audiences.

A Hip-Hop Moment in 2024

The arrival of GNX represents more than another milestone for Kendrick Lamar; rather, it is a defining moment for hip-hop in 2024. Through his deeply intricate storytelling and introspective themes, Lamar presses on with his signature wordplay to innovate and redefine the cultural relevance of this genre.

With these streams and critical acclaim building up for the album, GNX is bound to top the year-end lists and award shows, further solidifying Kendrick Lamar’s status as one of the greatest artists of his generation.