Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s song “Luther” breaks records, tops Hot 100 for 12th week

Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s collaboration, “Luther,” has broken records by holding the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 12 consecutive weeks. This achievement sets a new record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 among duets featuring co-billed lead solo men and women. It surpasses Puff Daddy and Faith Evans’ “I’ll Be Missing You” (featuring 112), which held the top position for 11 weeks back in 1997. Additionally, “Luther” now stands as the longest-leading R&B/hip-hop No. 1 on the Hot 100 this decade, surpassing Roddy Ricch’s “The Box,” which held the record for 11 weeks in 2020.

In another significant milestone, Shaboozey’s track “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has climbed to No. 4 on the Hot 100 chart, securing its 44th week in the Top 5. This accomplishment surpasses The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” for the most weeks ever spent in the upper tier. Meanwhile, the rest of the Top 10 for this week includes Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” holding steady at No. 2, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” maintaining its position at No. 3, Drake’s “Nokia” slipping to No. 5, Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” staying at No. 6, Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” at No. 7, Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” moving up to No. 8, Doechii’s “Anxiety” reaching a new peak at No. 9, and Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” dropping two spots to No. 10.

This monumental feat achieved by Kendrick Lamar and SZA with “Luther” underscores the incredible success and impact their collaboration has had on the music industry. By setting new records and achieving significant milestones on the Billboard charts, they have solidified their places in music history. The enduring popularity and chart-topping status of “Luther” is a testament to the talent and creativity of both artists, captivating audiences and dominating the Hot 100 chart for an impressive 12-week reign.