Kendrick Lamar, SZA’s ‘Luther’ Tops Hot 100 12 Weeks

Kendrick Lamar and SZA's collaboration "Luther" has achieved a historic 12th consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, setting a new record for the longest reign by a duet featuring co-billed lead solo men and women, surpassing Puff Daddy and Faith Evans' 1997 hit. The song also becomes the longest-leading R&B/hip-hop No. 1 of the decade, outlasting Roddy Ricch's "The Box." This milestone marks Lamar's sixth and SZA's third Hot 100 chart-topping hit, with "Luther" also becoming the longest-running No. 1 rap song in over four years and the most extended No. 1 in both artists' careers. The track’s success has been bolstered by its official music video, which has accrued over 21 million views, and the duo's ongoing Grand National Tour, which features extensive performances and notable guest appearances. Additionally, Shaboozey’s "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" has set a record for the most weeks in the Hot 100 Top 5 at 44 weeks, further highlighting the dynamic state of the charts. Overall, "Luther" has solidified Lamar and SZA's status as a dominant modern musical duo with a landmark achievement in chart history.