Renowned American rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Star’ of 2024marking another milestone in his illustrious career. Lamar’s domination of the charts this year, , fueled by his high-profile hip-hop feud with Canadian rapper Drake, solidified his position as a cultural and musical force.

The rivalry between the two rap heavyweights gave rise to several hit tracks from Lamar, including the chart-topping single Not Like Us, which became an anthem and secured its spot as a defining record of the year. Lamar’s achievement makes him the first rapper since Drake in 2018 to earn Billboard’s prestigious title, highlighting the genre’s ongoing influence in mainstream music.

In other Billboard news, Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday classic, All I Want For Christmas Is You, has tied with Lil Nas X’s Old Town Road and Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy) as the longest-running number one songs in Billboard Hot 100 history, each holding the record for an impressive 17 weeks.

Notably, all these record-breaking songs feature Black lead artists, underscoring the profound impact of Black musicians on the global music industry. Kendrick Lamar’s latest accolade and the record-breaking achievements on the Hot 100 continue to reflect the dominance and cultural significance of Black artistry in music.