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Kendrick Lamar was named the No. 1 pop star of 2024 on Billboard's annual Greatest Pop Star list. The list also includes other artists like Jelly Roll, Billie Eilish, and Post Malone.
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However, as soon as the news about Kendrick Lamar being in first place reached the realms of social media, many fans started sharing their ecstatic reactions. As an X user, @PopBase posted the news on the platform, and another netizen responded by saying that the fans should thank Drake for the same. The comment read:
“Everyone say thank you, Drake!”
Furthermore, others also commented and said:
“No surprise here! The King of storytelling and bars! Congrats 'KENDRICK LAMAR,” wrote an X user on the post.
“Congratulations to Kendrick Lamar. Amazing achievement. Well deserved success,” added another.
“Well-deserved! Kendrick Lamar continues to redefine music and push boundaries. His artistry and influence are unmatched, making this recognition well-earned,” stated one more social media user.
Meanwhile, others also commented that pop stars such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter are more deserving than Lamar.
“In a year where Taylor and Sabrina broke every single record and sold out venues this seems highly misogynistic. Do better billboard,” stated an X user on the post.
“Should have been Taylor Swift,” claimed another one.
“This doesn’t even make sense,” commented a netizen.
While Kendrick Lamar was named the Number 1 Pop Star of 2024, the Top 5 included names of Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan and Charli XCX
Billboard's list of top pop stars of 2024 ranked Kendrick Lamar at number one. Other artists in the Top 5 included Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, and Charli XCX. The list also featured Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, and Jelly Roll. Shaboozey won Rookie of the Year, Hozier won Comeback of the Year, and pop stars like Drake and Bruno Mars were also praised.
Naming Kendrick as the Number 1 Pop Star of 2024, Billboard wrote:
“Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 was about many things, but first and foremost, it was all about him letting people know just what he’s capable of. It was essentially the thesis statement behind the biggest song of his year (“Sometimes you gotta pop out and show n—as”), with a sentiment that also ended up offering the title to the centerpiece event of his year.”
Kendrick Lamar, born in 1987, had a successful year, releasing several hits during his rap feud with Drake, including Like That, Euphoria, Meet the Grahams, Not Like Us, and Squabble Up.
He also dropped his album GNX on November 22, 2024, which features guest appearances from artists such as SZA, Dody6, Roddy Ricch, AzChike, and Hitta J3. The album includes over 10 tracks, such as Gloria, Heart Pt 6, TV Off, Hey Now, Man at the Garden, and Wacced Out Murals.
While social media users continue to pour in their comments and congratulatory messages, Kendrick has not yet responded to being named the Number 1 Pop Star of 2024 by Billboard.
