Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us” achieved significant success earlier this year after its release, notably for its diss aimed at Drake. It quickly became a major hit and is now making a resurgence, currently at No. 2 on Spotify’s U.S. chart.
The song is vying to reclaim the top spot despite strong competition from a prominent new pop artist.
Sabrina Carpenter’s latest single “Please Please Please” currently holds the top spot on Spotify’s most-streamed tunes in America, with a significant lead over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”
On June 21, Carpenter’s song garnered 3.9 million streams in the U.S., compared to Lamar’s just over three million streams.
While Carpenter maintains a nearly one million stream lead, Lamar’s track is gaining momentum and remains a contender for the top spot.
Kendrick Lamar recently performed his track “Not Like Us” live for the first time at a major concert in Los Angeles, his hometown.
The event, which was livestreamed by Amazon, marked a significant moment following his perceived victory in a feud with Drake.
The performance became a trending topic and sparked widespread discussion, contributing to a resurgence of popularity for “Not Like Us.”
In the days following the concert, the song has seen a substantial increase in streams on platforms like streaming sites and iTunes, catapulting it up the charts once again.
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” has been enjoying a strong run atop the Spotify chart for over two weeks, but it’s expected to face a decline soon as new releases typically impact rankings.
Kendrick Lamar’s strategy to maintain buzz around “Not Like Us,” especially following his recent live performance and ongoing discussions, could potentially narrow the gap between their songs.
If Lamar sustains momentum with continued streaming and engagement, he might reclaim the No. 1 spot on the Spotify list from Carpenter in the coming days or weeks.
