The latest album by Kendrick Lamar becomes the most-streamed rap record of the year on Spotify, marking a major milestone in his career.
As 2025 draws to a close, the streaming landscape has a clear winner. Kendrick Lamar claimed the top spot in rap on Spotify thanks to ‘GNX’, his album released in November 2024, which amassed 2.98 billion streams throughout the year. The figure not only places the record firmly at number one, but also reinforces Lamar’s status as one of the most influential figures in contemporary hip hop.
According to data reported by Hip Hop All Day, ‘GNX’ comfortably outperformed Playboi Carti’s ‘MUSIC’, which reached 2.16 billion streams. Completing the top three is Tyler, The Creator with ‘CHROMAKOPIA’, closing the year on 1.66 billion streams and confirming the strong global appetite for alternative rap.
The ranking of the most-streamed rap albums of 2025 also highlights the enduring power of classic catalogues. Kanye West appears with ‘Graduation’ at 1.50 billion streams, while Kendrick Lamar features again with ‘DAMN.’, which accumulated 1.45 billion streams, proving that his impact extends well beyond a single release.
The second half of the chart brings together some of the most relevant names in today’s rap landscape. Doechii with ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ and Travis Scott with ‘UTOPIA’ are tied at 1.39 billion streams, followed by Drake’s ‘Views’ at 1.35 billion, ‘ASTROWORLD’ at 1.31 billion, and Metro Boomin’s ‘Heroes & Villains’ with 1.29 billion streams.
Beyond the numbers, ‘GNX’ represents a turning point in Kendrick Lamar’s career. The project marked his first release outside of TDE, debuted directly at number one on the Billboard 200, and is currently in contention for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards.
In a year defined by an oversaturated release calendar, the success of ‘GNX’ confirms that author-driven rap, strong narrative vision and artistic coherence remain decisive factors in leading global consumption. Kendrick Lamar has not only delivered the most-streamed rap album of 2025, but has also further strengthened his position as one of the most powerful cultural pillars in modern music.
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