Kendrick Lamar's 2024 diss track, "Not Like Us," has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the longest-charting rap song on the Billboard Hot 100. As of May 2025, the song has spent 53 consecutive weeks on the chart, surpassing all previous hip-hop singles in longevity.
Released amidst a public feud with Drake in May 2024, "Not Like Us" quickly gained attention for its boldness and cultural impact. The track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and broke streaming records on Spotify. ChartData confirmed the milestone on May 19, 2025, noting it as the first rap song to chart for over a year.
At the 2025 GRAMMYs, "Not Like Us" won Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video. The song's success is attributed to its critique of cultural appropriation and power dynamics, combined with DJ Mustard's production and Lamar's lyrical delivery. As of this week, “Not Like Us” sits at No. 23, still holding strong more than a year after its release.