by Peace Umanah — July 19, 2026
Kendrick Lamar’s Album, DAMN., Becomes the Sixth Most Streamed Rap Album in Spotify History
Kendrick Lamar has reached another remarkable career milestone as his critically acclaimed album, DAMN., has officially surpassed 11 billion streams on Spotify.
The achievement sees the Pulitzer Prize-winning project become the sixth most streamed rap album of all time on the platform, further solidifying its status as one of hip-hop’s defining bodies of work.
Released in 2017, DAMN. debuted to widespread critical acclaim and commercial success, producing iconic records such as HUMBLE., DNA., LOYALTY. featuring Rihanna, LOVE. featuring Zacari, and ELEMENT. The album showcased Kendrick’s lyrical depth, storytelling ability, and artistic versatility, earning him multiple Grammy Awards and making history as the first non-classical or jazz work to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Music.
More than nine years after its release, DAMN. continues to resonate with listeners worldwide, consistently attracting millions of streams and proving its enduring influence on modern rap.
Crossing the 11 billion-stream milestone is yet another testament to Kendrick Lamar‘s lasting impact on global music and the timeless appeal of one of the most celebrated rap albums of its generation.
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