Summary
- Kendrick Lamar secures a massive new benchmark for hip-hop longevity on the Billboard charts
- His acclaimed sophomore album officially achieves 700 consecutive weeks on the Hot 200 listThe 2012 release remains highly active and is currently eligible for diamond certification
Kendrick Lamar has officially cemented another monumental achievement in hip-hop history as his sophomore album, good kid, m.A.A.d city, crosses an unprecedented charting milestone. The critically acclaimed project has become the first studio record in the genre to spend 700 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 chart.
The record is occupying the No. 54 spot on this week’s chart, moving up two spots from last week. Originally released in 2012, good kid, m.A.A.d city debuted at number two on the charts, moving 242,000 copies in its first week. Boasting a foundational tracklist of defining anthems like “B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” “Swimming Pools,” “Poetic Justice,” and “Money Trees,” the record has maintained undeniable cultural relevance for well over a decade.
Further emphasizing the project’s massive longevity and sustained sales, the album became eligible for diamond certification status earlier this year.
