Kendrick Lamar Goes Platinum With "Euphoria," Ushers In Yet Another Huge Milestone

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GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Kendrick Lamar performs as he headlines the Pyramid Stage during day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2022 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Kendrick Lamar and Drake delivered with their beef.

Kendrick Lamar and Drake recently engaged in one of the most legendary rap feuds of all time. Overall, it was a beef that no one saw coming heading into 2024. However, with the "Like That" verse, Kendrick showed the world that he meant serious business. He was no longer going to settle for being part of the Big Three. Instead, he wanted the crown to himself, and the only one willing to challenge him for it was none other than Drake. Well, after May 4th, it became clear that Kendrick was the true heir to the crown as he put up a truly monumental performance.

On April 30th, Kendrick Lamar dropped off his first true diss track against Drake. "Euphoria" came out in the morning and it shocked the world. It was filled with scathing bars directed at Drake, and although it didn't contain a hook, it made a massive impression. Numerous lines stayed stuck in people's minds and even today, fans cannot help but blurt out lines at inopportune times. In fact, the song proved to be such a success for Kendrick that it is now platinum.

Kendrick Lamar Dominates The Charts

So far, Kendrick has three platinum songs in 2024. All of these songs are the quickest rap songs to go platinum this year. Those three tracks would be "Euphoria," "Like That," and "Not Like Us." This has been an incredibly successful year for the legend, and now there is chatter that he is dropping an album. If he were to do so, it would definitely be one of the biggest releases of the entire year. Hopefully, those rumors turn into reality.

Let us know what you think of "Euphoria," in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this was the best diss track in the entire saga? If not, where would you rank it amongst some of the other songs we got out of the Drake and Kendrick feud? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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