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Kendrick Lamar breaks Spotify record for most monthly Listeners by a Rapper

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3 months ago

February 13, 2025

Kendrick Lamar has set a new record for the most monthly listeners by a rapper on Spotify, reaching 88.8 million after his historic Super Bowl show

**Kendrick Lamar** has made history as the rapper with the **most monthly listeners ever on Spotify**, hitting an impressive **88.8 million**. His streaming numbers soared following his **headline performance at the Super Bowl halftime show** on Sunday.

Lamar’s electrifying set, which featured tracks from his latest album **GNX** and his **Drake-diss anthem, “Not Like Us,”** was part of the most-watched **Super Bowl halftime show ever**, with **over 133 million viewers** tuning in.

This latest milestone cements Lamar’s influence in the music industry, surpassing previous records held by top hip-hop artists. With his Super Bowl impact still reverberating, fans can expect his streaming numbers to continue rising in the coming weeks.

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Actress Ruth Kadiri celebrates YouTube recognition for redefining creativity

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2 weeks ago

May 6, 2025

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Nigerian actress Ruth Kadiri expresses heartfelt gratitude for being recognized by YouTube as one of four female creators shaping cultural storytelling and global connection on the platform

Popular Nigerian actress Ruth Kadiri has shared her profound gratitude for a recent prestigious recognition from YouTube.

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In a heartfelt message posted on her Instagram page, the actress expressed her appreciation for being acknowledged as a leading female creator on the global platform.

Kadiri reflected on her journey in the Nigerian film industry, reminiscing about earlier days.

She noted YouTube’s 20th anniversary celebration and the “surreal honor of being recognized as one of four female creators who are redefining the boundaries of creativity, and shaping YouTube into a beacon for cultural storytelling and global connection.”

The acclaimed actress conveyed her initial disbelief and immense pride in this significant achievement.

“To be named one of the top female YouTubers in Nigeria is something I never imagined when I first started sharing my passion for movie making with the world. What began as a simple desire to tell stories has grown into something far beyond my expectations,” she stated.

Concluding her post with sincere appreciation, Kadiri extended her thanks to both YouTube and her dedicated fanbase for their unwavering support throughout her creative journey.

“I’m deeply grateful to God for the grace, the gift, and the growth. Thank you to @youtube for this incredible recognition, and thank you my amazing community for walking this journey with me. I love you all,” she wrote.