Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s ‘Luther’ Reigns Supreme As Playboi Carti, Chappell Roan & Doechii Storm The Top 10
In a week buzzing with chart-shaking debuts and unshakable hits, Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s soulful tribute “Luther” holds court atop the Billboard Hot 100 for a fifth consecutive week as of March 26, 2025, according to Billboard. The track, which samples the late R&B legend Luther Vandross, continues to dominate with 56.2 million radio airplay impressions, 27.9 million streams, and 3,000 digital sales in the US for the March 14-20 tracking period. This marks Lamar’s sixth chart-topper and SZA’s third, cementing their longest-running No. 1 reigns to date.
Beyond the Hot 100, “Luther” notches a 13th week leading both the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts, proving its cross-genre staying power. But the spotlight isn’t solely on the reigning champs. Playboi Carti crashes the party with a double-barreled assault from his freshly minted album MUSIC, which also crowns the Billboard 200 with a hefty 298,000 equivalent album units. “Evil J0rdan” debuts at No. 2 with 30.8 million streams, snagging Carti his third Streaming Songs No. 1, while “Rather Lie,” featuring The Weeknd, lands at No. 4 with 26.6 million streams. These entries boost Carti’s Hot 100 top 10 tally to seven and mark his first time juggling two tracks in a single week’s top tier.
The Weeknd, meanwhile, hits a milestone of his own, joining an elite club as the 27th artist to notch 20 top 10s in the chart’s 66-year history. Chappell Roan adds her own flair to the mix with “The Giver,” a twang-infused anthem that storms in at No. 5 on the Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart—her first foray into country territory. Released March 13, 2025, the track gallops onto the scene with 22.3 million streams, 2.2 million in radio reach, and 6,000 sales. Roan, already a pop darling with hits like “Good Luck, Babe!” (No. 4 peak) and “Pink Pony Club” (No. 7 last week), now becomes only the third woman to debut a first Hot Country Songs entry at No. 1, following Beyoncé and Bebe Rexha. “I’m just here to twirl and do a little gay yodel for y’all,” Roan quipped on Instagram, embracing her Missouri roots and a bold genre pivot.
Rounding out the top 10, Doechii’s “Anxiety” climbs three spots to No. 10, marking her inaugural top 10 hit. Fuelled by 21.4 million streams, a 479% surge in airplay to 4.8 million, and 11,000 downloads, the track—originally released in 2019—also samples Gotye’s 2012 smash “Somebody That I Used To Know.” Doechii’s slow-burn success peaks just as she’s set to receive Billboard’s 2025 Woman of the Year award, spotlighting her singular rise in hip-hop and beyond.
Elsewhere, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” slips to No. 3 after five weeks at No. 1, while Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” dips to No. 6 after a record-tying 19-week reign. Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” rebounds to No. 7, and Lamar’s “Not Like Us” slides to No. 8. Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” holds at No. 9, keeping the top 10 a vibrant blend of veterans and newcomers. With MUSIC ruling the albums chart and “Luther” anchoring the singles race, this week’s Hot 100 reflects a dynamic clash of hip-hop heavyweights, country-crossover daring, and streaming-driven breakthroughs—all tabulated by Luminate’s rigorous data review for Billboard’s March 29-dated charts.
In a related note, Doechii’s song “Anxiety” recently hit a significant milestone, scoring her first No. 1 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart, jumping from No. 4 to the top spot. This track sold 11,000 digital copies across the United States, up 101% from the previous period, making it one of the fastest-growing cuts in the country. It took more than five years for “Anxiety” to rise to this level, having originally been shared as a promotional cut that developed a passionate following online. After re-releasing it as a full-fledged single, the response was immediate and explosive.
Doechii’s “Anxiety” not only made waves on the Digital Song Sales chart but also entered the top 10 on the Hot 100, climbing from No. 13 to No. 10, marking the rapper’s first massive win on that list. This resurgence is notable as it samples Gotye’s iconic 2012 hit, “Somebody That I Used To Know,” which has found new life through Doechii’s reinterpretation.
As the music industry continues to evolve, the charts reflect a blend of established artists and newcomers, showcasing the ever-changing landscape of popular music. Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Playboi Carti, Chappell Roan, and Doechii are all making their marks, proving that creativity and innovation are alive and well in today’s music scene.
