Apple Music Names Kendrick Lamar Rapper Of The Year

At this point, it’s pretty hard to deny that Kendrick Lamar is having a pretty good year, and it’s only getting better.

As Kendrick prepares for his big Halftime performance at this year’s Big Game, Apple Music has given him the title of “Rap Artist of the Year.”

Although he didn’t drop an album this year, Kendrick Lamar’s hit song Not Like Us aimed at rival rapper Drake dominated the music charts and its impact has been felt felt worldwide. He received several Grammy nominations for the song, which can now be heard in viral Tik Toks, commercials and more. Not Like Us was also named one of the top songs of the year by Apple Music, along with records from Future, Metro Boomin, Key Glock and Gunna.

Apple Music’s recognition is just another confirmation of the song’s longevity and long-lasting impact.