"He's the neon of rapping": Internet in splits as Kendrick becomes the first rapper to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify

Well, it seems like Kendrick Lamar is out here shattering records and making headlines again! The guy who's already a legend in the rap world has now officially become the first rapper to have over 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

We suppose when you're dropping bars that are smoother than your go-to playlist, reaching that milestone is just in the cards. Next stop, world domination—one monthly listener at a time!

Kendrick Lamar is no newcomer to the Grammy stage, but this year he brought it a step further. At the 2025 Grammys, his song "Not Like Us" was on everyone's lips, taking home five Grammys.

The song, widely perceived as a veiled (or not-so-veiled) swipe at Drake, did more than dominate the rap field—it swept every category it was nominated for. Grammy voters could not deny Kendrick's brilliance, cultural impact, and capacity to release a song that has everyone shook.

As soon as the news came out, someone (@mikesauce143) took to his X account and commented:

"He’s the neon of rapping"

Which is actually one of the best metaphors we've ever heard. Neon lights are loud, attention-drawing, and hard to overlook—much like Kendrick's lyrics. So yeah, if you think about it, each time he releases a track, it's as if he's illuminating the rap game with something new and charged. The rest of us, meanwhile, are just stuck in the dark, trying to figure out how we overlooked the glow.

And for real, Kendrick isn't just neon—he's the neon that makes you question if you're actually on the set of a science fiction film. His songs pack a punch, like that feeling when you walk into a neon store and all at once feel 10 times cooler, even if you're only looking at socks.

Before we get into the fans' response, let's just pause for a second and admire how Kendrick Lamar is the human version of a mic drop. The dude's so good that even his haters are likely out there nodding in silent admiration while feigning checking their phones.

His sweep of the Grammys has ignited an all-out battle between Kendrick and Drake fans—like the rap world's version of a family feud. It's less "Who's the better rapper?" and more "Who's got the better streams, bars, and unspoken beef?"

So, buckle up because the debate is going to get louder than a 2 a.m. Twitter thread.

Netizens react to Kendrick Lamar becoming the first rapper in history to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify

A user correctly summarized the general feeling by commenting:

"I can’t keep up with these records anymore lol he broke too many at this point"

Another one feels that Spotify is working extra hours for him, said:

"Spotify working hard for him these days"

A netizen praises Kendrick and congratulate him, commented:

"Kendrick continues to break barriers! What an achievement"

A netizen hilariously pointed out:

"Drake gon sue Spotify next"

Someone presuming a battle between Drake and Kendrick expressed:

"War is coming"

According to a user there is no doubt that people enjoyed Kendrick's Super Bowl performance, said:

"Yep a lot of people definitely enjoyed the Superbowl Performance"

Kendrick Lamar is now essentially the dude who walks into the party, does the mic drop, and exits when everyone else is still picking up their jaws off the floor. If Kendrick continues at this pace, we may just have to have a new dictionary—because "legend" no longer seems to fit the bill.

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