Kendrick Lamar Tops Billboard Hot 100 Songwriter List, First Time Ever
For the first time in history, Kendrick Lamar has claimed the top spot as the most successful songwriter on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 2025. His impressive year-end tally of 22 songwriting credits propelled him to the top, thanks in part to his hit single "Luther" with SZA, which spent an astonishing 13 weeks at number one.
The rapper's dominance was fueled by a string of high-performing tracks throughout the year, including "Squabble Up," which ruled the charts for just one week. Other notable songs that contributed to Lamar's success include "Not Like Us," which debuted and peaked in 2017, and "All the Stars" with SZA, which returned to the charts after Lamar's high-profile performance at the Super Bowl halftime show.
While Lamar was the top songwriter of the year, Amy Allen took home the second spot, thanks to an impressive 31 songwriting credits that included three top-10 hits. Her work on Sabrina Carpenter's No. 1 album "Man's Best Friend" and Tate McRae's "Just Keep Watching" helped her earn a place among the best songwriters of the year.
Other notable artists who rounded out the top five include Charlie Handsome, Billie Eilish, and FINNEAS, who tied for fifth place. The Billboard Hot 100 Songwriters ranking takes into account metrics from each artist, title, label, and music contributor on the weekly charts during the eligibility period, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the most successful songwriters of the year.
Lamar's achievement marks a significant milestone in his career, cementing his status as one of the most talented and innovative songwriters in the industry.
For the first time in history, Kendrick Lamar has claimed the top spot as the most successful songwriter on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 2025. His impressive year-end tally of 22 songwriting credits propelled him to the top, thanks in part to his hit single "Luther" with SZA, which spent an astonishing 13 weeks at number one.
The rapper's dominance was fueled by a string of high-performing tracks throughout the year, including "Squabble Up," which ruled the charts for just one week. Other notable songs that contributed to Lamar's success include "Not Like Us," which debuted and peaked in 2017, and "All the Stars" with SZA, which returned to the charts after Lamar's high-profile performance at the Super Bowl halftime show.
While Lamar was the top songwriter of the year, Amy Allen took home the second spot, thanks to an impressive 31 songwriting credits that included three top-10 hits. Her work on Sabrina Carpenter's No. 1 album "Man's Best Friend" and Tate McRae's "Just Keep Watching" helped her earn a place among the best songwriters of the year.
Other notable artists who rounded out the top five include Charlie Handsome, Billie Eilish, and FINNEAS, who tied for fifth place. The Billboard Hot 100 Songwriters ranking takes into account metrics from each artist, title, label, and music contributor on the weekly charts during the eligibility period, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the most successful songwriters of the year.
Lamar's achievement marks a significant milestone in his career, cementing his status as one of the most talented and innovative songwriters in the industry.
kendrick lamar was always gonna be the king of billboard hot 100 songwriting list lol what's next? is amy allen gonna take over the world too 
or is she just biding her time waiting for someone to surpass her? either way, congrats to kendrick on his "major" achievement 
btw, charlie handsome and billie eilish tied for fifth place? sounds like they're trying out for a team or something 
i mean, who else could pull off a collab like that and make it stay at number one for 13 weeks? and yay amy allen made it to second place too! those two are def killing the game right now 
what's your fave kendrick lamar song btw?
, Kendrick Lamar is on fire 
! 22 songwriting credits is insane 
, I mean we knew he was good but this is on another level 
. And to think "Luther" with SZA spent 13 weeks at number one? That's like, a whole season of TV shows playing in our ears all year round 
. His ability to create hits that resonate with people from different genres and backgrounds is truly inspiring 
. I'm loving the fact that Amy Allen came in second too - her work with Sabrina Carpenter and Tate McRae is amazing 
, and Billie Eilish and FINNEAS tied for fifth place is awesome too 
! This just goes to show how talented and innovative artists like these are killing it in 2025 
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. I mean, have you seen his music videos? They're always so deep and meaningful. It's like he's sending us a message about the state of society or something 
. And now he's on top of the charts... what does that say about the industry? Is it just a product of his genius or is there more to it? Maybe someone's behind the scenes manipulating the system to make him look even better 
. Amy Allen coming in second, that's interesting too... maybe she's been working with the same people as Lamar 
. I don't know, man... my mind is racing 
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I need to check out Sabrina Carpenter's new album, I've heard good things about it 
. And Billie Eilish's back on the charts too? Awesome 
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. And what's up with the fact that he only wrote for himself or his friends (SZA)? Where are the contributions to other artists' work? That's not real songwriting, that's just being a rapper 
. Give me a break when they say he's one of the most talented and innovative songwriters... sounds like someone's just trying to stroke their own ego 
did you know that Amy Allen was only one spot behind him? i'm dying to know what inspired her songwriting skills this year 
. Not like Us from 2017 might not have been as popular, but still major props for holding strong throughout the year 
! Charlie Handsome, Billie Eilish, and FINNEAS are bringing the heat too 
#KendrickLamar #BillboardHot100 #SongwriterGoals
he's been grinding all year round 
as the most successful songwriter on Billboard Hot 100 chart, 2025 
can't wait to see what he drops next
. kendrick lamar is still the real MVP tho, 22 songwriting credits is crazy