The Weeknd's latest album, "Hurry Up Tomorrow," has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking his fifth chart-topping album. The album earned a massive 490,500 equivalent album units in its first week, making it the biggest debut since Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" in May 2024. This also marks the largest first-week sales for an R&B/hip-hop album since Travis Scott's "Utopia" in August 2023.
Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar, a Grammy Award winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient, is set to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show this weekend. Lamar, known for his powerful lyrics and captivating performances, is expected to draw a massive audience of 123 million viewers. His career boasts five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, 22 Grammy wins, and a substantial net worth estimated at $38.5 million.
Lamar's upcoming Super Bowl performance follows his recent Grammy success, where he won Song of the Year and Record of the Year for his diss track "Not Like Us." He has promised a storytelling-driven performance, reflecting his signature style and passion for music.