Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar has made history by achieving the highest-grossing concert ever for a Black male artist in the United States. His performance at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on April 26, 2025, brought in a staggering
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The landmark show was part of Lamar’s joint Grand National Tour alongside SZA and Mustard, further cementing his status as one of music’s most bankable live performers. This achievement adds to a series of record-breaking milestones for the Compton-born rapper in 2025.
Earlier this year, Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance set a new viewership record, drawing 133.5 million U.S. viewers—slightly edging out Michael Jackson’s 1993 halftime show, which had 133.4 million viewers. His appearance during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs also contributed to the most-watched Super Bowl in history, with 127 million viewers tuning in.
Lamar made history as the first solo hip-hop act to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, delivering electrifying performances of hits like Humble, Loyalty, and Money Trees. He was joined onstage by SZA for a rendition of their collaboration All The Stars, while actor Samuel L. Jackson narrated the segment.
The 22-time Grammy winner has continued to dominate the music industry, winning five awards at the 67th Grammys, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year for Not Like Us. With 22 Grammys to his name, Lamar now trails only Kanye West (24) and Jay-Z (25) for the most wins by a rapper.
As Lamar’s Grand National Tour progresses, industry analysts predict even more record-breaking performances, further solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest live performers in modern music history.
