A Swedish hard-rock band tops the charts, while Kendrick Lamar ties an all-time record

The Swedish hard-rock band Ghost has never topped the Billboard 200 albums chart — until this week. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar's "Luther (feat. SZA)" holds at No. 1 for an 11th week, tying a record for hip-hop songs.

May 7, 2025 - 19:35
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A Swedish hard-rock band tops the charts, while Kendrick Lamar ties an all-time record
This week we finally get a shakeup on the <em>Billboard</em> 200 from Swedish hard-rock band Ghost, with its new album <em>Skeletá</em>.

The Swedish hard-rock band Ghost has never topped the Billboard 200 albums chart — until this week. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar's "Luther (feat. SZA)" holds at No. 1 for an 11th week, tying a record for hip-hop songs.

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