In 2024, the competition for the Song Of The Summer title was nothing short of fierce. Kendrick Lamar fans were left in shock when Billboard crowned Post Malone‘s country-infused collaboration with Morgan Wallen, titled I Had Some Help, as the song that dominated the summer.

This decision has sparked heated debates. Particularly from those who believed Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us deserved the crown.

The summer of 2024 will undoubtedly be remembered for this showdown. This is as both songs had their undeniable moments. Yet only one could officially claim the top spot.

As Billboard unveiled their Songs Of The Summer chart for 2024. Post Malone’s I Had Some Help reigned supreme. And it secured the top spot throughout the entire season.

Running from Memorial Day to Labor Day. This chart ranked the most popular tracks based on…

Streaming, airplay, and sales.

While the track I Had Some Help held the throne for 14 consecutive weeks. Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us trailed behind in third place.

Interestingly, Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy) took the second spot. And it left many of Kendrick fans bewildered.

Fans of Kendrick Lamar were quick to voice their disappointment. They believed that Not Like Us, with its 5 million sales. And also an immense cultural impact, should have been the Song Of The Summer 2024.

One fan even commented on X (formerly Twitter), saying…

“This song was everywhere! How did it not win? I couldn’t go anywhere without hearing it”.

Such sentiments were echoed across social media platforms, where many argued that Kendrick’s anthem had a greater presence in the streets and on the airwaves than Post Malone’s hit.

Despite the controversy. Post Malone’s track maintained its grip on the charts. Its unique blend of country and pop resonated with a broad audience. Hence this allowed it to dominate both streaming platforms and radio stations.

Nevertheless, Kendrick Lamar’s song was far from being a forgotten track. Released in May during his beef with Drake. The song became a cultural phenomenon.

It debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and returned to the top spot two months later, following the release of its music video.

By August, the track became the best-selling song of the year in the U.S. And it further solidified its place in music history.

However, even with these achievements. Not Like Us couldn’t secure the coveted title of Song Of The Summer 2024.

The song’s immense popularity didn’t go unnoticed. But the numbers alone couldn’t outshine Post Malone’s hit, which remained a consistent favorite.

Anyway, critics also weighed in on the matter. Some pointed out the dominance of stream farming as a possible factor in the outcome. Yet, no amount of debate could change Billboard‘s decision.

As the summer closed. The competition for the Song Of The Summer 2024 title highlighted the evolving landscape of music.

With tracks like Tommy Richman’s Million Dollar Baby rounding out the top five. And artists such as Billie Eilish and Hozier making waves. It was clear that 2024 was filled with diverse musical contributions.

But in the end. Post Malone’s track will forever be remembered as the song that captured the essence of the summer.