Kendrick Lamar is ending 2024 with a major surprise for fans. The legendary rapper unexpectedly released his sixth studio album, GNX, on Friday, November 22, leaving the hip-hop world buzzing.
The 12-track project marks Lamar’s highly anticipated follow-up to his 2022 album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 295,000 units in its first week. This time, GNX features an impressive roster of collaborators, including SZA, who joins Lamar on the tracks “Luther” and “Gloria,” as well as contributions from Jack Antonoff, Kamasi Washington, and Roddy Ricch.
GNX has quickly captured fans’ attention with its raw energy and complex lyricism, continuing Lamar’s tradition of pushing musical boundaries. The album arrives on the heels of Lamar’s guest appearance on Future and Metro Boomin’s chart-topping single “Like That,” which reignited a highly publicized rap beef with Drake. The feud culminated in Lamar’s anthemic track “Not Like Us,” a song that not only settled the score but also became a hit, topping the Hot 100 for two nonconsecutive weeks.
Fans are already praising GNX for its bold sound and introspective themes, further cementing Kendrick Lamar’s status as one of hip-hop’s most innovative and influential voices.
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