Kendrick Lamar has delighted fans with an unexpected early Christmas gift: a new album titled GNX, which was released on Friday. This highly anticipated album features a total of 12 tracks, including a soulful collaboration with SZA on a song called “Luther.” The release follows Lamar’s recent success with the Drake diss track “Not Like Us,” which soared to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and garnered five Grammy nominations, including song and record of the year. He also enjoyed chart-topping success with “Like That,” his collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin.
Lamar’s last project was the acclaimed 2022 album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, which won numerous Grammy awards. Additionally, his 2017 album DAMN made history by winning the Pulitzer Prize for music, a feat that established him as the first non-classical or jazz artist to achieve this prestigious recognition. Throughout his career, Lamar has secured 17 Grammy awards and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2019 for “All the Stars” from the film Black Panther.
The release of this new album comes just months ahead of Lamar’s performance as the headlining act for the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX halftime show, scheduled for February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. He previously took the stage at the 2022 halftime show alongside icons like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and 50 Cent. This legendary performance, which drew widespread acclaim, earned him and the other artists an Emmy for outstanding live variety special.
In reflecting on the significance of rap music, Lamar stated, “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”
This momentous release not only highlights Lamar’s continuous growth as an artist but also builds excitement for his upcoming performance at one of the biggest events in music. Fans can look forward to experiencing Lamar’s evolution and creativity through his latest work, as well as his legendary presence at the Super Bowl.
Overall, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX is a testament to his artistry and impact in the world of music, leaving fans eager for more.