Kendrick Lamar solidified his bid for 2024 rap MVP status with the surprise arrival of GNX on streaming platforms Friday (Nov. 22) around noon ET. The album’s sudden release came just after a brief, one-minute teaser appeared on YouTube, sparking hopes that it marked the beginning of a larger promotional push. But Lamar wasn’t done yet. He quickly followed up with the release of GNX, a 12-track project that dropped without warning.
SZA reunites with her former Top Dawg Entertainment label for the smooth collaboration “Luther,” while Dot brings new energy to a reworked version of Debbie’s Deb’s classic “When I Hear Music” on “Squabble Up,” which was originally previewed under the name “Broccoli.”
Speculation had swirled around K.Dot’s next project following his public back-and-forth with Drake, and the Compton artist has now delivered, releasing the highly anticipated GNX just ahead of the year’s end. The album marks his first release since Mr. Morale & the Big Steppersin …