*Kendrick Lamar hit hard this Friday by releasing, without notice, his new album entitled “GNX”. This 12-track project, his first since “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” in 2022, is also his sixth studio opus. This unexpected release comes a few months after his highly publicized feud with Drake.*
Lamar, who has already won 17 Grammy Awards and a prestigious Pulitzer for his album “DAMN.”is up for seven awards at the upcoming Grammys. His piece “Not Like Us”born from his clash with Drake, is nominated for record of the year, song of the year and best video. For the first time, he has two titles in competition in the best rap performance category.
This surprise release closes an exceptional year for the artist, marked by successes like “Like That”in collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin, which topped the Billboard charts for three weeks. In February, Kendrick Lamar will also headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, a highly anticipated performance.
