Kendrick Lamar has made waves once again with the release of his highly-anticipated album GNX. The Compton-born lyricist doesn’t hold back, addressing long-standing controversies and reflecting on his relationships with Hip Hop icons Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg.
The album kicks off with the powerful track “Wacced Out Murals,” where Kendrick takes on criticism surrounding his role in the Super Bowl halftime show. Rumors had swirled that Kendrick had a hand in denying Lil Wayne the chance to headline the event in his hometown of New Orleans… a claim K.Dot finally addresses.
“Used to bump Tha Carter 3, I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down / Whatever, though, call me crazy, everybody questionable / Turn me to an Eskimo, I drew the line and decimals,” Kendrick spits, delivering his trademark introspection with razor-sharp lyricism.
The track doesn’t stop there. Kendrick uses his verses to call out what he perceives as stagnation in Hip Hop, offering biting commentary on the industry:
“Won the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me / All these n***as agitated, I’m just glad they showed they faces / Quite frankly, plenty artists but they outdated / Old-a** flows, tryna convince me that you they favorite / This is not for lyricists, I swear it’s not the sentiments / F**k a double entendre, I want y’all to feel this sh*t.”
Kendrick’s GNX marks another milestone in his career, blending storytelling with unfiltered emotion. Fans and critics alike are already dissecting every line, making it clear that the Pulitzer Prize-winning artist remains at the forefront of the culture.
