Kendrick Lamar shook up the music world on Friday morning (November 22) by dropping his surprise new full-length album, GNX. This new release is Lamar’s sixth studio album, and is the follow-up to 2022’s Grammy-winning, Mr. Morale and the High Steppers. Lamar made the announcement with a post on Instagram on Friday, revealing the album’s stylish black-and-white cover art along with the simple caption, “GNX,” disclosing the name of his new project.
Production on GNX came from Kendrick’s frequent collaborator Sounwave, as well as Jack Antonoff. Mustard, Terrance Martin, and Kamasi Washington also contributed additional production on the record. SZA is featured as a guest vocalist on two tracks, “Luther” and “Gloria.” GNX represents the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper’s first release since cutting ties with Top Dawg Entertainment. Lamar is set to headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans on February 9th, while his Drake diss track, “Not Like Us,” is nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards. (Variety)