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Kendrick Lamar Surprises Fans with New Album 'GNX', Delving into Personal Themes and Rap Feuds

Kendrick Lamar drops 'GNX', featuring collaborations and addressing his ongoing feud with Drake, marking a strong end to an impactful year.

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Updated: Nov 23rd, 2024, 2:14 PM ET

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Kendrick Lamar surprises fans with a new album titled 'GNX'. This marks his first album since 2022's 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers', and it includes tracks addressing his public feud with Drake, showcasing collaborations with artists like SZA and featuring unique influences, such as mariachi. The album opens with a verse from singer Deyra Barrera and explores themes of personal struggle, cultural homage and the complexities of rivalry within hip-hop, rounding out a successful year for Lamar, who also accumulated multiple Grammy nominations.

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