Kendrick Lamar Surprise-Releases New Album 'GNX', Featuring SZA and Kamasi Washington, Produced by Jack Antonoff, References Drake Feud

Nov 22, 2024, 05:38 PM

Kendrick Lamar has surprise-released his sixth studio album, 'GNX,' on Friday, November 22, 2024, without prior promotion or warning. The 12-track album includes features from artists such as SZA, who appears on two songs, 'Luther' and 'Gloria.' Jack Antonoff executive produced the album, co-producing 11 of the 12 tracks, with contributions from Kamasi Washington as well. Other collaborators include AzChike, Wallie the Sensei, Hitta J, Deyra Barrera, Dody 6, Siete, and Young Threat. The album features tracks like 'Squabble Up,' 'Reincarnated,' 'Wacced Out Murals,' 'Heart Pt. 6,' and others. 'Reincarnated' features a sample from Tupac Shakur's 'Made Ni**az.' The album is also reported to contain references to Lamar's ongoing feud with Drake, with multiple tracks alluding to the rivalry. The release comes as a surprise to fans, following the success of Lamar's recent single 'Not Like Us,' which became a song of the year contender but is not included on the new album. 'GNX' caps off what has been Kendrick Lamar's biggest year yet.