Kendrick Lamar has unexpectedly shaken the music world with his new album, GNX.
- The album was released without any prior notice, surprising fans and critics alike.
- Early projections predict GNX to be the second biggest hip-hop streaming debut of the year in the U.S.
- Kendrick’s numbers are just behind Drake, sparking comparisons given their recent lyrical battle.
- Social media is buzzing with reactions, showing a variety of opinions from fans and peers.
Kendrick Lamar, the Compton rapper, just dropped a bombshell on the music world with his new album, GNX. This release came out of nowhere, catching nearly everyone by surprise.
Despite no promotion, it’s projected that GNX will have 350-400 million streams, making it the second biggest U.S. hip-hop streaming debut in 2024, right behind Drake’s 514 million streams with For All The Dogs. This outcome is even more intriguing given their recent lyrical clash, widely believed to be won by Kendrick.
The unexpected nature of GNX’s release has sent social media into a frenzy. Fans, critics, and even fellow artists are sharing their thoughts, adding more fuel to the Kendrick vs. Drake narrative. TDE’s Top Dawg took to Instagram, calling Kendrick a “dangerous man right now,” and praised him for fulfilling the expectations set when he was just 16.
In stark contrast, Lil Wayne seemed blindsided by the swirling buzz, especially concerning Kendrick’s upcoming Super Bowl performance. He humorously lamented on X, “Man wtf I do?! I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head.” His words reflected the whirlwind of opinions spawned by the album’s release.
Kendrick Lamar has once again proven his knack for surprise and success with GNX, leaving fans eager for more.
