GNX (2024) - Album By Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX,” surprise-released in November 2024, is his sixth studio album and first since departing from Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath Entertainment. Titled after the vintage Buick Regal GNX, the album is widely considered a “victory lap” following his high-profile feud with Drake, even though it doesn’t directly include any diss tracks. Sonically, “GNX” is a vibrant tribute to West Coast hip-hop, heavily infusing G-funk and drawing on both classic and contemporary genre conventions, with many critics praising its successful reimagination of the sound and calling it one of 2024’s best albums. The 12-track project, featuring collaborations with artists like SZA and a range of West Coast underground talents, showcases a more direct and often aggressive Kendrick, while also offering moments of introspection and a clear dedication to his Los Angeles roots.