Kendrick Lamar has released a surprise album titled GNX, his first since 2022’s Mr Morale & The Big Steppers. Dropped on social media, the 12-track album features collaborations with artists like SZA and Kamasi Washington. Early reviews praise Lamar’s lyrical prowess, though some critics see it as a creative purge rather than a monumental work. The album arrives before his highly anticipated performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, and follows a years-long feud with fellow artist Drake, which has recently intensified.