Kendrick Lamar continues his 2024 streak with surprise album GNX. Teasing the work in a clip issued minutes before the official release, the Compton chart-topper is posed in front of an all-black 1987 Buick Grand National Experimental (GNX), the sleek coupe referenced in the album title.
While rumors of a K. Dot album have plagued social media since he was named the headlining act for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in September, fans inched closer to the edges of their seats when SZA hinted at a complete work in October.
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His springtime sparring match with Drake resulted in ultimate wins for Kendrick Lamar, with “Not Like Us” earning multiple Grammy nominations, also adding to the anticipation for a new album. Still, Hip-Hop listeners know that the 37-year-old moves on his terms, and the release of GNX is no different.
Through 12 tracks, the acclaimed rapper addresses a variety of subjects such as the aforementioned Super Bowl announcement and flack from Lil Wayne, working with and learning from Ab-Soul, rap beef, his desires beyond music, and more. And he does not do it alone. The California native included a talented roster of artists to complete GNX.
From SZA and Mustard to INK and Roddy Ricch, read below for the features on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX album.
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SZA
Image Credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella Kendrick Lamar‘s former labelmate SZA adds vocals to “gloria” and is also featured on “luther.”
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Deyra Barrera
Image Credit: Pablo Salazar/Clasos.com/LatinContent via Getty Images Mariachi singer Deyra Barrera lends her vocals to “wacced out murals,” “reincarnated,” and “gloria.”
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Mustard
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images Mustard is credited as the producer on “hey now” and “tv off.”
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Kamasi Washington
Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Coachella Kamasi Washington is credited as a GNX producer on “luther” and “tv off.”
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Roddy Ricch
Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Roddy Ricch is featured on the track “dodger blue.”
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Jack Antonoff
Image Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Jack Antonoff is credited as a producer on every track of GNX except for “peekaboo.”
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Terrace Martin
Image Credit: Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Terrace Martin is credited as a producer on “dodger blue.”
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DJ Dahi
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images) DJ Dahi is credited as a producer on the opening track “wacced out murals.”
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Sam Dew
Image Credit: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Sam Dew is featured as an associated performer and background vocalist on “luther,” “dodger blue,” “gloria,” and “squabble up.”
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INK
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images INK is credited as an associated performer, background vocalist, composer, and lyricist on multiple tracks including “dodger blue,” and “heart pt. 6.”
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Dody6
Image Credit: Instagram Screenshot/gf.dody6 Los Angeles rapper Dody6 is featured with Kendrick Lamar on “hey now.”
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AZChike
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for BET AZChike is featured with Kendrick Lamar on “peekaboo.”
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Wallie the Sensei
Image Credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) Wallie the Sensei is featured on “dodger blue.”
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Siete7x
Image Credit: YouTube Screenshot Compton native Siete7x joins Kendrick Lamar on “dodger blue.”
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YoungThreat
Image Credit: Instagram Screenshot: @youngthreat3 South Central rapper YoungThreat is featured on the GNX title track.
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Peysoh
Image Credit: Cassidy Sparrow/Getty Images for EMPIRE Peysoh is featured on the GNX title track.
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Hitta J3
Image Credit: YouTube Screenshot Hitta J3 is featured on the GNX title track.
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Sounwave
Image Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images Sounwave is credited as a producer on every track of GNX.
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Scott Bridgeway (Bridgeway)
Image Credit: Dave Free Bridgeway is credited as a producer on “peekaboo,” “luther,” and “squabble up.”
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Lefty Gunplay
Image Credit: YouTube Screenshot Lefty Gunplay is featured on “tv off.”
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