Kendrick Lamar — rap’s undoubted MVP of 2024 — surprised fans on Friday (Nov. 22) with the release of his GNX album. The ...

T iming is everything, and Kendrick Lamar's surprise release of 'GNX' is no exception, given that the hype about his ongoing ...

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Kendrick Lamar caught everyone by surprise, releasing a new album GMX. Kendrick Lamar, who will also perform in ...

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