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Kendrick Lamar & SZA Unveil 2025 'Grand National Tour' Dates

Originally Published 1 year ago — by KCRA Sacramento

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Kendrick Lamar has announced a 2025 North American stadium tour with SZA, featuring songs from his surprise chart-topping album "GNX." The tour includes three California shows, with two in Los Angeles and one in San Francisco. Lamar's ongoing feud with Drake has intensified, with both artists releasing diss tracks. Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, with a pre-sale available on Wednesday.

Kendrick Lamar & SZA Unveil 2025 Grand National Tour Dates

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Billboard

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have announced their 2025 Grand National Tour, a co-headlining stadium tour across North America. The tour, presented by Live Nation, pgLang, and Top Dawg Entertainment, will cover 19 cities, starting in Minneapolis on April 19 and concluding in Washington, D.C., on June 18. The announcement follows their recent collaborations on Lamar's GNX album, which has seen significant chart success. Pre-sale tickets will be available on December 4, with general sales starting on December 6.

Kendrick Lamar & SZA Announce 2025 Grand National Stadium Tour

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety

Kendrick Lamar has announced a North American stadium tour with SZA in 2025 following the surprise release of his album "GNX," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The "Grand National Tour" will cover 19 stadiums from April to June 2025, with tickets available starting December 6. Lamar's album features several top-charting songs, including collaborations with SZA.

Kendrick Lamar Dominates Billboard Hot 100 with Record-Breaking Top Five Sweep

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes

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Kendrick Lamar has claimed the top five spots on the Billboard Hot 100 with tracks from his surprise album "GNX," tying a record held by Drake, Taylor Swift, and The Beatles. His song "Squabble Up" debuts at No. 1, marking his third chart-topping hit this year. Lamar's album also debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, capping a year marked by a public feud with Drake. This achievement has disrupted Shaboozey's potential record-breaking run at No. 1 with "A Bar Song (Tipsy)."

Kendrick Lamar Dominates Charts with 'GNX' and 'Squabble Up'

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Billboard

Kendrick Lamar's new album 'GNX' has made a significant impact on the Billboard charts, with the track 'Squabble Up' debuting at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Lamar has achieved the rare feat of occupying the entire top five positions on the chart, joining the ranks of Taylor Swift, Drake, and The Beatles. This marks Lamar's fifth No. 1 on the Hot 100 and his third of 2024. Additionally, Shaboozey's 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' has fallen to No. 6 after tying the record for the longest reign at No. 1, while Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' returns to the top 10.

Unleashing the Beast: A Tale of Power and Desire

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture

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Kendrick Lamar's surprise-released album "GNX" is a complex and intense exploration of themes like influence, legacy, and duality, drawing parallels with historical music figures and modern rap dynamics. The album, featuring collaborations with artists like Sounwave and Kamasi Washington, blends aggressive regional sounds with introspective lyrics, reflecting Lamar's position in the rap hierarchy and his response to contemporary challenges. While "GNX" is a bumpy listen, it showcases Lamar's ability to navigate between love and war, tradition and innovation, making it a significant addition to his discography.

Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX': A Fierce Musical Triumph

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Ringer

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Kendrick Lamar's surprise release of his sixth album, 'GNX,' draws symbolic parallels between the GNX automobile and his rap career. The album, a West Coast-influenced project, reflects themes of legacy, power, and identity, with the GNX car serving as a metaphor for Lamar's journey and aspirations. The car's rarity and performance mirror Lamar's unique position in hip-hop, while its connection to his father's Buick Regal underscores themes of generational progress.

Lil Wayne and Music Icons React to Kendrick Lamar's Bold 'GNX' Album

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture

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Lil Wayne responded to Kendrick Lamar's mention of him in the song "Wacced Out Murals" from Lamar's surprise album GNX. Wayne expressed confusion and frustration on social media, questioning why Lamar called him out. The tension between the two artists may stem from Wayne's disappointment over not being chosen as the 2025 Super Bowl performer, a role given to Lamar, which Wayne took personally due to his New Orleans roots.

Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' Sparks Musical Dialogue

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone

Lil Wayne appeared to respond to Kendrick Lamar's mention of him on the surprise album 'GNX,' where Lamar reflects on being chosen for the Super Bowl Halftime show over Wayne. On the track "Wacced Out Murals," Lamar acknowledges his admiration for Wayne but notes the irony of the situation. Wayne, expressing his disappointment, took to social media to address the matter, urging others not to escalate it. Snoop Dogg and Nas also responded to their mentions on the album, with Snoop humorously attributing his actions to edibles.

Kendrick Lamar Drops Surprise Album 'GNX' Featuring Mariachi Singer

Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com

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Kendrick Lamar has surprised fans with the release of his sixth studio album, GNX, featuring collaborations with artists like SZA and Kamasi Washington. The album arrives ahead of Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show performance and has received positive early reviews, though some critics view it as a creative outlet rather than a monumental release. The album also touches on Lamar's ongoing feud with Drake and his reflections on his career achievements. Despite rumors, Taylor Swift does not appear on the album.

Kendrick Lamar's Surprise Album 'GNX' Sparks Reactions and Controversy

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Billboard

Kendrick Lamar unexpectedly released his sixth album, 'GNX,' featuring collaborations with artists like SZA and producers such as Mustard, Sounwave, and Jack Antonoff. Mustard, who co-produced the standout track "TV Off," was surprised by the album's release and praised Lamar's shout-out in the song as "elite." Mustard revealed that "TV Off" was intentionally linked to their previous hit "Not Like Us" and expressed excitement about future collaborations with Lamar.