Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with the release of his new album 'GNX' on November 22, 2024, marking his first full-length project since 2022's 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.'

Wayne previously expressed his disappointment about not being chosen for the Super Bowl performance, stating it 'hurt a lot' and reflecting on the emotional impact of the situation.

Lamar is nominated for seven Grammy Awards this year, largely due to the success of his hit 'Not Like Us,' which has garnered multiple nominations including record and song of the year.

'Not Like Us' is nominated for several prestigious awards, marking a career first for Lamar with two simultaneous entries in the best rap performance category.

The album opens with the track 'Wacced Out Murals,' which references controversies involving Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg, and touches on Lamar's feelings about his upcoming Super Bowl Halftime performance.

Lamar is set to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans in February 2025, a decision that has disappointed Lil Wayne, who aspired to perform at the event.

In 'Wacced Out Murals,' Lamar acknowledges his past admiration for Lil Wayne while expressing regret for potentially letting him down, prompting Wayne to respond with confusion and caution.

The album features 12 tracks, with production by notable figures like Jack Antonoff and collaborations with artists such as SZA.

The track 'Not Like Us' became Lamar's fourth Number One song and broke Spotify's record for most streams of a hip-hop song in one day.

Lamar also name-drops Snoop Dogg in the album, referencing a positive response from Snoop regarding his work and humorously mentioning edibles.

In addition to his new album, Lamar was featured on the song 'Like That' with Future and Metro Boomin, which spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024.

Overall, 'GNX' is described as less conceptually cohesive than Lamar's previous works, hinting at a possible mixtape format or a precursor to a more structured project.