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Inside Kendrick Lamar’s 'GNX': 10 Jaw-Dropping Moments From the Surprise Album

With bold bars, unexpected collaborations, and tributes to Tupac and Nas, Kendrick Lamar’s 'GNX' captures the essence of California rap and sets a new standard for storytelling.

Clocking in at just over 44 minutes, production was handled by Sounwave, Mustard, Cardo Got Wings, Jack Antonoff, Roselilah, Matthew "MTech" Bernard, Scott Bridgeway & Kamasi Washington. “Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proudIrony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne downWhatever, though, call me crazy, everybody questionable/Turn me to an Eskimo/I drew the line and decimals.” While not a diss, he did tell one of his rap heroes that this is his time. Mariachi singer Deyra Barrera appears on “wacced out murals,” “reincarnated,” and “gloria.” Underground artists AzChike, Wallie the Sensei, and Dody 6 gave phenomenal performances throughout the album.

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