Kendrick Lamar shocked fans on November 22, 2024, with the surprise drop of his sixth studio album, GNX. The unexpected release, accompanied by a cryptic teaser video, not only reignited excitement among fans but also stirred up a storm of memes about Kendrick Lamar’s infamous feud with fellow rapper Drake. Social media platforms have since been buzzing with reactions, jokes, and comparisons between the two hip-hop heavyweights.
The album’s announcement came out of nowhere. Earlier that day, Lamar posted a short teaser video on his YouTube channel, showcasing him driving a Buick—the same vehicle depicted on the GNX album cover. The teaser, which now boasts over 500,000 views, features the rapper leaning on the car and delivering a verse laden with his signature wordplay:
“I’m carryin’ heavier hearts right now / I can power lift with Olympians too / I’m carryin’ various darts right now / I desert this bitch like tiramisù.”
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Tensions Reflected in Tracks
GNX features 12 tracks, including The Heart Pt. 6, a title that seems to nod to Drake’s diss track of the same name released earlier this year during their ongoing dispute. However, Kendrick’s The Heart Pt. 6 is an entirely new piece, reclaiming the series he originally popularized.
This rivalry, which gained momentum with tracks like Drake’s Family Matters and Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us, has become a focal point in the hip-hop world. While fans analyze GNX’s lyrics for potential jabs at Drake, many have taken to humor to address the tension.
Fans React With Memes
The internet has responded with a flood of memes and tweets highlighting the Drake-Kendrick feud. Some users joked about Drake’s reaction to the surprise album:
“BREAKING NEWS: Drake to his ghostwriters after seeing Kendrick Lamar dropped GNX.”
“Drake fans: ‘Drake won, now Kendrick Lamar can’t drop The Heart Pt. 6.’ Kendrick Lamar on GNX: ‘Hold my Buick.'”
Others speculated about the lyrical content of the album:
“Kendrick Lamar can throw his little temper tantrum, but he’s gonna have to crash out if he wants me to stop listening to Jaded by Drake.”
GNX marks Kendrick Lamar’s first release since 2022’s critically acclaimed Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. As the rapper prepares to headline February’s Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, the album is already cementing itself as another milestone in his career.
At 37, Kendrick continues to dominate the music industry with 17 Grammy wins and a Pulitzer Prize for his groundbreaking 2017 album DAMN. With GNX, he once again proves his ability to surprise fans and keep the culture buzzing. Whether or not Drake will respond to the latest wave of memes and music remains to be seen.