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With Kendrick Lamar's GNX reclaiming the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the third time, he has yet again shown the music industry that he's a force to be reckoned with. According to the latest reports, GNX has sold over 90,500 equivalent album units in the past week alone, cementing its continued rise since its surprise release in November 2024.
Fans of Kendrick Lamar, overjoyed with this news, took to X to express their love and respect for the artist.
"This guy deserves all this."
Kendrick Lamar's record-breaking album run
GNX opened with an impressive 319,000 equivalent album units on November 22, 2024, making it Lamar's fifth consecutive album to top the Billboard 200. The project shrouded in mystery because of its unconventional rollout, has captivated listeners with its deep lyricism, intricate storytelling, and socially conscious themes.
Since then, the Kendrick Lamar album has remained within the top ranks of the Billboard 200, but now, for the third time, it's back at No. 1, making it an achievement that reflects Lamar's power in the industry.
Factors leading to GNX's resurgence
Several factors have led to the continued popularity of GNX.
Kendrick Lamar's performance at the 2025 Super Bowl would be one. Even though GNX wasn't featured in it, it surely brought renewed interest to the album.
Another would be Kendrick Lamar's announcement about the "Grand National Tour," co-headlining with SZA. The tour, set to start later this year, has generated massive anticipation and has led to increased album sales and streams.
And most importantly, GNX continues to resonate with fans because of its thought-provoking themes, touching on issues of race, identity, and inner introspection.
Fans react with praises for the artist
Kendrick Lamar fans are overjoyed with the continued rise of GNX and can't stop talking about it on social media.
One said -
"Outselling Drake with a 6 month old album with half the amount of songs is crazy"
Another added -
"Why do people not believe people still listen to this album. You know how many times I’ve heard cars pass by bumping squabble up or Peekaboo . This album ain’t going anywhere especially with the tour coming up soon. Y’all in for a long summer."
The last -
"Kendrick the greatest. 3 times back to back with number 1 album and number 1 song on the charts. "just wait and see More blood be spillin', it's just paint to me"
Grand National Tour
Officially announced on the 3rd of December, 2024, the tour is set to be co-headlined by Kendrick Lamar and his Top Dawg Entertainment artist SZA to support GNX and SZA's second album Lana Deluxe Edition.
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Announced to span 29 shows across North America and Europe, the tour will begin on April 19, 2025, at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, and will be followed by one at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, on April 23, 2025, with many more to follow.
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