GNX Success Boosts Kendrick Lamar’s Drake Diss Track to New Heights

Kendrick Lamar is having a moment. The Compton rapper’s latest surprise album, GNX, is shattering expectations and reigniting interest in his discography, all while stirring up fresh drama with Drake. It’s safe to say Kendrick’s week is looking a lot better than Drizzy’s.

Released without warning, GNX is projected to move between 310,000 and 325,000 units in its first week, with eight tracks expected to dominate the Billboard Hot 100’s top ten. One track, “Squabble Up,” could even take the coveted No. 1 spot. But that’s not all—Kendrick’s infamous Drake diss track, “Not Like Us,” is also making waves again. According to Talk of the Charts, the track is expected to see a 440% increase in U.S. sales and a 20% rise in streams this week.

The renewed interest in “Not Like Us” seems to be linked to both GNX’s success and Drake’s recent legal move against Universal Music Group. Drizzy claims the label and Spotify artificially boosted the song’s performance and alleges UMG could have stopped its release. The move has sparked heated debate online. Some fans think Drake is exposing corruption in the music industry, while others feel his actions come off as jealousy over Kendrick’s latest triumphs.

Amid the drama, Kendrick is keeping quiet and letting his music speak for itself. With GNX smashing expectations and diss tracks like “Not Like Us” seeing a major resurgence, it’s clear Kendrick Lamar is owning the spotlight.