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It has been a blockbuster week in the world of Kendrick Lamar, whose name continues to dominate both industry headlines and fan conversations. According to Kurrco and Billboard Boxscore, Kendrick and SZA’s Grand National Tour has officially shattered records to become the highest-grossing hip-hop tour of all time, pulling in more than $332 million—and that is with several shows yet to be reported. The tour immediately set benchmarks, launching in Minneapolis with the highest-grossing hip-hop show ever and drawing massive crowds worldwide. Notably, Kendrick became the first solo rapper to sell out Mexico City's GNP Stadium, playing to over 50,000 fans, as seen on Instagram. The North American leg alone grossed an astounding $256 million.
Capping this momentum, media outlets like Variety and AOL highlighted Kendrick’s surprise album drop, GNX, which debuted No. 1 on the Billboard 200, dethroning the Wicked film soundtrack and marking his fourth consecutive chart-topping album. Even more impressive, seven songs from GNX landed in the Billboard Hot 100’s top ten—an almost unheard-of chart sweep, proving Kendrick’s cultural grip endures at a peak. SZA, prominently featured on two tracks, has been in the news herself defending her inclusion of both Kendrick and Drake collabs on her setlist, skirting the viral rap beef “between two grown-ass men” as quoted by GQ.
Industry chatter, including a recap by Hits Daily Double, has kept tabs on the ongoing Kendrick-Drake feud, which some analysts believe could be the most business-impactful rap battle since the genre’s earliest days. Kendrick’s diss tracks “Euphoria” and “6:16 in LA” continue to be dissected by fans and critics alike for their lyrical depth and cultural subtext; Hot Trending News notes that these tracks are being pored over for easter eggs and potential jabs, and speculation about collaborations remains rife but unconfirmed.
On the public appearance front, Kendrick shined at the Grammys, taking home five trophies—including Record of the Year and Best Rap Performance—and is gearing up for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, an event expected to put him before over 120 million viewers according to AOL. Social media is buzzing with clips from his recent performances, with Instagram posts showing a memorable “dap-up” stage entrance and tribute nights celebrating his legacy, as well as viral business advice reels emphasizing self-investment.
Lastly, speculation about Kendrick’s next career moves continues, but one fact is clear: with new music, historic performances, and cultural relevance at an all-time high, Kendrick Lamar is not just making history—he is rewriting the rulebook for what a hip-hop megastar looks like in 2025.
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