Kendrick Lamar Already on High Ahead of Super Bowl Halftime Show, As ‘GNX’ Returns to #1

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ has climbed back to the No. 1 spot on US iTunes just ahead of his February 9 Super Bowl halftime show. The surprise album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in December 2024, marked Lamar’s fifth consecutive chart-topping record. With 319,000 units sold in its first week and 379 million streams, GNX delivered one of the year’s biggest opening weeks, solidifying Lamar’s dominance and reigniting excitement for his much-anticipated New Orleans performance.

The resurgence of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’ just days before the Super Bowl halftime show proves his continued grip on music fans. Originally released without warning in November 2024, the 12-track album delivered record-breaking streaming numbers and critical acclaim, securing its place as one of the biggest hip-hop projects of the year. With GNX topping iTunes again and Lamar ready to headline the halftime show in New Orleans, 2025 is already shaping up to be monumental for the rap legend.

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