Rap quartet reacts to Kendrick Lamar’s GNX album with great intensity. 

Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album release GNX last Friday has stirred up an intense storm of reactions from some of the biggest names in hip-hop, with Kendrick Lamar dropping mentions of several rap legends in his opening track, “Wacced Out Murals.” These name-drops have sparked fiery responses, drama, and controversy, igniting tensions within the rap world.

Lil Wayne Fires Back at Kendrick Lamar’s Mention

Kendrick Lamar starts off GNX by rapping, “Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud/Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down.” The line immediately set off Lil Wayne, who took to social media with a fiery message: “Man wtf I do?!” He followed up by warning his critics, “Let this giant sleep. I beg u all. No one really wants destruction, not even me, but I shall destroy if disturbed. On me. Love.” Clearly, Weezy isn’t backing down from any beef and isn’t afraid to put people in their place.

Snoop Dogg Reacts to Kendrick’s Edibles Line

Next up, Kendrick Lamar rapped, “Snoop posted ‘Taylor Made,’ I prayed it was the edibles/I couldn’t believe it, it was only right for me to let it go.” This line, which seemed to reference some past drama involving Drake, didn’t seem to phase Snoop Dogg too much. In typical laid-back fashion, Snoop responded on social media, writing, “K dot new album GNX It was the edibles west west king.” It’s clear that Snoop’s taking the jab in stride, keeping things light but still giving a nod to the mention.

Nas Shows Respect, But Kendrick’s Tribute Raises Eyebrows

In a more respectful turn, Kendrick Lamar dedicated a line to Nas on Wacced Out Murals, rapping, “Won the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me.” Nas, ever the cool and collected legend, responded with admiration: “Always inspired by my brother KL. Keeping the essence of this shit alive and at the forefront. Salute King!” While the tribute was one of respect, it adds to the growing tension between Kendrick and some of his peers.

Father John Misty Throws Shade Despite No Mention

Interestingly, there’s one more name that’s thrown shade at Kendrick Lamar’s album despite not being mentioned at all—Father John Misty. The indie musician, who seems to be operating on the same release schedule as Kendrick Lamar, took to social media after Kendrick’s GNX drop, posting cryptic messages like “Not now, I’m furiously scribbling my seeming response.” He later teased a “diss track” titled “God’s Trash,” which was featured on a recent live album. While not a direct diss, Misty framed it as a response to Lamar, adding another layer of intrigue to the drama surrounding GNX.

The Drama Continues: More Beef on the Horizon?

With these responses piling up, it’s clear that Kendrick Lamar’s GNX has caused a massive stir within the rap community, leading to both respect and outright beef from some of the genre’s biggest stars. Whether this sparks ongoing drama or leads to something even bigger remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure—Kendrick’s album is far from being a peaceful release.