Kendrick Lamar has sparked rumors that a deluxe version of GNX is coming soon following the release of a new single titled “Money Without Me.”
Reports indicate that the song was originally meant to be part of his debut project, Section .80. Nonetheless, the Compton star surprised everyone by dropping the song on Wednesday (December 18) to his YouTube channel. The track’s cover art displays the same vehicle, a 1987 Buick Grand National, that was used in the official GNX artwork as well. Showcasing piano-based production, “Money Without Me” featured Kendrick echoing his experience as a Compton native while incorporating the same flow used in Section .80.
While citing Snoop Dogg‘s “Serial Killa,” K.Dot rapped, “Now I was raised on the wild side, ever since a child I / ‘Member food stamps when momma said it’s chow time / Poppa had the green Seville with the Alpine / Woofer in the back, ‘Doggystyle,’ track number nine.” “Lifestyles of a lil’ nappy head / Guns in the closet, bills in the bed / Watching JAY-Z on BET countin’ bread / Pointed at him then I said, ‘Man, you ain’t gettin’ money without me.’” The track also hints at alluding to Diddy, Dr. Dre, and Oprah Winfrey.
Kendrick Lamar’s Deluxe Edition Teased by Lefty Gunplay
Lefty Gunplay, the LA artist featured on K.Dot’s “TV Off,” suggested last month that a deluxe edition of GNX was in progress.
In a recent interview, he stated, “I know he’s got a deluxe version coming out. He’s very secretive.” “He has some stuff. We did two, three songs. He has some stuff in the chamber. He told me that we’re going to work again, for sure.” Speculations of the deluxe project began surfacing after Kendrick’s album trailer displayed two Buick Grand Nationals, leading fans to make predictions on its release.
Despite the fans enjoying the idea of an extended project, Kendrick has not addressed the rumors himself yet. “Money Without Me” marks the latest example of an artist reaching back into their archives, a trend that has been seen recently among peers like Drake and J. Cole, who have also surprised fans with previously unreleased material.
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