Kendrick Lamar's GNX Debuts at No. 1

Kendrick Lamar's surprise album GNX debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 319,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, marking his fifth consecutive chart-topping album. The album achieved nearly 380 million on-demand streams, ranking as the biggest streaming week for any R&B or hip-hop album this year. Despite initial projections suggesting higher sales, the album's performance still places it among the year's top debuts. Fans and critics are engaging deeply with GNX's lyrical content, especially a notable shoutout to fellow artist Ab-Soul, who expressed gratitude for Kendrick's influence. The album's success underscores Kendrick's enduring impact in the music industry, further solidified by his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show performance. Overall, GNX is seen as a testament to Kendrick Lamar's artistry and commercial dominance in hip-hop.