Late last month, Kendrick Lamar surprised fans and critics by unexpectedly dropping his latest album, *GNX*. While rumors had circulated for months about a potential release, the project’s sudden arrival caught everyone off guard. Despite minimal promotion, *GNX* has been an undeniable success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 319,000 album-equivalent units sold in the U.S.
The album's success extends beyond the U.S., as it has also topped the Billboard Canadian Albums chart. However, Kendrick fell just short of securing a No. 1 spot on the Canadian Hot 100, with his singles "Luther" and "Squabble Up" landing at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.
The excitement doesn't stop there—Kendrick recently announced his upcoming "Grand National" tour with SZA. The North American stadium tour is set to kick off in April next year, with 19 stops, including a performance at Toronto's Rogers Centre. The announcement sparked buzz online, with the Blue Jays' official X account promoting the event, much to the amusement of fans who joked about Toronto seemingly "turning on" its hometown star, Drake.
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During a recent episode of *The Breakfast Club*, Charlamagne Tha God speculated that Drake might not take kindly to Kendrick’s Toronto stop. He suggested that Drake’s influence in the city could potentially complicate things for Kendrick.
"I wouldn't make that stop—not because of street stuff," Charlamagne said. "Drake is petty. He just filed a petition against UMG over *'Not Like Us,'* and we know how connected he is in Toronto. It wouldn’t surprise me if he made things difficult for Kendrick on a different level, like being detained or facing airport issues. Who can you really trust in Toronto?”
With *GNX* thriving on the charts and anticipation building for the "Grand National" tour, Kendrick Lamar is clearly making waves—but it seems his rivalry with Drake might continue to stir the pot.
