Kendrick’s hubris shines even before a single rhyme is delivered on GNX. The 1987 Buick—a car from the year K.Dot was born—is a limited edition, one-of-a-kind model, and that’s precisely what Kendrick is asserting about himself. GNX embodies all the essential elements of a great hip-hop album: witty punchlines, nostalgic samples, double entendres, and vivid storytelling. What...
