Kendrick Lamar Suggests He’s Dropping Soon And Fans Can’t Believe It

The purpose why people are trying ahead to new Kendrick in 2026 is due to a dialog he had with fellow Compton artist Chef Boy on the TDE Christmas social gathering. “You going loopy!” Okay.Dot instructed the up-and-coming MC, as caught by Kurrco on Twitter. “We acquired one coming, it is nothing. Say much less.”

Of course, this doesn’t suggest a lot in an express sense, however that by no means stopped the rumor mill earlier than. The most beneficiant interpretation right here is that Lamar is cooking up a brand new album of some types for subsequent 12 months. This follows different rumors regarding his film with the South Park creators, more potential tour dates in 2026, and a complete lot of different unconfirmed or limbo-state hypothesis.

On the opposite hand, the extra possible clarification is that Kendrick Lamar desires to make a tune with Chef Boy. Whether it is only a function or new solo music, followers are nonetheless very excited.

What’s extra is that that is additionally an opportunity for followers of the GNX artist to get into Chef Boy’s music. He’s a rising rapper out of Compton who hit it massive this 12 months with the observe “Gang Gang” that includes YS, Kendrick affiliate Hitta J3, Rosecrans HopOut, and PHOPHO8IGHT. With a large cosign now beneath his belt, we anticipate his 2026 to be even higher.

Elsewhere, this follows Kendrick Lamar’s more casual pop-outs, resembling a reported low-key public look at a USC basketball sport. Even with small moments like these, followers go wild with theories. So take this dialog with Chef Boy with an enormous grain of salt.