Wacced Out Murals Explained

Wacced Out Murals
Type:song
Artist:Kendrick Lamar
Album:GNX
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Producer:

"Wacced Out Murals" is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was released through PGLang and Interscope Records from his sixth studio album, GNX, on November 22, 2024. The song was produced by Sounwave, Jack Antonoff, Craig Balmoris, Dahi, Frano, and Tyler Reese, with additional production by M-Tech and Tim Maxey. The song features vocals by Mexican mariachi-singer Deyra Barrera.

Content

The song starts with a vocal introduction in Spanish by Deyra Barrera.[1]

The first verse focuses on the mixed reactions to Lamar's announcement as the headliner for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Lamar reflects on his disappointment with a lack of support from some artists.[2] He also acknowledges his gratitude for positive recognition, notably from Nas, whom he praises for offering congratulations after his Super Bowl win.[3] Shortly after the release of GNX, Nas praised and congratulated Lamar through a post on his Instagram account.[4] [5]

In the second verse, Lamar addresses Lil Wayne, who publicly expressed dissatisfaction with not being chosen to perform at the Super Bowl in his hometown of New Orleans. On the song he alludes to this tension with the line,

The track also mentions Snoop Dogg, who shared the diss track by Drake, "Taylor Made", amidst their feud. Lamar references this event with the lines, Snoop responded the following day, writing on X: Wayne also responded on the 23rd of November, on X:

"Man wtf I do?!I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Let’s not take kindness for weakness. Let this giant sleep. I beg u all. No one really wants destruction,not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed. On me. Love"[6]

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[7] 18
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[8] 5
Latvia (LaIPA)[9] 10
Lithuania (AGATA)[10] 14
Luxembourg (Billboard)[11] 25
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[12] 9
Norway (VG-lista)[13] 37
South Africa (Billboard)[14] 5
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15] 44
UK Streaming (OCC)[16] 24

References

  1. Web site: Schonfeld . Zach . 2024-11-23 . The Mysterious Mariachi Star of Kendrick Lamar’s GNX . 2024-11-24 . . en.
  2. Web site: Shivonne . Adeja . 2024-11-23 . Decoding Kendrick Lamar's 'wacced out murals': Diddy, Jay-Z, Bitcoin references . 2024-11-24 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: Bennett . Jessica . 2024-11-22 . Kendrick Lamar Talks Lil Wayne Super Bowl Drama, Disappointment In Snoop On 'wacced out murals' . 2024-11-23 . . en-US.
  4. Web site: Conteh . Mankaprr . 2024-11-25 . Nas Praises Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX': 'Keeping the Essence of This Sh-t Alive' . 2024-11-27 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
  5. Web site: Instagram . 2024-11-26 . Instagram.
  6. https://x.com/LilTunechi/status/1860248989708562751
  7. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. December 2, 2024. November 29, 2024.
  8. Web site: ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. December 2, 2024. November 29, 2024.
  9. Web site: December 2, 2024 . Straumēšanas TOP 2024 – 48. nedēļa . Streaming TOP 2024 – Week 48 . December 2, 2024 . . lv.
  10. Web site: 2024 48-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024.
  11. Kendrick Lamar Chart History (Luxembourg Songs). Billboard. December 3, 2024.
  12. Web site: Official Top 40 Singles. Recorded Music NZ. November 29, 2024. November 29, 2024.
  13. Web site: Singel 2024 uke 48. VG-lista. November 30, 2024.
  14. Kendrick Lamar Chart History (South Africa Songs). Billboard. December 3, 2024.
  15. Web site: Veckolista Singlar, vecka 48. Sverigetopplistan. November 30, 2024.
  16. Web site: Official Streaming Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. November 30, 2024.