Wacced Out Murals
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| Song by Kendrick Lamar | |
| from the album GNX | |
| Released | November 22, 2024 |
| Length | 5:18 |
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"Wacced Out Murals" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was released through PGLang and Interscope Records as the opening track from his sixth studio album, GNX, on November 22, 2024. The song was produced by Sounwave, Jack Antonoff, Craig Balmoris, Dahi, Frano, and Tyler Mehlenbacher, with additional production by M-Tech. The song was written by Lamar along with Deyra Barrera.
Content
[edit]The first verse of "Wacced Out Murals" 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. He also acknowledges his gratitude for positive recognition, notably from Nas, whom he praises for offering congratulations after his Super Bowl win.[1]
In the second verse, Lamar addresses rapper Lil Wayne, who publicly expressed dissatisfaction with not being chosen to perform at the Super Bowl in his hometown of New Orleans, and sided with his artist Drake during his feud with Lamar. On the song he alludes to this tension with the line, “Used to bump The Carter 3, I held my Rollie chain proud. Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down.”[2][3] Lil Wayne responded the same day writing 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”.[4]
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 posted ‘Taylor Made,’ I pray it was the edibles. I couldn’t believe it, it’s only right for me to let it go.”[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kendrick Lamar Talks Lil Wayne Super Bowl Drama, Disappointment In Snoop On 'wacced out murals'". Yahoo Entertainment. 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ a b "Decoding Kendrick Lamar's "Wacced Out Murals" – Royalty Exchange". www.royaltyexchange.com. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Song of the Week: Kendrick Lamar Takes No Prisoners on "wacced out murals"". Consequence. 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ https://www.nme.com/news/music/lil-wayne-responds-to-being-namechecked-on-kendrick-lamars-wacced-out-murals-wtf-i-do-3815299