Kendrick Lamar Rules ARIA Charts Again With Surprise Album 'GNX'

Kendrick Lamar has done it again. The Grammy-winning rap visionary surprised fans with his release GNXwho made the no. 1 debut in ARIA Albums Chart.

This latest achievement cements Kendrick's reputation as a chart titan in Australia, marking his third No. 1 album Down Under, following the critically acclaimed To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) and Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (2022).

The album's arrival couldn't have come with better timing – or sharper edges. Kendrick first used the public feud with Drake GNX to double down on his craft, showcasing a bold blend of razor-sharp lyricism and genre-pushing production. Fans responded in droves, sending four tracks from the album – “Luther”, “Squabble Up”, “TV Off” and “Wacced Out Murals” – straight into the top 20 of the ARIA Singles Chart, along with six others who entered the top 50.

GNX it also gives a nostalgic nod to Lamar's chart-topping history. His previous hits like “Humble” and “All The Stars” have left a lasting impact in Australia and GNX proves he's still got the magic touch, combining vulnerability with the kind of braggadocio only K. Dot can pull off. And with his highly anticipated Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance just around the corner, the rap icon is only gaining momentum.

While Kendrick commands the spotlight, Rosé isn't letting her reign slip away quietly in ARIA Singles Chartwith her chart-topping collaboration with Bruno Mars, “APT.”, returning to No. 1 for a fourth non-consecutive week, while Rosé's new single, “Number One Girl”, debuts at no. 61 this week. With her debut solo album, roséset to drop next week, fans are already gearing up for another record-breaking chapter in her career.

Billie Eilish's 'Birds Of A Feather' climbs to No. 31, while Sabrina Carpenter saw multiple entries, including “Taste” at No. 4 and “Espresso” at No. 11.

Elsewhere on the ARIA Chart, Australian talent is making its mark. Sydney rockers RedHook entered the top 20 with their sophomore effort “Mutation,” which debuted at No. 15, while Alex the Astronaut's “Rage and All Its Friends” reached No. 19, marking a triumphant return to the charts.