Wacced Out Murals

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"Wacced Out Murals"
Song by Kendrick Lamar
from the album GNX
ReleasedNovember 22, 2024 (2024-11-22)
Length5:18
Label
Songwriter(s) Kendrick Duckworth
Producer(s)
Audio video
"wacced out murals" on YouTube

"Wacced Out Murals" (stylized in lowercase) 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.

Contents

Content

The song starts with a vocal introduction in Spanish by Deyra Barrera. [1] [2]

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. [3] He also acknowledges his gratitude for positive recognition, notably from Nas, whom he praises for offering congratulations after his Super Bowl win. [4] Shortly after the release of GNX, Nas praised and congratulated Lamar through a post on his Instagram account. [5] [6]

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,

"Used to bump Tha Carter III , I held my Rollie chain proud. Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down". [2] [7]

Wayne responded on the 23rd of November, through a post on his X account:

"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" [8]

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" [7]

Snoop responded the following day, writing on X:

"K dot new album GNX 💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 It was the edibles 🤦🏾 😆👊🏿 west west king 🔥🎶💫" [9]

Charts

Chart performance for "Wacced Out Murals"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [10] 18
Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA) [11] 5
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [12] 10
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [13] 6
Latvia (LaIPA) [14] 10
Lithuania (AGATA) [15] 14
Luxembourg ( Billboard ) [16] 25
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [17] 9
Norway (VG-lista) [18] 37
Poland (Polish Streaming Top 100) [19] 64
South Africa (TOSAC) [20] 5
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [21] 44
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [22] 30
UK Streaming (OCC) [23] 24
US Billboard Hot 100 [24] 4
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [25] 4

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