Kendrick Lamar has finally come out of hiding with a huge announcement.
The illustrious emcee released a statement on a mysterious website titled “Oklama,” found in a features folder titled “nu thoughts.” The folder contains a written statement from K. Dot himself, announcing his next studio album and last release through TDE. “As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years. The Struggles. The Success. And most importantly, the Brotherhood.”
Lamar’s 2017 album, DAMN., earned him a Pulitzer Prize for Music. Since the album, he executive produced the Black Panther soundtrack and launched his own media company, pgLang with Dave Free.
“Thank you all for keeping me in your thoughts. I’ve prayed for you all. See you soon enough,” the rapper ends his statement.
Hopefully, we get some new Kendrick Lamar sooner than later! We are all waiting at the edge of our seats.
Read the entire statement below:
"I spend most of my days with fleeting thoughts. Writing. Listening. And collecting old Beach cruisers. The morning rides keep me on a hill of silence.
I go months without a phone.
Love, loss, and grief have disturbed my comfort zone, but the glimmers of God speak through my music and family.
While the world around me evolves, I reflect on what matters the most. The life in which my words will land next.
As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years. The Struggles. The Success. And most importantly, the Brotherhood. May the Most High continue to use Top Dawg as a vessel for candid creators. As I continue to pursue my life’s calling.
There’s beauty in completion. And always faith in the unknown.
Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts. I’ve prayed for you all.
See you soon enough.
-oklama"