(KRON) — Rap titan Kendrick Lamar surprise-dropped an album — “GNX” — on Friday, and it could be a good sign for the Golden State Warriors.
Each of the last four times the California rapper released an album, the Warriors have won the NBA Finals. Here’s how it’s happened:
- 2015: Kendrick Lamar releases “To Pimp a Butterfly,” Warriors beat Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals.
- 2017: Lamar releases “DAMN,” Warriors beat Cavaliers in the Finals.
- 2018: Lamar releases “Black Panther: The Album,” Warriors beat the Cavs again.
- 2022: Lamar releases “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers,” Warriors beat the Boston Celtics to win another ring.
Warriors players have even noticed the trend. After their most recent title, Draymond Green acknowledged the streak on X.
Lamar dropped “GNX” in 2024 and the Finals won’t be until 2025, but the album was released during the 2024-25 season.
So far, it’s looking good for the Warriors. After letting Klay Thompson go and filling his role with new additions, the team is off to a 12-3 start to the season.
The album culminates a big year for Lamar as well. He feuded with fellow star Drake and was seen by many as winning the “beef” when he dropped his hit song “Not Like Us.”
One possible problem: Stephen Curry took Drake’s side in the feud. Warriors fans can only hope that doesn’t disrupt the mojo.