"Wacced Out Murals" is the introduction to Kendrick Lamar's GNX album, his first new material since his rap war with Drake. The song is a declaration of intent - a fiery, unapologetic opening salvo that lays bare both the fuel for his creative fire and the targets in his sights.

The title references an act of vandalism in September 2024, when someone defaced a mural of Lamar in Compton, brazenly spraying "OVO" (a nod to Drake's October's Very Own brand) across his likeness. This wasn't just a random act of graffiti; it felt pointed, especially given the timing - right on the heels of Lamar being announced as the 2025 Super Bowl halftime headliner.

The GNX album isn't just about Drake - Lamar's crosshairs widen to take in others who've crossed him. Take Lil Wayne, for example. Kendrick reflects on his younger self idolizing Wayne's Tha Carter III but then flips the narrative: Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down The line alludes to Wayne's vocal disappointment over not being selected for the Super Bowl halftime show in his hometown of New Orleans, which stung deeply for the veteran rapper. Snoop Dogg doesn't escape Kendrick's lyrical ire either. Snoop had posted "Taylor Made Freestyle," Drake's AI-powered diss track featuring the digitally cloned voices of Tupac Shakur and himself - a move Lamar clearly didn't appreciate: Snoop posted 'Taylor Made,' I prayed it was the edibles I couldn't believe it, it was only right for me to let it go The track, though short-lived (it was swiftly yanked after Tupac's estate threatened legal action), clearly left an impression on Lamar. Then there's Kendrick's broader critique of the hip-hop old guard: Quite frankly, plenty artists, but they outdated Old-ass flows, tryna convince me that you they favorite It's a stinging rebuke of veterans stuck in their ways, refusing to evolve. He doesn't name names, but the implication is clear: adapt or risk irrelevance.