Kendrick Lamar fans have been eagerly awaiting news about his next album, and recent events suggest it may be on the horizon. For months, rumors about a new project from Lamar have been circulating, fueled by his ongoing success and high-profile moments like his viral beef with Drake and the record-breaking “Not Like Us” music video. Now, thanks to a hint from fellow artist SZA, it seems the wait may soon be over.

It all began last week when Devin Malik, a Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) affiliate, sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic message on social media. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Malik posted a video of himself performing with Kendrick Lamar during the Pop Out show, along with the caption, “Mood cause new k dot album otwwww.” Naturally, this sparked excitement among Lamar’s dedicated fanbase, with many interpreting it as confirmation that the rapper’s long-anticipated album is on the way.

Adding fuel to the fire, SZA reposted Malik’s Tweet on her Instagram Story earlier today. Given SZA’s close connection to Kendrick Lamar through their shared label, TDE, her endorsement of the cryptic message sent fans into overdrive. Speculation quickly spread across social media, with one fan commenting on RapTV’s Instagram, “Another Kendrick and SZA collab would save generations.” Others echoed similar sentiments, with some already predicting the album will be a strong contender for Album of the Year.

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This isn’t the first hint at Lamar’s upcoming project. Earlier this year, musician and frequent Lamar collaborator Terrace Martin also hinted that something big was coming. During an Instagram Live session, Martin expressed his excitement about several upcoming albums, including Lamar’s. “There’s two albums I’m going cr*zy for. I can’t wait ’til they drop,” Martin said. “Roddy Ricch’s album and whenever Kendrick drops his album, I’m excited for those two. Those two Compton artists are like, I’m excited. So much sh*t bubbling, you know?”

While Kendrick Lamar himself has yet to make any official announcements, the mounting hints from his collaborators are enough to keep fans buzzing with anticipation. After the monumental success of his previous projects, expectations are high for what the rapper will deliver next. Whether it’s the long-awaited follow-up to DAMN. or something entirely new, the excitement surrounding Lamar’s next move is palpable.

As fans anxiously await more concrete details, one thing is clear: Kendrick Lamar has the world watching, and his next project could very well be another groundbreaking moment in hip-hop.