Few artists have as broad an influence as Kendrick Lamar, and one of his most unexpected fans is pop legend Madonna. In a recent Instagram interview, Madonna was asked about her current musical favorites and responded enthusiastically, “Oh my God… Ummm… Anything on Kendrick Lamar’s new album,” referencing his recent chart-topping release, GNX. Her endorsement was emphatic, adding, “I don’t play, okay?”—a statement that highlighted her genuine admiration for the rapper’s work.
This is not the first time Madonna has publicly praised Lamar. During her 2022 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the pop icon shared her deep respect for the rapper, stating, “There’s one artist that I worship more than anything in life, and I would love to collaborate with him, and that’s Kendrick Lamar.” She also hailed Lamar’s album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers as “history-making” and “mind-bogglingly brilliant,” further cementing her reverence for his musical genius.
The Potential Collaboration That Fans Are Waiting For
While a collaboration between Madonna and Lamar has yet to come to fruition, it remains a much-discussed possibility. Madonna’s storied career has seen her work with some of hip-hop’s biggest names, including Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Missy Elliott. Her past collaborations have continually pushed the envelope, blending pop and hip-hop to create genre-defying music. Additionally, Madonna has worked with legendary hip-hop producers such as Timbaland and Mike Dean, and she shared a close friendship with the late 2Pac before his untimely death in 1996.
Madonna’s Romantic Rumors with NLE Choppa
In addition to her musical pursuits, Madonna has recently made headlines for rumored romantic ties to rising rapper NLE Choppa. Speculation began when the Memphis artist posted a picture of himself with the 66-year-old pop star at New York Fashion Week, captioning the image with the cryptic phrase, “c. u. n. t.” The post went viral, prompting widespread curiosity on social media platforms like The Shade Room, where fans quickly began to speculate about the nature of their relationship. Though Madonna has been known for dating younger men since her divorce from filmmaker Guy Ritchie, neither she nor NLE Choppa has publicly addressed the rumors.
As Madonna continues to make waves in both the music and fashion worlds, fans are left eagerly awaiting a potential collaboration with Kendrick Lamar—an exciting prospect that could shape the future of both pop and hip-hop music.
