Kendrick Lamar has long been a magnet for celebrity admiration. In recent times, Chlöe Bailey joined the list, but an unexpected name emerged - Courtney Love. This rock icon and Hole frontwoman shared her thoughts about Lamar in a new interview.

Thoughts on Collaboration with Kendrick Lamar

When asked about artists she'd like to collaborate with, Courtney Love revealed her deep admiration for Kendrick Lamar. She said, "I would love to work with Kendrick Lamar; I have a mad crush on him." Her words showcase the respect and appreciation she holds for the Compton rapper. Later in the discussion, she went on to emphasize his talent, stating that he is "undoubtedly the best hip-hop writer ever; his flow is beautiful and his lyrics thoughtful." She continued, "Kendrick – if you’re reading this – did you listen to Leonard Cohen or Bowie growing up? Because it sounds like it! Plus, political-era Bob Dylan? Dude… seriously… he’s a genius!"

The Latest Album and Tour

In other Kendrick news, his latest album, GNX, is set to hit the road next year with the help of close collaborator and former TDE labelmate SZA. On Tuesday (December 3), the Compton rap star announced the Grand National Tour, a North American trek in support of this surprise project. The 21-city arena tour kicks off on April 19 in Minneapolis, MN and wraps up on June 18 in Landover, MD, with stops in cities like Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Chicago along the way. The roadshow will also swing through Kendrick's native Los Angeles and SZA's birthplace of St. Louis, as well as the hometown of Kendrick's fierce rival Drake, Toronto. Presale for the Grand National Tour begins on Wednesday (December 4) at 10 a.m. via Cash App, while general tickets go on sale at the same time on Friday (December 6) through the tour's official website.

Chart-Topping Success

GNX made a remarkable debut at number one on the Billboard 200 with 319,000 equivalent units in its first week. This marks Kendrick Lamar's sixth consecutive chart-topping album following To Pimp a Butterfly, untitled unmastered., DAMN., Black Panther: The Album, and Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. The project's sales tally is the biggest of any new rap album this year, eclipsing Chromakopia by Tyler, The Creator (299,500), Eminem's The Death of Slim Shady (281,000), and Future and Metro Boomin's We Don't Trust You (251,000). King Kendrick also reigns supreme on the Billboard Hot 100, occupying seven of the top 10 spots on this week's singles chart. His influence and talent continue to dominate the music scene.