(Although pulling from a pretty small base of reviews at this point, the album is currently rolling with unanimous praise on MetaCritic.) Among other things, the album has drawn attention for “Auntie Diaries,” a song in which Lamar raps about his love for two trans family members; the track has drawn praise from some quarters for its message of love and acceptance, while also catching criticism for the language Lamar uses while doing so.
Collaborators on the 18-track, two-volume album include Ghostface Killah, Pharrell Williams (in a songwriting and production capacity), Beth Gibbons, and more.
Lamar—who popped up at Coachella recently, supporting his cousin Baby Keem (who also appears on Mr. Morale)—has announced that he’ll be touring (“The Big Steppers Tour”) in support of the album, starting in June, with 65 dates currently on the schedule