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GNX (album)

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GNX is the sixth studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was surprise-released on November 22, 2024, through PGLang and Interscope Records. The album features guest appearances from SZA, Dody6, Lefty Gunplay, Wallie the Sensei, Siete7x, Roddy Ricch, AzChike, Hitta J3, YoungThreat, and Peysoh. Lamar produced the album primarily with Sounwave and Jack Antonoff; other producers include Mustard, Sean Momberger, and Kamasi Washington. Titled after the Buick Regal model, GNX is Lamar's first album to be released after his departure from longtime labels Top Dawg Entertainment and Aftermath Entertainment. GNX was released to widespread acclaim: multiple critics hailed it as a successful reimagination of West Coast hip-hop and one of the best albums of 2024; a few otherwise thought that the album was not as groundbreaking or too polished. The album was Lamar's fifth number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. It also topped the charts in numerous countries, including Canada, Netherlands, Sweden, Australia, Denmark, and the UK; and top five in Poland, Nigeria, France, and Hungary. GNX was supported by four singles: the Billboard Hot 100 number ones "Squabble Up" and "Luther", the number two hit "TV Off", and "Peekaboo". Lamar and SZA performed live at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show and are currently embarking on the co-headlining Grand National Tour in 2025 to promote the album as well as SZA's Lana.

Infobox

Released
November 22, 2024 (2024-11-22)
Recorded
2022–2024
Studio
Conway Recording (Hollywood) Electric Lady (New York City) Glenwood Place Recording (Burbank) Tamarind (Los Angeles) Pen Station (Los Angeles) Pleasure Hill (Portland) Sunset Sound (Hollywood)
Genre
West Coast hip-hop
Length
44:20
Language
EnglishSpanish
Label
PGLang Interscope
Producer
Kendrick Lamar Jack Antonoff Craig Balmoris Scott Bridgeway Dahi Deats Noah Ehler Frano Juju the Fool Larry Jayy Kenny & Billy Rose Lilah Tim Maxey Sean Momberger M-Tech Mustard Rascal Sounwave Tyler Reese Tane Runo Kamasi Washington

Tables

GNX ratings · Critical reception
Source
Source
Aggregate scores
Source
Aggregate scores
Rating
AnyDecentMusic?
AnyDecentMusic?
Aggregate scores
AnyDecentMusic?
Aggregate scores
8.5/10
Metacritic
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
87/100
Review scores
Review scores
Aggregate scores
Review scores
Source
Source
Aggregate scores
Source
Aggregate scores
Rating
AllMusic
AllMusic
Aggregate scores
AllMusic
Aggregate scores
And It Don't Stop
And It Don't Stop
Aggregate scores
And It Don't Stop
Aggregate scores
A-
Clash
Clash
Aggregate scores
Clash
Aggregate scores
9/10
Consequence
Consequence
Aggregate scores
Consequence
Aggregate scores
B+
Dork
Dork
Aggregate scores
Dork
Aggregate scores
Exclaim!
Exclaim!
Aggregate scores
Exclaim!
Aggregate scores
9/10
The Guardian
The Guardian
Aggregate scores
The Guardian
Aggregate scores
NME
NME
Aggregate scores
NME
Aggregate scores
Paste
Paste
Aggregate scores
Paste
Aggregate scores
9.1/10
Pitchfork
Pitchfork
Aggregate scores
Pitchfork
Aggregate scores
6.6/10
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Aggregate scores
Rolling Stone
Aggregate scores
Aggregate scores
Source
Rating
AnyDecentMusic?
8.5/10
Metacritic
87/100
Review scores
Source
Rating
AllMusic
And It Don't Stop
A-
Clash
9/10
Consequence
B+
Dork
Exclaim!
9/10
The Guardian
NME
Paste
9.1/10
Pitchfork
6.6/10
Rolling Stone
Select year-end rankings for GNX · Critical reception › Year-end lists
The A.V. Club
The A.V. Club
Publication/critic
The A.V. Club
List
The 25 Best Albums of 2024
Rank
4
Billboard
Billboard
Publication/critic
Billboard
List
Staff List: The 50 Best Albums of 2024
Rank
4
Complex
Complex
Publication/critic
Complex
List
The 50 Best Albums of 2024
Rank
1
Consequence
Consequence
Publication/critic
Consequence
List
The 50 Best Albums of 2024
Rank
10
Dazed
Dazed
Publication/critic
Dazed
List
The 20 Best Albums of 2024
Rank
5
Esquire
Esquire
Publication/critic
Esquire
List
The 10 Best Albums of 2024
Rank
6
The Line of Best Fit
The Line of Best Fit
Publication/critic
The Line of Best Fit
List
The Best Albums of 2024
Rank
9
NME
NME
Publication/critic
NME
List
The 50 Best Albums of 2024
Rank
12
Stereogum
Stereogum
Publication/critic
Stereogum
List
The 50 Best Albums of 2024
Rank
3
The Washington Post
The Washington Post
Publication/critic
The Washington Post
List
The Best Albums of 2024
Rank
3
Publication/critic
List
Rank
Ref.
The A.V. Club
The 25 Best Albums of 2024
4
Billboard
Staff List: The 50 Best Albums of 2024
4
Complex
The 50 Best Albums of 2024
1
Consequence
The 50 Best Albums of 2024
10
Dazed
The 20 Best Albums of 2024
5
Esquire
The 10 Best Albums of 2024
6
The Line of Best Fit
The Best Albums of 2024
9
NME
The 50 Best Albums of 2024
12
Stereogum
The 50 Best Albums of 2024
3
The Washington Post
The Best Albums of 2024
3
Awards and nominations for GNX · Awards and nominations
American Music Awards
American Music Awards
Organization
American Music Awards
Year
2025
Category
Album of the Year
Result
Nominated
Favorite Hip-Hop Album
Favorite Hip-Hop Album
Organization
Favorite Hip-Hop Album
Year
Nominated
BET Awards
BET Awards
Organization
BET Awards
Year
2025
Category
Album of the Year
Result
Won
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
Organization
MTV Video Music Awards
Year
2025
Category
Best Album
Result
Nominated
Grammy Awards
Grammy Awards
Organization
Grammy Awards
Year
2026
Category
Album of the Year
Result
Pending
Best Rap Album
Best Rap Album
Organization
Best Rap Album
Year
Pending
Organization
Year
Category
Result
Ref.
American Music Awards
2025
Album of the Year
Nominated
Favorite Hip-Hop Album
Nominated
BET Awards
2025
Album of the Year
Won
MTV Video Music Awards
2025
Best Album
Nominated
Grammy Awards
2026
Album of the Year
Pending
Best Rap Album
Pending
Weekly chart performance for GNX · Charts › Weekly charts
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Chart (2024–2025)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Peakposition
1
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)
Chart (2024–2025)
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)
Peakposition
1
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Chart (2024–2025)
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Peakposition
2
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Chart (2024–2025)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Peakposition
1
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Chart (2024–2025)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Peakposition
2
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2024–2025)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
1
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Chart (2024–2025)
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Peakposition
13
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Chart (2024–2025)
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Peakposition
6
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Chart (2024–2025)
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Peakposition
1
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Chart (2024–2025)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Peakposition
1
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)
Chart (2024–2025)
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)
Peakposition
7
French Albums (SNEP)
French Albums (SNEP)
Chart (2024–2025)
French Albums (SNEP)
Peakposition
5
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Chart (2024–2025)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Peakposition
4
Greek Albums (IFPI)
Greek Albums (IFPI)
Chart (2024–2025)
Greek Albums (IFPI)
Peakposition
1
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)
Chart (2024–2025)
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)
Peakposition
2
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Chart (2024–2025)
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
Peakposition
2
Irish Albums (OCC)
Irish Albums (OCC)
Chart (2024–2025)
Irish Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
1
Italian Albums (FIMI)
Italian Albums (FIMI)
Chart (2024–2025)
Italian Albums (FIMI)
Peakposition
5
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Chart (2024–2025)
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Peakposition
22
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)
Chart (2024–2025)
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)
Peakposition
23
Japanese Dance & Soul Albums (Oricon)
Japanese Dance & Soul Albums (Oricon)
Chart (2024–2025)
Japanese Dance & Soul Albums (Oricon)
Peakposition
1
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)
Chart (2024–2025)
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)
Peakposition
23
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)
Chart (2024–2025)
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)
Peakposition
1
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
Chart (2024–2025)
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
Peakposition
1
Nigerian Albums (TurnTable)
Nigerian Albums (TurnTable)
Chart (2024–2025)
Nigerian Albums (TurnTable)
Peakposition
4
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)
Chart (2024–2025)
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)
Peakposition
1
Polish Albums (ZPAV)
Polish Albums (ZPAV)
Chart (2024–2025)
Polish Albums (ZPAV)
Peakposition
3
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Chart (2024–2025)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Peakposition
1
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Chart (2024–2025)
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
4
Slovak Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Slovak Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Chart (2024–2025)
Slovak Albums (ČNS IFPI)
Peakposition
5
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Chart (2024–2025)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Peakposition
8
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (2024–2025)
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Peakposition
1
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (2024–2025)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Peakposition
2
UK Albums (OCC)
UK Albums (OCC)
Chart (2024–2025)
UK Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
1
UK R&B Albums (OCC)
UK R&B Albums (OCC)
Chart (2024–2025)
UK R&B Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
1
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (2024–2025)
US Billboard 200
Peakposition
1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2024–2025)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
1
Chart (2024–2025)
Peakposition
Australian Albums (ARIA)
1
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)
1
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
2
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
1
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
2
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
1
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
13
Czech Albums (ČNS IFPI)
6
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
1
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
1
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)
7
French Albums (SNEP)
5
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
4
Greek Albums (IFPI)
1
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)
2
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)
2
Irish Albums (OCC)
1
Italian Albums (FIMI)
5
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
22
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)
23
Japanese Dance & Soul Albums (Oricon)
1
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)
23
Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)
1
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
1
Nigerian Albums (TurnTable)
4
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)
1
Polish Albums (ZPAV)
3
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
1
Scottish Albums (OCC)
4
Slovak Albums (ČNS IFPI)
5
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
8
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
1
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
2
UK Albums (OCC)
1
UK R&B Albums (OCC)
1
US Billboard 200
1
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
1
Monthly chart performance for GNX · Charts › Monthly charts
Japanese Dance & Soul Albums (Oricon)
Japanese Dance & Soul Albums (Oricon)
Chart (2025)
Japanese Dance & Soul Albums (Oricon)
Position
4
Chart (2025)
Position
Japanese Dance & Soul Albums (Oricon)
4
2024 year-end chart performance for GNX · Charts › Year-end charts
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)
Chart (2024)
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)
Position
35
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Chart (2024)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Position
140
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (2024)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Position
56
Chart (2024)
Position
Australian Hip Hop/R&B Albums (ARIA)
35
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
140
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
56
2025 year-end chart performance for GNX · Charts › Year-end charts
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Position
10
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Chart (2025)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Position
28
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (2025)
US Billboard 200
Position
4
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
Position
2
Chart (2025)
Position
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
10
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
28
US Billboard 200
4
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)
2
Certifications for GNX · Certifications
Australia (ARIA)
Australia (ARIA)
Region
Australia (ARIA)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
35,000‡
Belgium (BRMA)
Belgium (BRMA)
Region
Belgium (BRMA)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
10,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)
Region
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
20,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Region
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
20,000‡
France (SNEP)
France (SNEP)
Region
France (SNEP)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
50,000‡
Italy (FIMI)
Italy (FIMI)
Region
Italy (FIMI)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
25,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Region
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
15,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)
Poland (ZPAV)
Region
Poland (ZPAV)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
15,000‡
Portugal (AFP)
Portugal (AFP)
Region
Portugal (AFP)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
7,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
United Kingdom (BPI)
Region
United Kingdom (BPI)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
100,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
Certification
Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)
Gold
35,000‡
Belgium (BRMA)
Gold
10,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)
Gold
20,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Platinum
20,000‡
France (SNEP)
Gold
50,000‡
Italy (FIMI)
Gold
25,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Platinum
15,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)
Gold
15,000‡
Portugal (AFP)
Platinum
7,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
Gold
100,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. Pre-GNX releases under this deal hold the copyright notice "Kendrick Lamar under exclusive license to Interscope Records
  2. GNX
    https://uproxx.com/music/who-are-the-features-on-kendrick-lamars-new-album-gnx/
  3. GNX
    https://pitchfork.com/news/kendrick-lamar-previews-new-music-in-gnx-video-watch/
  4. Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
    https://www.rap-up.com/article/2022/10/11/kendrick-lamar-almost-didnt-release-mr-morale-big-steppers
  5. Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
    https://pitchfork.com/news/kendrick-lamar-wins-best-rap-album-for-mr-morale-and-the-big-steppers-at-2023-grammys/
  6. Variety
    https://variety.com/2025/music/news/jack-antonoff-mustard-sounwave-production-kendrick-gnx-1236598023/
  7. Variety
    https://variety.com/2022/music/news/kendrick-lamar-big-steppers-tour-dates-1235266437/
  8. XXL
    https://www.xxlmag.com/kendrick-lamar-cryptic-post-finsta/
  9. Complex
    https://www.complex.com/music/a/markelibert/kendrick-lamar-purchases-vintage-buick-regal
  10. Uproxx
    https://uproxx.com/music/what-is-gnx-kendrick-lamar-new-album/
  11. Consequence
    https://consequence.net/2021/08/kendrick-lamar-final-album-tde/
  12. Hypebeast
    https://hypebeast.com/2020/3/kendrick-lamar-baby-keem-dave-free-pglang-announcement
  13. We Don't Trust You
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/future-metro-boomin-we-dont-trust-you-takeaways-1234993093/
  14. The Ringer
    https://www.theringer.com/rap/2024/5/20/24160494/top-dawg-entertainment-after-kendrick-lamar-tde-20-years-sza-sir-schoolboy-q
  15. The Independent
    https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/kendrick-lamar-like-that-drake-j-cole-b2517226.html
  16. Pitchfork
    https://pitchfork.com/news/kendrick-lamar-doesnt-wait-for-drake-response-drops-another-new-diss-song-not-like-us-listen/
  17. Entertainment Weekly
    https://ew.com/kendrick-lamar-drops-not-like-us-video-on-fourth-of-july-8674009
  18. Vibe
    https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/kendrick-lamar-snippet-unreleased-song-not-like-us-video-1234891663/
  19. Complex
    https://www.complex.com/music/a/treyalston/kendrick-lamar-squabble-up
  20. XXL
    https://www.xxlmag.com/kendrick-lamar-new-album/
  21. DJ Mag
    https://djmag.com/news/kendrick-lamar-perform-super-bowl-2025-halftime-show
  22. Rolling Stone
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kendrick-lamar-new-song-hip-hop-dead-1235102962/
  23. Dazed
    https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/64602/1/kendrick-lamar-new-album-2024-rumours
  24. Hypebeast
    https://hypebeast.com/2024/6/terrace-martin-hypes-kendrick-lamar-new-album
  25. Vibe
    https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/sza-release-new-kendrick-lamar-album-hint-1234931893/
  26. Rap-Up
    https://www.rap-up.com/article/fans-think-schoolboy-q-hinted-at-kendrick-lamar-dropping-music
  27. GNX
    https://ca.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/kendrick-lamar-heart-pt-6
  28. GNX
    https://www.vulture.com/article/kendrick-lamar-gnx-everything-to-know.html
  29. GNX
    https://www.okayplayer.com/kendrick-lamar-gnx-takeaways
  30. GNX
    https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/albums/kendrick-lamar-gnx-sketches-the-blueprint-for-new-rap-zeitgeist
  31. GNX
    https://exclaim.ca/music/article/kendrick-lamar-gnx-album-review
  32. GNX
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kendrick-lamar-new-album-six-takeaways-gnx-1235177425/
  33. GNX
    https://www.latintimes.com/who-deyra-barrera-mariachi-music-artist-threesongs-kendric-lamars-surprise-abum-gnx-566871
  34. GNX
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/kendrick-lamar-deyra-barrera-mariachi-singer-gnx-1235178355/
  35. Consequence
    https://consequence.net/2024/11/kendrick-lamar-wacced-out-murals-sotw/
  36. Pitchfork
    https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/kendrick-lamar-squabble-up/
  37. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/arts/music/amplifier-newsletter-kendrick-lamar-samples.html
  38. GNX
    https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/kendrick-lamar-gnx/
  39. GNX
    https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/nov/25/kendrick-lamar-gnx-review-drake
  40. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/lists/kendrick-lamar-gnx-album-song-rankings/
  41. www.hitsdailydouble.com
    https://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/rumor-mill/kendrickaeurotms-lessigreatergnxlessigreater-song-by-song
  42. GNX
    https://www.allmusic.com/album/gnx-mw0004419197
  43. GNX
    https://www.stereogum.com/2288524/premature-evaluation-kendrick-lamar-gnx/reviews/premature-evaluation/
  44. Complex
    https://www.complex.com/music/a/backwoodsaltar/kendrick-lamar-mustard-tv-off-memes
  45. GNX
    https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/862652-mustard-reacts-kendrick-lamar-shout-out-new-album-gnx-hip-hop-news
  46. HotNewHipHop
    https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/863208-kendrick-lamar-azchike-peekaboo-stream
  47. GNX
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