Social media was recently flooded with claims that Kendrick Lamar had given a shoutout to BTS and even confirmed a collaboration with member Suga, sending fans into a frenzy. Viral posts circulating online suggested that the rapper referred to Suga as “my bro” and hinted at appearing on BTS’ upcoming fifth full-length album, reportedly slated for release on March 20, 2026. The rumours spread rapidly, with screenshots and fan posts being shared widely across platforms, especially among ARMY and hip-hop listeners.

Kendrick Lamar talks about BTS

One of the most circulated posts claimed that Kendrick had openly spoken about featuring on the new BTS album, sparking excitement about a potential East-meets-West musical crossover. Given Kendrick Lamar’s stature in global hip-hop and BTS’ massive international influence, the idea of such a collaboration felt thrillingly plausible to many fans. Speculation grew around how Kendrick’s lyrical depth could blend with Suga’s introspective, hard-hitting style, making the supposed partnership even more enticing.