It's been almost five years since Kendrick Lamar last dropped in an album.

That's an eternity for an artist who should be in the prime of his career.

While we've been hearing about K.Dot's behind the scene moves --he got new management and is in the process of leaving TDE -- we haven't got many hints on the music front.

One thing we do know is Kendrick's been working out a lot.

Here he is looking hungry at the gym.

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Do you think Kendrick can make a play for the crown after being away for so long?