For the previously unaware, TDE in Kendrick's letter stands for Top Dawg Entertainment, the record label to which he is currently signed. There has been confusion on the internet as to whether his phrase "final TDE album" means he will no longer be releasing music or is simply switching labels.

In 2020, Kendrick and friend Dave Free launched a new company called pgLang. A press release categorized the company as "at service to creators and projects that selflessly speak with, and for, the shared experiences that connect us all." While this description doesn't strictly say whether or not it's a record label, there is a chance Kendrick will produce all future music exclusively with the company moving forward.