Lyrical War: Drake and Kendrick’s Explosive Feud Dominates Music Scene
The Genesis
The feud between music powerhouses Drake and Kendrick Lamar erupted in March when Kendrick’s verse on “Like That” took aim at Drake and his collaborator J. Cole. The Compton-bred MC’s incendiary guest spot referenced hip-hop’s “Big Three” of himself, Drake, and Cole, asserting his lyrical dominance.
Round One: Kendrick vs. J. Cole
J. Cole first retaliated with “7 Minute Drill,” a diss track directed at Kendrick. However, he later apologized and withdrew the song, effectively bowing out of the feud.
Round Two: Drake vs. Kendrick
Drake fired back with “Push Ups,” mocking Lamar’s shoe size and distancing himself from Rick Ross, who had aligned himself with Kendrick. In a further escalation, Drake released “Taylor Made Freestyle” featuring AI-generated verses from Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur, only to face a potential lawsuit from Tupac’s estate and remove the track.
Kendrick Unleashes the Hurt
Kendrick responded with “euphoria,” a nearly six-minute-long diss track that minced no words in its attacks on Drake. The Compton-born MC went so far as to caution Drake about his language, referencing the rapper’s infamous 2012 interview with the late DMX.
Six Days Later: “6:16 in LA”
Just days later, Kendrick dropped “6:16 in LA,” a title that may allude to Drake’s involvement in “Euphoria” or his first show in Toronto, Drake’s hometown.
Drake Strikes Back: “Family Matters”
Drake countered with “Family Matters,” refuting Kendrick’s allegations while also addressing the latter’s infidelity, use of ghostwriters, and supposed abuse of his wife.
Kendrick’s Nuclear Option: “Meet the Grahams”
Just under an hour later, Kendrick uploaded “Meet the Grahams” to YouTube, a scathing track that delves into Drake’s family history and makes startling claims, including one about an alleged hidden child.
The Aftermath
As of now, Drake remains silent after “Meet the Grahams.” The feud has sparked intense debate among music fans, with opinions deeply divided on who is emerging victorious from this lyrical battle of wills. The future of the feud is uncertain, but it has undoubtedly cemented itself as one of the most explosive and captivating in recent hip-hop history.
Data sourced from: ktla.com
