Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been two of the biggest names in the hip hop industry for years, and their recent beef has been making headlines. Here’s everything you need to know about this epic feud.
It all started back in 2013 when Kendrick Lamar released his song “Control,” in which he called out several fellow rappers, including Drake. This sparked a response from Drake in his song “The Language,” where he took shots at Lamar.
The feud seemed to have died down for a while, but it resurfaced in 2017 when Kendrick Lamar released his album “DAMN.” In the song “ELEMENT,” Lamar seemed to take aim at Drake with the lyrics “I don’t do it for the ‘Gram, I do it for Compton.” This was seen as a dig at Drake’s use of social media to promote his music.
Drake responded with his song “Diplomatic Immunity,” where he rapped “I’ve seen budding careers turn to sit around and talk about other careers, judging their peers.” Many saw this as a direct response to Lamar’s lyrics.
The feud continued to escalate in 2018 when Drake released his album “Scorpion,” which included the song “In My Feelings.” In the song, Drake raps “I crept down the block, made a right, cut the lights, paid the price,” which many believed was a reference to Lamar’s song “LOYALTY,” where he raps “I just need to know how much time you spent in your element.”
But the biggest blow came in 2019 when Kendrick Lamar released his song “The Heart Part 4,” where he rapped “My fans can’t wait for me to son your punk ass and crush your whole lil’ shit.” This was seen as a direct attack on Drake, who is often referred to as “the son” of hip hop.
Drake responded with his song “Omertà,” where he raps “Last year, n****s really feel like they rode on me, last year, n****s got hot ’cause they told on me.” This was seen as a reference to the ongoing rumors that Kendrick Lamar had ghostwritten for Drake.
The feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has been ongoing for years, with both artists taking shots at each other through their music. While it may seem like a typical hip hop beef, it has also sparked discussions about the use of ghostwriters in the industry and the importance of authenticity in rap.
As of now, it seems like the feud has died down, with both artists focusing on their own music and careers. But who knows, with these two talented and successful artists, the beef may reignite at any moment. Only time will tell.
