The past six weeks have witnessed a massive explosion in the hip-hop world. The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, sparked by the latter's warning shots on Future and Metro Boomin's chart-topping song “Like That,” has set the scene on fire. This feud, which has been simmering for more than a decade, has sparked heated debate in the hip-hop world and on social media and left fans on the edge of their seats, anxiously awaiting the next move.
Drake and Lamar, with their contrasting styles and diverse appeal, have not only been embroiled in a controversy, but have also sparked a range of reactions from their passionate fans. From sharing humorous memes and reporting diss tracks to engaging in detailed analysis, the battle between these two hip-hop giants has become a hot topic of conversation and a canvas for a myriad of emotions and opinions.
The latest tracks came in the first weekend of May, starting with Drake's “Family Matters” on May 3. While the response was smart, Kendrick drowned out the noise and excitement with his diabolical response, “Meet the Grahams,” which came minutes later. The song offered Lamar's take on everyone in Drake's family tree who was allegedly affected by his deceitful ways.
Kendrick then tried to put the nail in the coffin with his DJ Mustard-produced song “Not Like Us,” which deviates from his previous releases. “Say, Drake, I hear you like you young/ You better never go to the cell one/ To no b—- that they talk to and they're in love/ Just make sure you hide your sister from him.” rapped Kendrick.
Drake returned on May 5 with “The Heart Pt. 6,” which examined all allegations and claims made against him, including his alleged predatory behavior. “This Epstein angle was the first one I've been waiting for / TikTok videos you collected and remixed / Instead of being on some direct s–t / You'd rather grab your pen and misdirect the s–t,” Drake said.
Check out some of the best fan reactions to the in-battle disses below.
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Drake – “Push Ups”
For many, Drake made an impressive start after the release of “Push Ups.” He gladly accepted the battle against not only Lamar, but also Future, Rick Ross, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd and more while trying to demonstrate his rap supremacy. His rousing start had fans chirping and thinking he was first.
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Drake – “Taylor Made Freestyle”
It didn't take long for Drake to double down and take another swipe at Kendrick. After the release of “Push Ups,” he dropped “Taylor Made Freestyle,” which was highly controversial as he used artificial intelligence to channel the spirits of Tupac and Snoop to rap against Kendrick. While some called it distasteful, others praised Drake for his creativity. He later pulled the track after Tupac's estate threatened to sue.
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Kendrick Lamar – “Euphoria”
Kendrick's first jab after Drake's two attacks came on April 30 when he released “Euphoria.” The scathing response lit up social media, with momentum quickly shifting to Lamar's side.
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Kendrick Lamar – “6:16 in LA”
Kendrick continued to take aim at Drake when he released his second straight track “6:16 in LA” on May 3rd. Much like “Euphoria,” Dot received a standing ovation for his efforts as he went deeper this time during his psychoanalysis of Drake.
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Drake – “Family Matters”
Drake tried to flip the script late on May 3rd, releasing the 7-minute long dialogue of “Family Matters,” which included a visual along with the song. With multiple beat-switches, Drizzy attempted to destroy Kendrick in what he believed would be the battle finisher. Unfortunately for him, Kendrick hit the right back less than 40 minutes later with his own reply.
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Kendrick Lamar – “Meet the Grahams”
For many people, “Meet the Grahams” was almost fatal, as Kendrick searched for Drake and his offspring with relentless vigor.
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Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us”
Finally, Kendrick's killshot came in the form of “Not Like Us.” The DJ Mustard-produced track is a West Coast anthem that had people dancing and singing along shortly after its release. From Rick Ross to DJ Mustard, they made sure to play his song at their respective locations for fans to admire.
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Drake – “The Heart Part 6”
Because “Not Like Us” has proven explosive and exclamation point, fans were quick to claim that Drake threw the white flag on “The Heart Part 6”, in which he addressed all the claims and allegations against him, including allegedly having an 11-year-old daughter and interacting with minors.
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