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Drake and Kendrick Lamar started their relationship positively with collaborations and tour appearances between 2011 and 2012. However, the dynamic shifted in 2013 when Lamar's verse on Big Sean’s "Control" included disses aimed at several rappers, including Drake. Drake downplayed Lamar's remarks, suggesting they were just ambitious but not impactful. The tension continued with subtle disses in their music, such as in Drake's tracks "The Language" and "Shit (Remix)" and Lamar's "King Kunta."

 

Despite ongoing speculation and indirect disses, both artists publicly downplayed the conflict. In 2014, Lamar emphasized there was no real beef. Over the years, their rivalry continued through veiled references, including Drake’s reaction to President Obama’s comments and Lamar’s tracks like "The Heart Part 4" and "Euphoria," which were seen as targeting Drake. By 2022, Lamar’s album "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers" contained lyrics that some interpreted as reflecting on their complex relationship.

In October 2023, J. Cole asserted on Drake's "First Person Shooter" that he, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar were the "Big Three" in modern hip-hop, and claimed he was the best among them. Kendrick Lamar responded unfavorably in March 2024 on "Like That," dismissing the "Big Three" notion and dissing both Cole and Drake. This prompted Cole to release a response track, "7 Minute Drill," but he later apologized and removed it from streaming.

 

Drake then released two diss tracks in April 2024: "Push Ups," where he dissed Lamar and several others, and "Taylor Made Freestyle," featuring AI-generated vocals of Tupac Shakur, which was later taken down due to legal threats from Shakur’s estate. Kendrick Lamar's responses included "Euphoria" and "6:16 in LA," where he attacked Drake's parenting and physical appearance.

 

In early May 2024, Drake released "Family Matters," accusing Lamar of personal misconduct and targeting his associates, followed by Lamar's "Meet the Grahams," which made serious allegations against Drake and his family. Drake denied these claims in "The Heart Part 6," referencing his own trauma and attacking Lamar’s accusations.

 

The feud continued with Lamar’s concert titled The Pop Out: Ken & Friends in June 2024, featuring performances and digs aimed at Drake. The music video for Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" was released on July 4, 2024, further intensifying the feud.

 

In July 2024, concert cancellations at Drake's venue, History, were attributed to the ongoing feud, with artists linked to Lamar's camp being unable to perform.

Drake has received support from artists like Birdman, Azealia Banks, 50 Cent, The Game, and Juelz Santana. Kendrick Lamar’s supporters include Metro Boomin, Future, Pusha T, Kanye West, The Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, Rick Ross, and Jay Rock.

 

Metro Boomin has been a central figure in the feud, with Drake dismissing him in "Push Ups" and accusing him in "Family Matters." Metro responded by denying Drake's claims and reposting a controversial image of Drake. The feud has attracted criticism from various celebrities, including Boosie Badazz, Kurupt, Ice Cube, Questlove, Stevie Wonder, and Macklemore, who argue that it undermines the artists' contributions and distracts from global issues.

 

Outside the music world, reactions have included Uma Thurman offering her Kill Bill costume to Drake, Shawn Michaels inviting them to settle their feud in the WWE, Naomi Osaka supporting Lamar, and Sheryl Crow criticizing Drake's use of AI. The Argentine football team also jabbed at Drake after beating Canada, and the feud was mentioned on Saturday Night Live.

 

In response to the feud, Metro Boomin launched a contest on May 5, 2024, offering a free beat and $10,000 for the best diss track against Drake using his "BBL Drizzy" instrumental, which has gained significant popularity online and inspired various creative covers and remixes.

The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar is seen as the "last great rap beef" by The Ringer, with comparisons drawn to the East Coast–West Coast rivalry of the 1990s, which ended in the deaths of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. It is viewed as a debate about the future of hip-hop, its commercial appeal, and authenticity, echoing past rivalries like Jay-Z and Nas. Critics have noted that the feud has elevated to art, with both rappers producing some of their best work, while others, like Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork, see it as a "miserable spectacle" and a reflection of a declining era of rap.

 

The feud exemplifies the impact of social media on modern rap beefs, contrasting with past methods of diss track releases. Criticism has been directed at both rappers for using personal attacks on women and family members in their diss tracks, highlighting perceived hypocrisy. For example, Drake criticized Lamar for alleged abuse while supporting Chris Brown and Tory Lanez, both with domestic violence issues. Lamar criticized Drake for alleged predatory behavior, despite working with Kodak Black, who had faced sexual assault charges. The feud has also reignited criticism of Lamar's 2018 stance against Spotify's handling of artists accused of abuse.

 

Universal Music Group, the label for both artists, has denied rumors of mediation efforts to end the feud.