Hey everyone, it's Patrick here, and I'm diving right into the latest on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud, which has been heating up over the past year.

The feud escalated significantly in 2024, particularly after Kendrick Lamar's lyrics in the song "Like That," where he disputed the idea of a "big three" in hip-hop, a notion suggested by J. Cole and Drake in their song "First Person Shooter." This sparked a series of diss tracks between the two rappers.

In April 2024, J. Cole responded to Lamar with "7 Minute Drill," followed by Drake's "Push Ups" and "Taylor Made Freestyle," where he made some serious allegations against Lamar, including accusations of domestic abuse and questioning the paternity of Lamar's son. Lamar quickly fired back with "Euphoria" and "6:16 in LA," and then dropped "Meet the Grahams," where he accused Drake of sexual predation, including sex trafficking, and lying about his family.

The feud reached a boiling point when Lamar released "Not Like Us," a track that earned him five Grammy Awards. In this song, Lamar called Drake a pedophile and a "colonizer," which are extremely serious and damaging allegations.

As of recent developments, Kendrick Lamar has been celebrating his Grammy wins and is set to headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Meanwhile, Drake has announced new music, which many are anticipating will be a response to the ongoing feud.

On social media, the fan bases of both rappers are fiercely divided, with each side defending their favorite artist and criticizing the other. The feud has also sparked broader discussions about authenticity in hip-hop, with many analyzing the language and tactics used by both rappers.

That's the latest from the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud. Thanks for listening to the Drake versus Lamar podcast – don't forget to subscribe for more updates and gossip