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In the latest escalation of a heated rivalry that has captivated the music industry, Kendrick Lamar has launched a new offensive against Drake by releasing a series of diss tracks, the latest of which is stirring controversy with its audacious claims. Within a span of 36 hours, Lamar has put out three tracks, each intensifying the feud that has seen both rappers exchanging barbs.
The conflict ignited with Lamar’s track “First Person Shooter“, where he took aim at Drake and J Cole. However, J Cole opted to step back from the fray early on, leaving Drake and Lamar to continue their verbal warfare. Over the course of the week, the artists have been relentless, with Drake accusing Lamar of domestic violence and Lamar alleging Drake conceals a secret daughter.
Lamar’s latest release, “Not Like Us“, goes further, labeling Drake a “certified paedophile” due to his alleged interactions with younger women. The lyrics boldly confront Drake, suggesting he would find prison challenging because of his supposed preferences, and advising women to keep their younger sisters away from him. Lamar also mocks Drake’s album Certified Lover Boy, contorting its title into an accusation by calling him a “certified paedophile.”
The song, which made its debut on YouTube in the early hours of Sunday morning, features provocative artwork that superimposes sex offender targets over an aerial view of Drake’s mansion. Lamar’s pointed critique isn’t just limited to personal attacks; it also plays on words related to music, suggesting Drake is striking the wrong chords, metaphorically and perhaps literally, with his choices.
This latest episode follows Drake’s “Family Matters“, a multipart track released the previous day, which levels accusations of hypocrisy against Lamar regarding his stance on pro-Black activism, in addition to repeating claims of domestic violence. Furthermore, Drake expands his targets to include other prominent figures in the industry such as A$AP Rocky, Rick Ross, Future, and Metro Boomin, suggesting a broader discontent with certain aspects of the contemporary rap scene.
In response, Lamar was quick to retaliate with “Meet The Grahams“, his third diss track, where he reiterates the claim that Drake has a secret daughter and accuses him of a myriad of addictions ranging from gambling and alcohol to drugs, sex, and compulsive spending.
This ongoing feud between two of rap’s heavyweights draws attention not only because of the star power involved but also due to the serious nature of the accusations being thrown around. As each artist tries to outdo the other, fans and critics alike are closely watching, waiting to see how this battle will evolve and what it might reveal about the dynamics within the music industry.
Nermeen Nabil Khear