Drake and Kendrick Lamar release diss tracks within minutes with list of allegations

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The ongoing feud between hip-hop artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar has escalated to a new level as they both dropped diss tracks just minutes apart on Saturday morning (May 4th).

The artist known as Drake, who hails from Canada and is 37 years old, recently put out a musical work called "Family Matters". The piece is divided into three sections, and in one of them, Drake speaks out against Lamar's endeavors to support the Black community, claiming that Lamar is simply acting hypocritically. In addition to this, Drake accuses Lamar of engaging in domestic violence, and even goes so far as to assert that Lamar attempted to get Tupac's estate to file a lawsuit against Drake because of the latter's use of artificial intelligence-created versions of Tupac in a song meant to diss Lamar.

He didn't end his negative comments as he continued to criticize A$AP Rocky, Rick Ross, Future, and Metro Boomin.

However, Lamar responded quickly by dropping his third diss track, "Meet The Grahams," within minutes. He alleged that the rapper concealed a daughter and had a multitude of addictions, including but not limited to gambling, alcohol, drugs, sex, and excessive spending.

Without delay, Drake reacted to allegations about having a secret child by posting an Instagram story. He jokingly asked if someone could locate his supposed hidden daughter and bring her to him. Additionally, he added laughing emojis and a selfie to emphasize his humorous response.

The rapper started the newest stage of the competition by spitting bars like, "You're just pretending to be an activist, it's all fake, you don't even return to your neighbourhood and invest in something meaningful," denouncing Lamar for saying one thing but doing another and for only caring about looking good.

He said that Lamar, who is the Black messiah, is marrying a woman named Whitney Alford, who has a mixed heritage. This rapper had previously criticized Lamar for doubting his own racial identity as a person of mixed race and called him a hypocrite for his choice of partner.

He directed his criticism towards rapper and previous partner Future, expressing his disgust towards him. He referred to record producer Metro Boomin as "awful" and ridiculed musician Rick Ross for consuming Ozempic, a prescription medication used for treating diabetes, and is a known weight-loss product. In a mocking manner, he jeered about how Ozempic's side effects possibly included jealousy.

He refused to have instructed the halting of Lamar and stated that such a command is for people who have loose morals. He expressed himself in a song, asserting that Lamar had pleaded with Tupac's estate to sue him and eliminate the music.

Possibly the most disputed verse that can be heard towards the end of the tune when the music starts to fade, he conveys: "To conceal the fact that you attacked your partner, they brought in a group of experts to handle the emergency. The story you presented is not the truth."

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Lamar's family was the main topic in his social media post promoting the song, with the caption saying: "Quit attempting to figure out what I know and start fixing the shattered pieces of your household."

The rapper who goes by the name "Humble" replied just 20 minutes after being called out. He issued a warning, saying: "You made a critical mistake when you mentioned the names of my loved ones."

In "6:16 in LA," he claimed that Drake has foes among his own team, and in "Meet The Grahams," he advised him to seek help for his various dependencies.

If you struggle with an addiction to gambling, alcohol, prescription pills, overspending, or have difficulty managing your finances, seeking therapy is an important first step towards recovery. Additionally, if you frequent a brothel, seeking support from a professional can also help you address any underlying issues and develop positive coping mechanisms.

Before, Pusha T accused Drake of having a concealed child in his song "The Story of Adidon," which was later confirmed to be accurate. Lamar then contributed to the gossip by hinting that the artist had a secret daughter.

"He told a falsehood about his son, he told an untruth about his daughter, oh, he deceived those other children who are waiting for his return," he rhymed.

The helpline from the national organization that helps victims of domestic abuse gives assistance to women reachable on 0808 2000 247. If you prefer to use the internet, the Refuge website is also available to you. Moreover, there is an exclusive advice line for men available, and you can access it by dialing 0808 8010 327. Similarly, if you are residing in the US, you can get in touch with the domestic violence hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).

There are additional global helplines accessible at the website www.befrienders.org.

If the article has had an impact on you, seek support from actiononaddiction.org.uk, mind.org.uk, nhs.uk/livewell/mentalhealth, or mentalhealth.org.uk.