Drake and Kendrick Lamar release diss tracks within minutes with list of allegations
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The longstanding feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar has escalated to new levels as they both dropped tracks dissing each other on the morning of Saturday, May 4th.
The artist Drake from Canada, who is 37 years old, recently dropped a song called "Family Matters" which is divided into three parts. In the song, he accuses Lamar of being hypocritical in his support of Black causes. Drake also accuses Lamar of being involved in domestic violence and trying to persuade the Tupac estate to sue him for using AI-generated versions of Tupac in a diss track.
The person continued to criticize or insult A$AP Rocky, Rick Ross, Future, and Metro Boomin.
Lamar quickly responded by dropping his third diss track of the week titled "Meet The Grahams". In this song, he alleged that the rapper was hiding a daughter and struggling with various addictions such as gambling, alcohol, drugs, excessive sexual behavior, and reckless spending.
Upon hearing allegations of a secret child, Drake reacted promptly via an Instagram story. He sarcastically requested help in locating his supposed hidden daughter. His message was accompanied by a selfie and several laughing emojis. The rapper also added a remark mocking those who made the claims.
The rapper began the most recent battle round by rapping these lyrics: "You're only pretending to be an activist. You're just pretending and you don't even go back to your neighborhood and invest in it." This rap accused Lamar of being a hypocrite and only pretending to care about important issues.
"He's proposing to a biracial queen," said the person, referring to Lamar's childhood friend and fiancée, Whitney Alford, who comes from a mixed heritage. The rapper had criticized Lamar for reconsidering his racial identity as a mixed-race person and called him a hypocrite for choosing a partner with such a background.
In his blog, he criticized rapper Future, who he had previously worked with, and said that hearing about him made him feel very sick. He also insulted record producer Metro Boomin, referring to him as "lame," and made fun of musician Rick Ross for using a diabetes medication called Ozempic, which is known for its weight loss properties. He even went as far as to say that the drug caused jealousy as a side effect.
He refused to acknowledge issuing a cease and desist to Lamar, stating that such an action is only for individuals who are not respectable. In his lyrics, he mentions how the other party had contacted the Tupac estate and pleaded with them to take legal action against him to have his content removed.
Possibly the most disputed line in his song is when he says, at the very end when the music is fading out, that "They brought on a team to handle the emergency and fix the fact that you assaulted your partner. The narrative you presented isn't truthful."
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Lamar's family was the main topic of discussion in his social media post that promoted his song. The caption was suggesting that instead of trying to pry into his personal life, people should focus on fixing their own broken families.
The rapper known for his humility replied in under 20 minutes, cautioning the individual, "You made a grave mistake in mentioning my family's name."
In the song "6:16 in LA", Drake was accused of having adversaries among his own group. Later in "Meet The Grahams", the suggestion was made that the rapper seek therapy for various addictions.
If you are struggling with gambling, drinking, medication reliance, overspending, mismanaging your finances or frequenting brothels, attending therapy could be a positive first step in the right direction.
Before, Pusha T stated that Drake had a hidden child in his song named "The Story of Adidon". Eventually, it was discovered that Pusha T was correct with his accusation. Lamar contributed to the controversy by insinuating that Drake had a secret daughter.
"You were not truthful about your son, you were not truthful about your daughter, you even falsely represented those other children who were eagerly anticipating your arrival," he rhymed.
If you're a woman experiencing domestic abuse, you can reach out to the national domestic abuse helpline through 0808 2000 247 or the Refuge website. Men can also seek advice through a dedicated helpline on 0808 8010 327. For those in the US, the domestic violence hotline is available at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
There are various global aid hotlines that are available on www.befrienders.org.
In case this article has impacted you, there are associations you can connect with for assistance: actiononaddiction.org.uk, mind.org.uk, nhs.uk/livewell/mentalhealth, mentalhealth.org.uk.
