The feud between rap heavyweights Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been simmering for over a decade, culminating recently in a flurry of diss tracks exchanged between the two artists. Here’s a factual breakdown of the key moments in their contentious relationship:
August 2013: Lamar’s “Control” Verse Lamar stirs the pot by calling out Drake and others in a guest verse on Big Sean’s song “Control,” asserting his dominance in the rap game.
September 22, 2013: Drake downplays Lamar’s verse, stating that their interaction at the VMAs was friendly.
October 2013: Lamar’s BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher Lamar takes another jab at Drake during his performance at the BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher.
December 19, 2013: Drake’s Reaction Drake expresses frustration with being baited into the feud by Lamar’s verse on “Control.”
March 26, 2024: Lamar’s Diss Track on “Like That” Lamar takes aim at Drake’s perceived arrogance on Future and Metro Boomin’s track “Like That.”
April 19, 2024: Drake Fires Back with “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle” Drake releases diss tracks targeting Lamar’s height and featuring AI-generated vocals from Tupac Shakur.
April 30, 2024: Lamar’s Response with “Euphoria” Lamar drops a scathing diss track targeting Drake’s integrity and parenting skills.
May 3, 2024: Lamar Continues the Feud with “6:16 in LA” Lamar suggests infiltration of Drake’s inner circle and questions his character.
May 3, 2024: Drake Escalates with “Family Matters” Drake accuses Lamar of domestic abuse and infidelity in a lengthy diss track.
May 4, 2024: Lamar Strikes Back with “Meet the Grahams” Lamar targets Drake’s paternity and body image in a rapid response to “Family Matters.”
May 4, 2024: Lamar Pushes Allegations Further with “Not Like Us” Lamar implies serious allegations against Drake’s character and behavior.
May 5, 2024: Drake Responds with “The Heart Part 6” Drake denies allegations and questions Lamar’s credibility in his own diss track.
The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar continues to escalate, with both artists trading barbs in a series of diss tracks that have captured the attention of the hip-hop community.
