The Kendrick Lamar and Drake Feud Explained: A Decade of Subliminals and Shots Fired

TLDRExplore the long-standing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, from their early collaborations to the recent diss track. Discover the reasons behind the rivalry, including creative competition and personal differences. Uncover the subliminal messages and shots fired by both artists throughout the years.

Key insights

🔥Kendrick Lamar and Drake's feud started with Kendrick's controversial verse on Big Sean's song 'Control', where he called out multiple rappers.

💣Drake took Kendrick's verse personally and hinted at their strained relationship in interviews.

🤝Kendrick and Drake exchanged subliminal shots throughout their careers, with Kendrick asserting his position as the better artist.

🗣️J. Cole also became a part of the rivalry, as he and Kendrick exchanged subliminal disses on their songs.

🎵The recent collab album by Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar featured a track that targeted Drake directly, reigniting the feud.

Q&A

How did Kendrick and Drake's feud start?

—The feud began when Kendrick Lamar's verse on Big Sean's song 'Control' called out multiple rappers, including Drake.

Why did Kendrick diss Drake?

—Kendrick dissed Drake to assert his position as the better artist and showcase his lyrical prowess.

Did Drake respond to Kendrick's diss?

—Drake responded to Kendrick's diss with subliminal shots in his songs, interviews, and tours, fueling the rivalry.

How did J. Cole become involved in the feud?

—J. Cole and Kendrick traded subliminal disses in their songs, highlighting the competitive nature of their relationship.

What recent event reignited the feud?

—The collab album by Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar featured a track that targeted Drake directly, reigniting the feud.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the long-standing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.

03:21The origins of the feud, starting with Kendrick's controversial verse on Big Sean's song 'Control' in 2013.

08:00Drake's response to Kendrick's diss and the subsequent subliminal shots exchanged between the two artists.

13:40The involvement of J. Cole in the rivalry and the subliminal disses exchanged between him and Kendrick.

18:20The recent collab album featuring Kendrick Lamar, Future, and Metro Boomin, which reignited the feud with a track targeting Drake.

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