Jay-Z: Kendrick–Drake Feud Went Too Far, He Won’t Settle Lawsuit

In a lengthy GQ interview, Jay-Z weighs in on the Kendrick Lamar–Drake beef, saying the feud crossed lines by dragging people’s kids into it and suggesting that collaborations could heal the culture. He also explains why he refused to settle a sexual‑assault lawsuit, insisting settlement isn’t in his DNA and that he had to protect his family, with strong support from Beyoncé and his partners as he navigates the storm.