All articles tagged with #rap beef
Jay-Z used his Roots Picnic freestyle to fire off lines at Drake and other rivals, showing he remains a top rap technician even as his status as mogul and elder statesman makes his grievances carry boardroom weight—and prompting debate over whether such beef strengthens or threatens his legacy.
Drake has been humorously dubbed "Donkey of the Day" by Charlamagne tha God after filing a defamation lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar and his label, UMG, over the song "Not Like Us." Charlamagne criticized Drake for involving lawyers in a rap beef, suggesting it shows a lack of understanding of cultural dynamics. He also pointed out that if anyone should be suing for defamation, it should be Kendrick's fiancé, Whitney Alford, due to Drake's own allegations against Lamar.
Lil Wayne reportedly reached out to Kendrick Lamar after being mentioned in Lamar's track "Wacced Out Murals" from the GNX album, but received no response, according to Joe Budden. Budden claims this led Wayne to record a response in the studio. Wayne expressed his disappointment over Lamar headlining the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans, a spot he had hoped for, which added to the tension between the two artists.
Drake's credibility in the rap industry is under scrutiny following his legal actions against UMG, accusing them of manipulating Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" streams. This move is seen by some as a desperate attempt to maintain his dominance, which is now being questioned. Despite past successes, Drake's recent releases have not performed well, and his upcoming album with PARTYNEXTDOOR is seen as a potential turning point. Winning the lawsuit could impact the streaming industry, but Drake's ability to reclaim his top spot remains uncertain.
Rapper Bia released a diss track targeting Cardi B, accusing her husband Offset of cheating and criticizing Cardi's music and appearance. Cardi responded by threatening legal action and addressing Bia in a recent song. The feud has been ongoing since March when Bia accused Cardi of copying her style.
K-Pop group ENHYPEN has seemingly taken a side in the ongoing rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Members Ni-ki and Jake posted a viral TikTok video dancing to Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us," leading fans to speculate that they support Kendrick in the feud.
Snoop Dogg praised the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud for elevating lyrical standards in Hip-Hop, stating it made artists focus on rapping again. He expressed support for both rappers without taking sides, while other rap veterans like Ice Cube and Ice-T shared their own perspectives on the beef.
Snoop Dogg comments on the Drake-Kendrick Lamar rap beef, expressing support for both artists and praising their contributions to the rap game. He also discusses his role and soundtrack contribution in the new Garfield Movie, highlighting the joy of sharing his work with his grandchildren.
Drake appears to have responded to Kendrick Lamar's diss track with a new song that surfaced on social media, firing shots at Lamar, J. Cole, The Weeknd, Metro Boomin, and Rick Ross. The diss track, apparently titled "Push Ups," includes jabs at Lamar's guest appearances and label, as well as references to Cole's response track and the Weeknd's collaboration with Metro Boomin. The ongoing rap beef began when Lamar took aim at Drake and Cole in an uncredited verse on a track by Metro Boomin and Future, prompting responses from both artists.
The recent rap beef between J. Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar raises questions about the purpose and meaning of such conflicts in today's hip-hop landscape. While traditional rap beefs often had tangible stakes, this current feud seems to lack a clear objective, with each artist pursuing different goals. Kendrick's surprise diss on a recent track prompted responses from both Drake and Cole, but the nature of their exchanges and their subsequent reactions suggest a lack of consensus on what is being fought for. The evolving dynamics of the music industry and the changing metrics of success have also contributed to a shift in the significance of rap beefs, emphasizing drama and attention over traditional measures of victory.
50 Cent publicly reaches out to J. Cole after his apology to Kendrick Lamar, expressing urgency for a conversation. Cole apologized for dissing Kendrick on a track, acknowledging his respect for his peers and expressing regret for his actions. Despite plans to remove the track from streaming services, it remains available for now. Online speculation abounds about 50 Cent's reaction given his own history of rap beef.
J. Cole publicly apologizes to Kendrick Lamar for his diss track "7 Minute Drill," admitting that it didn't sit well with him and expressing regret for downplaying Lamar's career and greatness. The apology came during J. Cole's performance at the Dreamville Festival, where he acknowledged the misstep and asked for forgiveness from his fans. Despite this, he also indicated that he's prepared to take any shots Lamar may fire back, signaling a potential resolution to their simmering feud.
Russ humorously avoids taking sides in the escalating tension between J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, citing his age as a reason. J. Cole fires back at Kendrick on his surprise new project, "Might Delete Later," with scathing bars referencing Kendrick's recent disses. Kendrick had previously taken aim at J. Cole and Drake in a guest verse on Future and Metro Boomin's "Like That."
J. Cole released a surprise EP including a track called "7 Minute Drill" where he responds to Kendrick Lamar's recent shots. In the song, Cole throws a "warning shot" at Kendrick, employing Jay-Z's "Takeover" tactic to critique Kendrick's catalog and sparse release schedule, but also expresses hesitation and love for his friend. The diss shows Cole's precarious position between two friends, Drake and Kendrick, as the battle lines in rap are drawn, with fans wanting to see major swings from the big names. However, some argue that Cole's measured approach in the rap beef arena may have been too conscientious and almost deferential.
J. Cole responds to Kendrick Lamar's diss on a surprise mixtape, accusing Kendrick of falling off "like The Simpsons" and suggesting that Kendrick is only coming after him now because "now I’m front of the line with a comfortable lead." Cole's verse on "7 Minute Drill" addresses the situation and takes aim at Kendrick, while also dismissing the need for prestige and calling out the lack of realness in rap beef.