Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s Feud: A Musical Rivalry Reignited
Drake has announced that he will be out of the country when his rival, Kendrick Lamar, takes the stage during the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show this Sunday. The tension between the two hip-hop heavyweights has been brewing for years, culminating in a public feud that has captured the attention of fans and critics alike.
The “God’s Plan” rapper is set to kick off his new Anita Max Win Tour in Melbourne, Australia, the same day as Lamar’s Super Bowl performance. This decision comes hot on the heels of Lamar’s Grammy sweep, where he took home five awards for his controversial diss track, “Not Like Us,” which was aimed squarely at Drake.
Drake recently launched his tour in Perth, Australia, where he assured fans that he was “still alive” amidst the ongoing feud with Lamar. The rapper’s opening remarks were seen by many as a direct response to the Grammy-winning artist’s jabs at him. Sporting a black hoodie adorned with bullet holes, Drake made a bold fashion statement that seemed to address the simmering rivalry between the two stars.
Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar made waves at the Grammys with his headline-making fashion choices, including a Canadian tuxedo that many believe was a subtle dig at Drake, who hails from Toronto. The “Good Kid M.A.A.D. City” rapper dedicated his awards to his hometown of Los Angeles, emphasizing the importance of his roots in shaping his musical journey.
The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar dates back to 2013 when Lamar first targeted the “Hotline Bling” artist on Big Sean’s track, “Control.” The rivalry intensified last summer when the two musicians traded diss tracks, with Lamar ultimately accusing Drake of unsavory behavior in his Grammy-winning single.
As the Super Bowl approaches, all eyes will be on Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance, where fans are eager to see if he will address the ongoing feud with Drake. While the two artists may be oceans apart geographically, their musical rivalry continues to captivate audiences around the world, making them two of the most talked-about figures in the hip-hop scene.
