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Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beef Escalates With New Diss Tracks

Drake and Kendrick Lamar's decade-old tension boils over into vicious personal attacks.

The Roots Run Deep

Kendrick first called out Drake in 2013. That verse on Big Sean's "Control" set the stage for years of shade.[2][4][5][6]

Fast forward to last fall. Drake dropped "First Person Shooter" with J. Cole, crowning himself, Cole, and Kendrick as hip-hop's Big Three.[2][4][5][6]

Kendrick shut that down quick. On Future and Metro Boomin's "Like That," he declared there's no Big Three—just him at the top.[2][4][5][6]

Timeline of the Clash

DateEvent
2013-08-12Kendrick Lamar namedrops Drake in his aggressive verse on Big Sean's 'Control,' igniting the initial tension in their feud.[2][4][5][6]
2023-10-06Drake featuring J. Cole releases 'First Person Shooter,' declaring Drake, Cole, and Kendrick Lamar as the 'Big Three' in hip-hop.[2][4][5][6]
2024-03-22Kendrick Lamar on Future and Metro Boomin's 'Like That' rejects the 'Big Three' notion, asserting he is the top rapper alone.[2][4][5][6]
2024-04-19Drake releases 'Push Ups,' directly responding to Kendrick Lamar and others who dissed him, officially escalating the beef.[2][4][5][6]
2024-04-30Kendrick Lamar releases 'Euphoria,' a multi-part diss track targeting Drake.[2][4][5][6]
2024-05-03Drake drops 'Family Matters,' accusing Kendrick Lamar of domestic abuse and claiming Dave Free fathered Lamar's son.[2][4][5][6]
2024-05-03Kendrick Lamar quickly counters with 'Meet the Grahams' twenty minutes later, accusing Drake of sexual predation and hiding a secret child.[2][4][5][6]
2024-05-04Kendrick Lamar releases 'Not Like Us,' accusing Drake of pedophilia and becoming his first solo No. 1 debut on the Hot 100.[2][4][5][6]

Drake Fires First in Push Ups

Drake didn't hold back before "Push Ups" even hit. He trolled Metro Boomin and Kendrick on social media, poking at old rumors.[1][2][3]

In the track, Drake tackled whispers about taking Metro's girlfriend. He also hit Kendrick's height and his deal with Top Dawg Entertainment.[1][2][3]

Drake's bars felt like a direct shot. Kendrick's response came soon after, turning up the heat.

Kendrick's Euphoria Unleashes

Kendrick waited but struck hard with "Euphoria." He accused Drake of using Ozempic for weight loss and mimicking accents in a way that rubs folks wrong.[1][2][3]

The track unfolded in layers. Kendrick dissected Drake's style, making it personal from the jump.

Drake's OVO crew got dragged too. Kendrick painted Drake as fake, questioning his whole vibe.[1][2][3]

Family Matters Gets Ugly

Drake upped the ante on May 3. "Family Matters" went after Kendrick's home life, alleging infidelity and abuse toward Whitney Alford.[1][2][3]

Drake claimed Dave Free fathered Kendrick's kid. Those lines crossed into family territory, no doubt.[1][2][3]

The beat was slick, but the content shocked. Drake aimed to hurt deep.

Meet the Grahams Strikes Back

Kendrick didn't wait long—just 20 minutes. "Meet the Grahams" targeted Drake's family, alleging he hides a secret daughter.[1][2][3]

Kendrick referenced Drake's past with younger women. He addressed Drake's parents directly, making it raw and direct.[1][2][3]

The timing felt like a gut punch. Kendrick flipped the script fast.

Not Like Us Tops the Charts

The next day, Kendrick dropped "Not Like Us." He flat-out called Drake a certified pedophile, escalating the accusations.[1][2][3]

The track soared to No. 1 on the Hot 100. It's Kendrick's first solo debut at the top.[2][4][5][6]

West Coast pride pulsed through it. Kendrick rallied his roots against Drake's Toronto base.

Claims We Couldn't Verify

Several bombshells flew in these tracks, but they remain unproven. Rumors like Drake taking Metro Boomin's girlfriend or plastic surgery for his abs lack backing, as does any link to Ozempic use.[1]

On the family front, allegations of Kendrick's infidelity, abuse toward Whitney Alford, or Dave Free fathering his child stay in the air without confirmation. Drake faces no formal charges or convictions tied to young women, a secret daughter, or anything suggesting pedophilia or trafficking.[1][2][3]

Will Drake drop another track to clap back, or has Kendrick claimed the final word in this rap war?

Sources

  1. [1] Drake and Kendrick Lamar's Rap Beef, Explained - bio. (Biography) — biography.com
  2. [2] Reported Drake–Kendrick Lamar feud - Wikipedia — en.wikipedia.org
  3. [3] Kendrick and Drake's Hidden Diss Tracks Explained - YouTube — youtube.com
  4. [4] How Kendrick Defeated Drake: FULL TIMELINE - YouTube — youtube.com
  5. [5] The Numbers Behind Kendrick and Drake's Diss War — hmc.chartmetric.com
  6. [6] Kendrick Lamar v. Drake: Breaking Down Their Feud Timeline — youtube.com

Frequently asked questions

What Billboard Hot 100 ranking did Drake's "Family Matters" achieve?

Drake's "Family Matters" climbed to No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Which of Kendrick Lamar's diss tracks reportedly received a Grammy nod?

Reportedly, Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" snagged a Grammy nod.

What did Kendrick Lamar accuse Drake of in his diss tracks?

Kendrick Lamar accused Drake of predatory secrets, trafficking ties, family lies, and having an undisclosed child.