Compton, California – In a lyrical showdown that has fans and the music industry abuzz, Kendrick Lamar released a diss track aimed at fellow rap star Drake, intensifying their ongoing feud. Titled “Euphoria,” the song serves as a response to weeks of provocation by Drake, who has been taking jabs at Lamar through a series of viral diss tracks.
Lasting over six minutes, Lamar’s track takes aim at Drake, labeling him a “manipulator and habitual liar” while criticizing his parenting skills. The Compton rapper also accuses the Canadian artist of compromising his artistry for the sake of appeasing his fans. Lamar leaves no room for doubt about his feelings towards Drake, asserting, “This ain’t been ‘bout critics, not about gimmicks, not about who the greatest. It’s always been about love and hate, now let me say I’m the biggest hater.”
The feud between the two rappers dates back to 2013 when Lamar, a newcomer at the time, took a veiled shot at Drake during a performance at the BET Awards. The tension escalated last year after Drake, J Cole, and Lamar were referred to as the “big three” of rap in a song release. Lamar then disputed this claim, asserting that there is no “big three – it’s just big me.”
Drake responded with a series of diss tracks, including “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle,” in which he taunted Lamar for not retaliating. The feud reached new heights when Drake used artificial intelligence technology to mimic the voices of Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur – a move that noticeably crossed a line for Lamar, a longtime admirer of the late Tupac.
In his latest track, Lamar critiques Drake’s use of AI and questions if he is battling “ghosts or AI,” insinuating that Drake may have utilized ghostwriters in the past. The song also delves into Lamar’s personal life, with lyrics reflecting on his responsibilities as a father amidst his music career.
Despite the heated exchange of words, Lamar surprisingly refrains from delving too deeply into personal attacks, emphasizing the desire to keep the conflict on a respectful level. The feud has not only captured the attention of fans but has also drawn in other artists like Kanye West, The Weeknd, and Rick Ross, who have referenced the discord in their own music.
As the tension between Lamar and Drake continues to mount, fans eagerly anticipate how this rap battle will unfold, with both artists showcasing their lyrical prowess in a battle that extends beyond just music.