Kendrick VS Drake
Diss Timeline
The Heart Part 6
Drake
In the latest development of the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud, Drake drops 'The Heart Part 6' as a direct response to Kendrick's recent slew of diss tracks. The title cleverly plays on Kendrick's 'The Heart' series, and Drake uses the opportunity to deny the allegations made against him, claiming that his own team fed Kendrick false information about his supposed secret daughter. Drake also accuses Kendrick of domestic abuse and questions his relationship with his fiancée and manager. The track is a mix of pointed jabs and introspective moments, with Drake expressing disgust at the pedophilia accusations and suggesting that Kendrick's trauma may be fueling his attacks. While Drake seems to be waving a white flag by the end, it remains to be seen if this is truly the final word in this explosive rap beef.
Not Like Us
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' is a scathing diss track aimed at Drake, released just a day after 'Meet the Grahams.' Produced by DJ Mustard, the song is a relentless assault on Drake's character, with Kendrick making explosive allegations of pedophilia and predatory behavior. He also mocks Drake's supposed cultural appropriation and lack of authenticity, branding him a 'colonizer' in the rap game. Kendrick's delivery is fierce and unapologetic, as he takes shots at Drake's inner circle and even references his use of AI to recreate Tupac's voice on an earlier diss track. The cover art, depicting Drake's mansion marked with pins representing sexual predators, adds to the track's controversial and inflammatory nature. 'Not Like Us' is a powerful display of Kendrick's lyrical prowess and his willingness to go all-in on this high-stakes rap feud.
Meet the Grahams
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar's 'Meet the Grahams' is a deeply personal and scathing attack on Drake and his family. Released just hours after Drake's 'Family Matters,' the track sees Kendrick addressing Drake's son, parents, and alleged secret daughter directly. He paints Drake as a manipulative, narcissistic figure who has hidden children and mistreats women. Kendrick also suggests that Drake is hiding sexual predators within his inner circle and that his mansion is due to be raided by authorities. The song is a masterclass in the art of the diss track, with Kendrick's intricate wordplay and relentless flow leaving no stone unturned in his character assassination of Drake. The cover art, featuring a box of Ozempic with Drake's name on it, is a dig at the rapper's alleged use of the diabetes medication for weight loss. 'Meet the Grahams' is a powerful and controversial addition to this rapidly escalating rap beef.
Family Matters
Drake
Drake's 'Family Matters' is a nearly eight-minute, three-part diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar, released in response to Lamar's 'Euphoria' and '6:16 in LA.' The song is a deeply personal attack, with Drake suggesting that Lamar's child was fathered by his manager, Dave Free, and alleging that Lamar is abusive towards his fiancée, Whitney Alford. Drake also takes shots at several other rappers, including Rick Ross, The Weeknd, and Pharrell Williams. The track showcases Drake's lyrical versatility, as he switches between aggressive, boastful bars and more introspective, emotional moments. The accompanying music video adds to the track's impact, featuring the destruction of a van from Lamar's 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City' album cover. 'Family Matters' is a powerful and controversial addition to the ongoing feud, with Drake pulling no punches in his attack on Lamar and his personal life.
6:16 in LA
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar's '6:16 in LA' is a cleverly titled diss track aimed at Drake, released just days after his scathing 'Euphoria.' The title mocks Drake's penchant for using timestamps and locations in his song titles, while also referencing the date of Tupac's birthday and the O.J. Simpson trial. Produced by Taylor Swift's frequent collaborator Jack Antonoff, the song sees Kendrick claiming to have operatives within Drake's OVO Sound label, painting him as a 'fake bully' and a 'terrible person.' Kendrick's flow is relentless and intricate, as he dissects Drake's persona and accuses him of being a culture vulture. The track is a masterful display of Kendrick's lyrical prowess and his ability to craft a compelling narrative within the context of a diss track. '6:16 in LA' adds fuel to the already raging fire of this rap beef, with Kendrick showing no signs of backing down.