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July 7, 2025 2 mins
Listeners, let’s get straight into the latest with the ever-sizzling Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud, which is somehow still making headlines and dominating social feeds. The news cycle has been wild the past few days, especially after Drake’s surprise drop on July 4th. He’s got everyone talking with his new track “What Did I Miss?”, where he not only throws subtle shade at Kendrick but also takes time to address so-called fake friends. The song’s got some witty references, including a line about Bitcoin’s ups and downs, showing Drake’s still got his finger on the pulse when it comes to weaving culture and personal drama into his lyrics. This move, honestly, feels like Drake’s attempt to both spark buzz and distract from the firestorm the feud’s caused in hip-hop circles. Even Billboard Hip Hop is saying Drake is finally speaking on the fallout, and the track’s already got Twitter and Instagram making their best memes and hot takes.

Social media, as always, is a battlefield. Twitter’s absolutely buzzing, with some voices claiming that the constant back-and-forth between the two has “ruined hip-hop discourse.” You know the debate: some fans love the lyrical warfare, others are just plain exhausted. Over on Instagram, there are threads dissecting every lyric, every small diss—nothing gets past these fans. A bunch of viral reels are asking whether Drake’s been acting out of character lately, with some people convinced the feud has gotten under his skin in a way we haven’t seen before.

It’s not just the music or lyrics. The whole feud feels like it’s spilling into every corner of pop culture. Just a few weeks ago, Drake was even getting clowned online for sending a fiery DM to a Canadian politician who posted about attending a Kendrick concert—it’s like nowhere is safe from this beef. Meanwhile, there’s still chatter about legal drama, with reports that Drake took things to the next level earlier this year by suing Universal Music Group, alleging that the label promoted Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” with illegal tactics. The lawsuits and diss tracks have really blurred the lines between artistry and personal vendetta.

Despite all the drama, it looks like things have cooled off slightly from the all-out diss track war we saw in the spring. According to African American News and Issues, both Drake and Kendrick are still cranking out music and making headlines, but the intensity of the beef itself has mellowed—at least for now. But let’s be real, listeners: every time one of them drops a new bar or a cryptic lyric, the internet goes straight back into overdrive. It’s like the feud is waiting for the next spark to reignite.

So, thanks for tuning in to the Drake versus Lamar podcast, where your obsession is my obsession. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an update on hip-hop’s wildest rivalry. Come back next week for more fresh gossip, bold opinions, and the latest twists in this never-ending saga. This has been a Quiet Please production—and if you want more of me, Patrick, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Thanks for listening!

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