July 22, 2025 • 4 mins
The Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud has kept hip-hop buzzing, and the past few days have been packed with new twists, fresh drama, and wild speculation on social media. Let’s break down all the latest highlights, because trust me, if you’re obsessed like I am, you know every move the two make becomes instant headline material.
Things really escalated again this week after LeBron James, once Drake’s longtime buddy, appeared in Tyler, the Creator’s latest music video for “Stop Playing With Me.” Not only did LeBron show up, but he was dancing with the Clipse brothers—Pusha T and Malice—who are notorious for their beef with Drake. Given that LeBron famously backed Kendrick at last year’s “Pop Out” show—singing along to “Not Like Us,” which was aimed directly at Drake—listeners are convinced this cameo isn’t just friendly fun. LeBron even amped it up with an Instagram caption, “STOP FKN PLAYING WITH ME!!!!,” and now fans think this is a subtle, if not direct, jab at Drake. Let’s not forget, Drake recently unfollowed LeBron, erased references in his lyrics, and reportedly covered up a LeBron tattoo with one dedicated to NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The tension is everywhere, and fans are dissecting every clue, especially on X and Instagram where memes and theories are now a daily staple.
Meanwhile, Drake’s own moves haven’t gone unnoticed. He dropped the single “What Did I Miss?” earlier this month—packed with disses at friends who didn’t stand by him during his beef with Kendrick. He calls out “traitors” and specifically references the infamous Pop Out concert where Lamar performed “Not Like Us” back-to-back, making it extremely clear he feels betrayed by those in his inner circle, with listeners zooming in on every line. Drake performed at the Wireless Festival where he dropped the lyric, "I saw bro in the Pop Out with them but been distant since 'Headlines'," sealing the speculation that those lyrics are about LeBron.
Social media’s also been roasting Drake after he was spotted hanging out with 20-year-old rising rapper Ian, leading to jokes about him only hanging out with younger artists—fueling the “Drake’s out of touch” narrative that Kendrick’s tracks have been pushing for months. Twitter and Instagram comment sections have been wild, with lines like “Drake love the kids,” throwing shade on his choices of company. That said, some are defending Ian for being excited, since this kind of exposure is huge for any up-and-comer.
The battle lines are clear even in the crowd. Kendrick has been riding a massive victory lap thanks to “Not Like Us.” Just last month, Kendrick performed the diss track in Toronto—Drake’s hometown—with the entire arena chanting the harshest lyrics. Even in Canada, where you’d expect Drake to have home-court advantage, Kendrick’s momentum is undeniable. The influence of the diss has bled beyond music: Lamar snagged five Grammys for the track, performed it during the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and the song keeps charting, becoming an anthem for everyone calling out Drake. It’s become so culturally dominant that even the Oscars couldn’t resist a jab—Conan O’Brien dropped a Lamar-Drake joke during the broadcast, drawing a mixed reaction but showing just how big this feud continues to be.
Drake’s response to the public and industry backlash has been layered. Apart from the music, he’s been busy flaunting upgrades to his “Air Drake” private jet, sharing the glammed-up interior on socials—gambling room, movie theater, the works—almost as if flexing his lifestyle amidst all the noise. On top of that, listeners are hyped, as Drake finally confirmed his new album “ICEMAN” is on the way. There’s speculation whether Ian, the 20-year-old rapper, will appear on this record, especially after their photos went viral, sparking both excitement and mockery.
All eyes on Drake’s Birmingham show, too, where the crowd chanted “F*** KENDRICK!” and Drake seemed genuinely entertained, even encouraging the anti-Kendrick vibe for that night. Of course, this only fueled more debate online, with fans on both sides trading hot takes and recycled memes.
In the end, whether you’re Team Drake or Team Kendrick, you can’t deny this feud is dominating the culture, sparking new headlines with every IG story, lyric, and public appearance. I’m Patrick, and as always, thanks for tuning in to the Drake versus Lamar podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe, and come back next week for even more drama and updates on your favorite feuding superstars. This has been a Quiet Please production, and if you want more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Thanks for listening!
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Things really escalated again this week after LeBron James, once Drake’s longtime buddy, appeared in Tyler, the Creator’s latest music video for “Stop Playing With Me.” Not only did LeBron show up, but he was dancing with the Clipse brothers—Pusha T and Malice—who are notorious for their beef with Drake. Given that LeBron famously backed Kendrick at last year’s “Pop Out” show—singing along to “Not Like Us,” which was aimed directly at Drake—listeners are convinced this cameo isn’t just friendly fun. LeBron even amped it up with an Instagram caption, “STOP FKN PLAYING WITH ME!!!!,” and now fans think this is a subtle, if not direct, jab at Drake. Let’s not forget, Drake recently unfollowed LeBron, erased references in his lyrics, and reportedly covered up a LeBron tattoo with one dedicated to NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The tension is everywhere, and fans are dissecting every clue, especially on X and Instagram where memes and theories are now a daily staple.
Meanwhile, Drake’s own moves haven’t gone unnoticed. He dropped the single “What Did I Miss?” earlier this month—packed with disses at friends who didn’t stand by him during his beef with Kendrick. He calls out “traitors” and specifically references the infamous Pop Out concert where Lamar performed “Not Like Us” back-to-back, making it extremely clear he feels betrayed by those in his inner circle, with listeners zooming in on every line. Drake performed at the Wireless Festival where he dropped the lyric, "I saw bro in the Pop Out with them but been distant since 'Headlines'," sealing the speculation that those lyrics are about LeBron.
Social media’s also been roasting Drake after he was spotted hanging out with 20-year-old rising rapper Ian, leading to jokes about him only hanging out with younger artists—fueling the “Drake’s out of touch” narrative that Kendrick’s tracks have been pushing for months. Twitter and Instagram comment sections have been wild, with lines like “Drake love the kids,” throwing shade on his choices of company. That said, some are defending Ian for being excited, since this kind of exposure is huge for any up-and-comer.
The battle lines are clear even in the crowd. Kendrick has been riding a massive victory lap thanks to “Not Like Us.” Just last month, Kendrick performed the diss track in Toronto—Drake’s hometown—with the entire arena chanting the harshest lyrics. Even in Canada, where you’d expect Drake to have home-court advantage, Kendrick’s momentum is undeniable. The influence of the diss has bled beyond music: Lamar snagged five Grammys for the track, performed it during the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and the song keeps charting, becoming an anthem for everyone calling out Drake. It’s become so culturally dominant that even the Oscars couldn’t resist a jab—Conan O’Brien dropped a Lamar-Drake joke during the broadcast, drawing a mixed reaction but showing just how big this feud continues to be.
Drake’s response to the public and industry backlash has been layered. Apart from the music, he’s been busy flaunting upgrades to his “Air Drake” private jet, sharing the glammed-up interior on socials—gambling room, movie theater, the works—almost as if flexing his lifestyle amidst all the noise. On top of that, listeners are hyped, as Drake finally confirmed his new album “ICEMAN” is on the way. There’s speculation whether Ian, the 20-year-old rapper, will appear on this record, especially after their photos went viral, sparking both excitement and mockery.
All eyes on Drake’s Birmingham show, too, where the crowd chanted “F*** KENDRICK!” and Drake seemed genuinely entertained, even encouraging the anti-Kendrick vibe for that night. Of course, this only fueled more debate online, with fans on both sides trading hot takes and recycled memes.
In the end, whether you’re Team Drake or Team Kendrick, you can’t deny this feud is dominating the culture, sparking new headlines with every IG story, lyric, and public appearance. I’m Patrick, and as always, thanks for tuning in to the Drake versus Lamar podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe, and come back next week for even more drama and updates on your favorite feuding superstars. This has been a Quiet Please production, and if you want more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Thanks for listening!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
The Drake and Kendrick lamar feud has kept hip hop
buzzing in the past few days have been packed with
new twists, fresh drama, and wild speculation on social media.
Let's break down all the latest highlights, because trust me,
if you're obsessed like I am, you know every move
the two make becomes instant headline material. Things really escalated
again this week after Lebron James, once Drake's longtime buddy,
(00:22):
appeared in Tyler the Creator's latest music video for Stop
Playing with Me. Not only did Lebron show up, but
he was dancing with the Cliffs brothers PUSHA T and Malice,
who are notorious for their beef with Drake. Given that
Lebron famously backed Kendrick at last year's pop Out show,
singing along to nought Like Us, which was aimed directly
at Drake, listeners are convinced this cameo isn't just friendly fun.
(00:45):
Lamimp it up with an Instagram caption stop FKM Playing
with Me, and now fans think this is a subtle,
if not direct jab at Drake. Let's not forget Drake
recently unfollowed Lebron erased references in his lyrics and reportedly
covered up a Lebron tattoo with one dedicated to NBA
star Shygyolgias Alexander. The tension is everywhere and fans are
(01:07):
dissecting every clue, especially on x and Instagram, where means
and theories are now a daily staple. Meanwhile, Drake's own
moves having gone unnoticed. He dropped the single what Did
I Miss earlier this month, packed with disses at friends
who didn't stand by him during his beef with Kendrick.
He calls out traders and specifically references the infamous pop
(01:28):
out concert where Lamar performed Not Like Us back to back,
making it extremely clear he feels betrayed by those in
his inner circle, with listeners zooming in on every line.
Drake performed at the Wireless Festival, where he dropped the
lyric I saw Bro and the pop out with them,
but been distant since, headlines sealing the speculation that those
lyrics are about Lebron. Social media has also been roasting
(01:50):
Drake after he was spotted hanging out with twenty year
old rising rapper Ian, leading to jokes about him only
hanging out with younger artists, fueling the Drakes out of
touch narrative that Kendrick's have been pushing for months. If
Twitter and Instagram comment sections have been wild with lines
like Drake loved the kids, throwing shade on his choices
of company That said, some are defending Ian for being excited,
(02:12):
since this kind of exposure is huge for any up
and comer. The battle lines are clear. Even in the crowd.
Kendrick has been writing a massive victory lap thanks to
Not Like Us. Just last month, Kendrick performed the disc
track in Toronto, Drake's hometown, with the entire arena chanting
the harshest lyrics. Even in Canada, where you'd expect Drake
to have home court advantage, Kendrick's momentum is undeniable. The
(02:34):
influence of the disc has bled beyond music. Lamar snagged
five Grammys for the track, performed it during the Super
Bowl halftime show, and the song keeps charting, becoming an
anthem for everyone calling out Drake. It's become so culturally
dominant that even the Oscars couldn't resist a jab. Conan
O'Brien dropped a Lamar Drake joke during the broadcast, drawing
a mixed reaction, but showing just how big this feud
(02:55):
continues to be. Drake's response to the public and industry
backlash has been layered. Apart from the music, He's been
busy flaunting upgrades to his heir Drake private jet, sharing
the glamed up interior on socials, gambling room, movie theater,
the works, almost as if flexing his lifestyle amidst all
the noise. On top of that, listeners are hyped as
Drake finally confirmed his new album, Iceman is on the way.
(03:18):
Their speculation whether Ian, the twenty year old rapper, will
appear on this record, especially after their photos went viral,
sparking both excitement and mockery. All eyes on Drake's Birmingham
show too, where the crowd chanted fuck Kendrick and Drake
seemed genuinely entertained, even encouraging the anti Kendrick vibe for
that night. Of course, this only field more debate online,
(03:39):
with fans on both sides trading hot takes and recycled means.
In the end, whether your team Drake or Team Kendrick,
you can't deny this feuds dominating the culture, sparking new
headlines with every ig story lyric and public appearance. I'm
Patrick and as always, thanks for tuning in to the
Drake Versus Lamar podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and come
(03:59):
back next week for even more drama and updates on
your favorite feuding superstars. This has been a Quiet Please production,
and if you want more, check out Quiet Please dot Ai.
Thanks for listening.
The Drake and Kendrick lamar feud has kept hip hop
buzzing in the past few days have been packed with
new twists, fresh drama, and wild speculation on social media.
Let's break down all the latest highlights, because trust me,
if you're obsessed like I am, you know every move
the two make becomes instant headline material. Things really escalated
again this week after Lebron James, once Drake's longtime buddy,
(00:22):
appeared in Tyler the Creator's latest music video for Stop
Playing with Me. Not only did Lebron show up, but
he was dancing with the Cliffs brothers PUSHA T and Malice,
who are notorious for their beef with Drake. Given that
Lebron famously backed Kendrick at last year's pop Out show,
singing along to nought Like Us, which was aimed directly
at Drake, listeners are convinced this cameo isn't just friendly fun.
(00:45):
Lamimp it up with an Instagram caption stop FKM Playing
with Me, and now fans think this is a subtle,
if not direct jab at Drake. Let's not forget Drake
recently unfollowed Lebron erased references in his lyrics and reportedly
covered up a Lebron tattoo with one dedicated to NBA
star Shygyolgias Alexander. The tension is everywhere and fans are
(01:07):
dissecting every clue, especially on x and Instagram, where means
and theories are now a daily staple. Meanwhile, Drake's own
moves having gone unnoticed. He dropped the single what Did
I Miss earlier this month, packed with disses at friends
who didn't stand by him during his beef with Kendrick.
He calls out traders and specifically references the infamous pop
(01:28):
out concert where Lamar performed Not Like Us back to back,
making it extremely clear he feels betrayed by those in
his inner circle, with listeners zooming in on every line.
Drake performed at the Wireless Festival, where he dropped the
lyric I saw Bro and the pop out with them,
but been distant since, headlines sealing the speculation that those
lyrics are about Lebron. Social media has also been roasting
(01:50):
Drake after he was spotted hanging out with twenty year
old rising rapper Ian, leading to jokes about him only
hanging out with younger artists, fueling the Drakes out of
touch narrative that Kendrick's have been pushing for months. If
Twitter and Instagram comment sections have been wild with lines
like Drake loved the kids, throwing shade on his choices
of company That said, some are defending Ian for being excited,
(02:12):
since this kind of exposure is huge for any up
and comer. The battle lines are clear. Even in the crowd.
Kendrick has been writing a massive victory lap thanks to
Not Like Us. Just last month, Kendrick performed the disc
track in Toronto, Drake's hometown, with the entire arena chanting
the harshest lyrics. Even in Canada, where you'd expect Drake
to have home court advantage, Kendrick's momentum is undeniable. The
(02:34):
influence of the disc has bled beyond music. Lamar snagged
five Grammys for the track, performed it during the Super
Bowl halftime show, and the song keeps charting, becoming an
anthem for everyone calling out Drake. It's become so culturally
dominant that even the Oscars couldn't resist a jab. Conan
O'Brien dropped a Lamar Drake joke during the broadcast, drawing
a mixed reaction, but showing just how big this feud
(02:55):
continues to be. Drake's response to the public and industry
backlash has been layered. Apart from the music, He's been
busy flaunting upgrades to his heir Drake private jet, sharing
the glamed up interior on socials, gambling room, movie theater,
the works, almost as if flexing his lifestyle amidst all
the noise. On top of that, listeners are hyped as
Drake finally confirmed his new album, Iceman is on the way.
(03:18):
Their speculation whether Ian, the twenty year old rapper, will
appear on this record, especially after their photos went viral,
sparking both excitement and mockery. All eyes on Drake's Birmingham
show too, where the crowd chanted fuck Kendrick and Drake
seemed genuinely entertained, even encouraging the anti Kendrick vibe for
that night. Of course, this only field more debate online,
(03:39):
with fans on both sides trading hot takes and recycled means.
In the end, whether your team Drake or Team Kendrick,
you can't deny this feuds dominating the culture, sparking new
headlines with every ig story lyric and public appearance. I'm
Patrick and as always, thanks for tuning in to the
Drake Versus Lamar podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and come
(03:59):
back next week for even more drama and updates on
your favorite feuding superstars. This has been a Quiet Please production,
and if you want more, check out Quiet Please dot Ai.
Thanks for listening.
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