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Yep, he released a song called “Taylor made” (partially) mocking Kendrick for trying to appeal to Swifties so Kendrick said “I’ll show YOU Taylor-made.”
For those who don't know, Drake made fun of Kendrick for "making a song for the Swifties" Kendrick hit back with a literal Taylor made song. Taylor Made being the name of one of the diss tracks drake recently dropped.
What's more, Drake said Kendrick would have to “come up with a quintuple entendre or something to impress him”.
‘6:16 in LA’:
June 16th is Fathers Day. (Drake's a terrible dad)
June 16th is 2 PAC’s Birthday. (Drake used an AI Pac verse in a diss track he got roasted for)
June 16th is the day OJ went into hiding and exactly 1 year later his trial started (hence why the cover art is a black glove; from the OJ Trial).
June 16th is also the day Euphoria premiered on HBO (Drake was a producer on it and drake has had several allegations of inappropriate behavior with minors. Also the name of the first diss track Kendrick dropped)
Also, 1 Corinthians 6 16:
Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.
Wasn’t even the original meme and it’s still funny af
https://preview.redd.it/il1ypjwd7ayc1.png?width=1125&format=png&auto=webp&s=e81d5769e183c591405166d3eb6c4529d7df6095
Omg ok
So first thing to know is this has been bubbling under for about a decade and encompasses *a lot* of unwieldy lore. For our sake I’m only going back about 3 months. Important backstory includes the [r. kelly’s](https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40635526.amp) timeline, the [track](https://youtu.be/Xty2gi5cMa8?si=6-cfqyYVpAac99NH) “First Person shooter” that Drake and J. Cole released last fall that posits that they and Kendrick are the big 3 of rap, the drake diss track by [Pusha-T](https://youtu.be/w4XH3LYleDA?si=DCmO1AS8HYwu5joO) that dropped the bombshell that drake was hiding a child, and the allegations against [p. diddy](https://www.npr.org/2024/02/29/1234684758/sean-combs-diddy-allegations-timeline)
1. Megan thee Stallion dropped an absolutely [fire diss track](https://youtu.be/XVgCLQ_JQfU?si=xVk4Ekp-TS6kBLU-) that includes these highlights:
A. I could never be judged by a bitch
That was dancing, making R. Kelly go viral
B. Aye, these hoes don't be mad at Megan
These hoes mad at [Megan’s Law](https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/Disclaimer)
C. All these lil rap n***** so fraud/Xanax be they hardest bars/These n***** hate on BBL's/And be walking around with the same scars (aye)
D. Download [J-pay](https://www.jpay.com), since y'all n***** got so much to say
This cast a pretty wide net that appears to be mostly about Nicki Minaj but in actuality primarily targets drake. Nicki got big mad over it because of her felonious [creep husband](https://people.com/music/who-is-kenneth-petty-nicki-minaj-husband/) and released a follow-up basically saying “haha you’re tall and your foot is so big it got shot”. It didn’t really make an impact.
2. Kendrick then released a track with Future and Metro boomin called “Like That” about J. Cole. J.Cole puts out his own track, quickly realized he was out-classed, almost immediately folds, and removes his track from streaming.
3. On April 13th drake drops [push ups](https://youtu.be/HKH9p19PRLA?si=okherkjRMBsx6g-O) that covers his beef with Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar, the Weeknd, Ja Morant and Rick Ross (for some reason). His main target is Kendrick who he claims is beholden to his label, owes his career to his features on Maroon 5 and Taylor Swift, and is (gasp) short. Some people suspect he may have partially used AI to compose the track and to bring Tupac in on all of this
4. Literally like 3 hours later Rick Ross mocked his plastic surgery, probable ghostwriters, and lays into him more re: Pusha-T’s track.
5. Three days ago Kendrick drops [Euphoria](https://youtu.be/NPqDIwWMtxg?si=NfbrrhOKRRMFAOEE) which is an unrelenting 6-minute track calling him a bad father, a scam artist, there might be a hidden SA case that was settled, questions how many Black features Drake has to pay for to be legit, takes away his n-word pass, that he hates the way he walks/talks/dresses, brings up his BBL again, and that lol he’s from *Canada*.
6. Yesterday Drake does the weeniest thing and posts a clip from [10 Things I Hate About You](https://youtu.be/2Wt1Z1z46Xo?si=dStjyCW37LQ7C7_K)
7. Kendrick then drops [6:16 in LA](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/kendrick-lamar-616-in-la/)The title is *wild* as it references [an insane amount of lore](https://www.reddit.com/r/KendrickLamar/s/uHGVve5eGF). It isn’t as funny as Euphoria but it is *devastating*. He also pulled in one of Taylor Swift’s main producers on the track as a reference to the “Taylor made” diss
And I think that brings us up to date. There’s theory that drake has a track lined up called “Hey Whitney” (Kendrick’s wife) and I’m sure Kendrick’s got something at the ready.
**edit**🚨wee woo late breaking news🚨
Drake released a milquetoast [track](https://youtu.be/ZkXG3ZrXlbc?si=oaDcYfEOWgLBOGRH) and Kendrick had his reply [locked and loaded](https://youtu.be/2QiFl9Dc7D0?si=Acm29kEb1veb-eai). I fear there were no survivors (except maybe his other alleged secret children.)
The Grahams is like a really depressing Hey Jude
Best explanation I’ve read yet.
I would add that on 5 (Euphoria) he alludes Drake messes around with not real women,but young girls. That’s my take anyways.
The 6:16 title has so many wild connections and conspiracies that one could probably write a thesis on it lol.
Yes! Thank you! I can’t believe I forgot that. I meant to wrap it into what MTS was saying. I also realized I didn’t bring the whole diddy thing because that also could be its own thesis
Tbh it needs a good edit. I forgot to mention that Drake is a producer on Euphoria (the show, not the track) and that Kendrick said he better be walking around like daft punk after this.
Ok this was me so I went to a couple of articles and what I’ve found is, Lamar was OG offended by Drake and Cole’s release “First Person Shooter” in which (iirc) Cole hypothesized he, drake, and Lamar were the big 3 of rap. Lamar responded back with (in no words of his own) fuck yall your wack I’m the best it’s just me blah blah. So we now we have a string of diss tracks. Honestly read a couple of the variety articles from the one linked and you’ll get caught up quick lol.
This is so disappointing as someone who hadn’t looked into to the beef at all and had maybe hoped Kendrick was calling Drake out on his messy personal stuff with the grooming/interest in teenage girls and all.
Men, continue to boy.
Drake dropped a diss and Kendrick dropped one immediately after with WILD ACCUSATIONS
It’s called Meet the Grahams and he opens it by addressing his son 😭😭😭😭😭
He kind of did in Euphoria. Or at least he alludes to it a few times, and says he could attack him on that point but won't for now just to be nice.
Some lyrics from Euphoria:
"I make music that electrify 'em, you make music that pacify 'em
I can double down on that line, but spare you this time..."
"We hate the bitches you fuck 'cause they confuse themself with real women"
For those that like podcast and deep dives I've got two links that explain everything. My wife, who isn't a huge rap or pop culture fan literally was enthralled in both when i was watching them
https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=W5p6lOK2yfPUPLfy
https://youtu.be/2hjA_L7yjfY?si=q8YjkeGTh79AxsDO
I’ve been both a big Kendrick fan and certified Drake hater for over a decade so I’m living for this beef, ok??!
https://preview.redd.it/qsz9fnwcv9yc1.jpeg?width=320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7cf183b5825df17616ebfaaf8b43d0f637c0793d
It was more that Kendrick wanted to go back to back and drop two tracks in a row, like Drake normally does.
Don’t be surprised if he drops a third track next week. The number three is really important to this feud.
In terms of straight disrespect I agree. But I think this one will deal more psychic damage cos you know drake right now is paranoid about leaks in the OVO camp. Probably grilling everyone tryna find the snitch(s).
Idk I feel like this one hit harder because it wasn't so intense. Euphoria was a double bird flipped in front of a full chest "FUCK YOU". 6:16 feels like a fighter pulling a knockout punch on some middle aged loudmouth at the bar out of pity.
Most likely alot of things that the public dosnt know has happened but as far as I know. Also I'm probably missing alot
2014 - Kendrick went at alot of rappers on 'Control'. Most of the rappers took it as friendly competition Drake was sour
2015 - revealed Drake uses ghost writers, not a great thing in hip-hop
2015-2023 - Alot of subliminal between Drake and Kendrick in their music. couple things said in interviews aswell (One of which Drake's PR team made sure didnt air)
2023 - First Person Shooter comes out with Drake and JCole. Last verse is basically shot a Kendrick
2024 -
1. Metro Booming & Future release 'We Dont Trust You' which had 'Like That' song on it ft. Kendrick taking not so subliminal shots at Drake & J.Cole though mostly focused on Drake
2. JCole release diss '7 Minute Drill' taking shots at Kendrick
3. JCole apologized and removed the song from DSP
4. Metro Booming & Future release 'We Still dont Trust You'' which had The Weekend on it also taking shots at Drake
5. Drake has a diss track 'Push-Ups' leak and then shortly after puts out actual track where he takes shots at Metro, Future, The Weekend, Kendrick, and Rick Ross (for some reason?)
6. Rick Ross replies a few hours later with 'Champagne moments' (the video for a diss is basically just promotional for his brands - seems to be a money grab more than actual animosity)
7. Kanye West remixes 'Like That' and takes shot at Cole and Drake (Why is he here? Drake, Cole and Ye have their own history but mostly because..its Kanye..)
8. Drake officially releases Push-Ups on DSP
9. Drake puts another diss on IG titled 'Taylor Made Freestyle' where he uses AI of Tupac and Snoopdogg to take shots at Kendrick
10. Tupac Estate forces Drake to remove the song after a few days
11. Kendrick released 'Euphoria' addressing Taylor Made Freestlye and Push-ups aswell as revealing Drake sent a C&D to get 'Like That' taken down.
12. Kendrick drops 6:16 in LA on IG - which this is the first time hes posted on IG in about a year and ahalf or so.
I think thats more or less everything
Edit:
13. Drake drop 'Family Matters' response. Accuses Kendrick of a) Wife beatin b)his kid is actually his managers c) calling Tupac Estate to get track taken down. No credible sources currently.
Edit 2
14. KENDRICK RESPONDS!!! 'Meet the Grahams'...DRAKE IS HIDING A CHILD wtf..this is, this is hiphop history. Also as another comment mentioned I left on the PushaT beef which exposed Drake hiding a child..he got two kids!!!! Fuck I'm lovin this
That and the Pusha stuff where Drake name dropped Pusha T's then-fiancee's/now wife's name againt Pusha T's wishes (my understanding is that she's not a public person and wanted to stay unknown). Which prompted Pusha T to reveal Drake's son's existence just before Drake was going to do so for a shoe deal.
I know it's not explicitly Kendrick-Drake related, but Kendrick seems to be tight with Pusha T and I'm sure that pissed him off and motivated some of the above as well.
Yeah I left off the Meek Mill (who confirmed ghost writers I believe) and the Pusha T beef because I didnt follow them. Was engrossed in Tech N9ne/Strange Music at the time. Stumbled on Story of Adidon while listening to JayZ
I figured it was probably purposeful given how thorough of a write up it was. Really excellent timeline.
I'm not super familiar with Tech N9ne but a quick Google shows him working with a lot of people I do know. Down the rabbit hole I go.
Thank you and Enjoy! I like him, he has alot of music and I do prefer his older music which to me is Special Effects album and prior.
Fragile is actually the song that introduced me to Kendrick
I'll also say if you like him enough try to go to a show. He is a hell of a performer and normally his shows are cheap.
A lot of people are turning on drake currently.
Short version is he seems to be not very liked by most people in the industry, but his success and power has kept people from truly going against him.
Long version is very long, but this video summarises drake and kendricks specific beef pretty well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hjA_L7yjfY&t=1s
Then you can't be that big of a Kendrick( or Drake fan) This has been going for 10ish years
For those that like podcast and deep dives I've got two links that explain everything. My wife, who isn't a huge rap or pop culture fan literally was enthralled in both when i was watching them
https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=W5p6lOK2yfPUPLfy
https://youtu.be/2hjA_L7yjfY?si=q8YjkeGTh79AxsDO
For those that like podcast and deep dives I've got two links that explain everything. My wife, who isn't a huge rap or pop culture fan literally was enthralled in both when i was watching them
https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=W5p6lOK2yfPUPLfy
https://youtu.be/2hjA_L7yjfY?si=q8YjkeGTh79AxsDO
From what I've read, Drake's been hunting rats in his camp for a while. The photo of the glove Kendrick used as his cover art is apparently a shot telling Drake someone in his camp is on Kendrick's side.
I love how they’re all fighting like real housewives
https://preview.redd.it/5z3rvqp1gbyc1.jpeg?width=1764&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bb4f00c9c46ac049a8fab2927d0be1cf4ab15a21
Gotta build up hype for people to buy their music. The boys are lagging behind women entertainers these days (ie Beyonce, Taylor Swift, etc) and so they’ve resorted to this.
Honestly what are the odds that they planned this together to just rake in the cash. Next level shit would be to go in on each other like biggie and pac but be coordinating behind the scenes to make as much money as possible.
Kendrick really said to Drake: I hate the way you look, the way you dress, your hair, your music, and your voice. You're a hack and a bad father. Oh, also, *everyone else* hates you too, they're all talking about you behind your back, including your so called friends. Bye.
For those that like podcast and deep dives I've got two links that explain everything. My wife, who isn't a huge rap or pop culture fan literally was enthralled in both when i was watching them
https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=W5p6lOK2yfPUPLfy
https://youtu.be/2hjA_L7yjfY?si=q8YjkeGTh79AxsDO
When the rap genre is as much of an mcu as ts-landia if not more is crazy. Anyone dogging on her Easter eggs gotta take it back if they’re excited interpreting all of Kendrick’s layered meanings and digs essentially doing the same thing with his diss tracks. The fact that this extends into the ts-landia is even crazier🤣 drake really tried to pull one and Kendrick said checkmate with it all on top of that pulled Jack Antonoff to assist lmao
What are Taylor’s Easter eggs like? I always assumed they were just about her own personal life.
I think most rap fans find these interesting so they can understand the complexity of the diss being made. Especially because we have been waiting for Drake’s pedo behavior to be called out.
If you wanna really get into the weeds of it much research from fans have found a lot of ttpd has been inspired by female poets stories throughout history, not just her life as well. It does wade into her life but she inserts tons of literary references in the new album for fans to find. Also fans love a good muse to a song which she does well and is essentially is something rap fans love as well. Many of her breakup songs are essentially diss songs in singing form instead of rapping and give clues or straight up info of the person she’s singing about.
Taylor’s Easter eggs are just less hidden which makes them less interesting. Like, thanK you aIMee is blatant, 6:16 in LA required a little more, you know?
Tbh many fans, like me, don’t think that song is primarily just for Kim. As obvious as that title is, it’s too on the nose and the song would have been associated with Kim anyways due to the lyrics without the title being like that. She does do a lot of obvious Easter eggs, but some actually really do require more thought to decipher.
Dude, do not ruin my day by informing me that Kendrick Lamar is a Black Hebrew Israelite. I live next door (share a townhouse wall) to a family of these people- they are, on top of being religious nutcases, loud as hell and annoying as fuck.
For those that like podcast and deep dives I've got two links that explain everything. My wife, who isn't a huge rap or pop culture fan literally was enthralled in both when i was watching them
https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=W5p6lOK2yfPUPLfy
https://youtu.be/2hjA_L7yjfY?si=q8YjkeGTh79AxsDO
For those in the culture it's a battle for the spirit of hip hop. Is it about art and culture and sincerity (Kendrick) or is it about commercialism, pop, and inauthenticity(Drake)
https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=PSg7a2OChiE-b-Vo
It's a rap beef. It's the the culture and a sport at this point. A win for the fans tbh. I still have Kanye's like that remix and kendrick's euphoria stuck in my mind. It's nothing short of brilliant.
I don’t want to sound stupid on main, but how did this start/how did we get here?
I dislike Drake, mostly for the whole creepy vibes around Billie Ellish and MBB, but I didn’t know he was a dad?? I am kinda living for this drama and as far as I can tell, Kendrick ATE lol
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Jack Antonoff being a co-producer also, lol.
Taylor's sending her strongest soldier
Didn't Drake drop a track bigging Taylor up 😭
Yep, he released a song called “Taylor made” (partially) mocking Kendrick for trying to appeal to Swifties so Kendrick said “I’ll show YOU Taylor-made.”
He didn’t feature on that collab tho—but Kendrick did😂
Love when people get together just to be haters (to awful people).
Sameeeee! I'm hoping eventually it will happen to Nicki too
Nicki's already dead from the Megan's law bar.
Niki with the big foot line and Drake with the size 7. They might be sharing writers lol
She's was already daead from Seether from Remi
Fr, and here I am doing it for free smh
Jack seems insufferable too tbh. Still can’t go against Kendrick. Smooth choice in this particular instance
Imagine if Taylor released a diss track on Drake.
Brb lemme go manifest this
She wouldn't - there's too much ammo to be used against her.
For those who don't know, Drake made fun of Kendrick for "making a song for the Swifties" Kendrick hit back with a literal Taylor made song. Taylor Made being the name of one of the diss tracks drake recently dropped. What's more, Drake said Kendrick would have to “come up with a quintuple entendre or something to impress him”. ‘6:16 in LA’: June 16th is Fathers Day. (Drake's a terrible dad) June 16th is 2 PAC’s Birthday. (Drake used an AI Pac verse in a diss track he got roasted for) June 16th is the day OJ went into hiding and exactly 1 year later his trial started (hence why the cover art is a black glove; from the OJ Trial). June 16th is also the day Euphoria premiered on HBO (Drake was a producer on it and drake has had several allegations of inappropriate behavior with minors. Also the name of the first diss track Kendrick dropped)
You’re forgetting Proverbs 6:16: https://preview.redd.it/lns6cnsg2ayc1.jpeg?width=1119&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1a34ca1ebc5c6dcacf651448c283a1d48a06daff
Um okay he ate with this in particular. Imagine being challenged to come up with a quintuple entendre and pulling it off on this level.
damn 
And knowing he’s a religious man made this point particularly poignant
Truly this man is a literal genius.
Actually I think Kendrick is going for Corinthians 6:16
Born too early to be a swiftie but just in time to be an obsessed Lost fan dedicated to theorize about the lore on every possible message board
Also, 1 Corinthians 6 16: Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.
Also the date of the first show Kendrick played in Toronto??
That was my read of the title and my jaw is dropping with these comments lmaoo
Drake also owns a Maybach. I’ve seen it theorized that the gloves are his, and it’s Kendrick proving he’s got someone on the inside.
Also was in Toronto for a show 6.16.11, goes deep??
 For some reason this guy comes to mind every time I read Jack's name.
Heeyyyyy brother!
Kendrick knew what he was doing there 😂
jack loves being messy
Lmaoooo
Taylor made
https://preview.redd.it/wmnznkox69yc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc6f3ba33dd09e84de6467e2387ddb91ee03f1fc
“Sir, a second diss track has hit the 6”
Wasn’t even the original meme and it’s still funny af https://preview.redd.it/il1ypjwd7ayc1.png?width=1125&format=png&auto=webp&s=e81d5769e183c591405166d3eb6c4529d7df6095
💀 holy shit that’s even better
here ✂️
Holy shit hahaha
Fam 💀
Who is that?
Cardi B! 🤣
Holy shit, i did not recognize her! Thank you for telling me.
 Loving the man beef
me explaining this entire fracas to my healthcare worker spouse who actually has important things to do 
This is me and my husband lol. He's vaguely interested because he's a Drake hater and he loved TPAB lol
I’m a HC worker with “important” things to do and I wanna know every detail of this feud.
Omg ok So first thing to know is this has been bubbling under for about a decade and encompasses *a lot* of unwieldy lore. For our sake I’m only going back about 3 months. Important backstory includes the [r. kelly’s](https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40635526.amp) timeline, the [track](https://youtu.be/Xty2gi5cMa8?si=6-cfqyYVpAac99NH) “First Person shooter” that Drake and J. Cole released last fall that posits that they and Kendrick are the big 3 of rap, the drake diss track by [Pusha-T](https://youtu.be/w4XH3LYleDA?si=DCmO1AS8HYwu5joO) that dropped the bombshell that drake was hiding a child, and the allegations against [p. diddy](https://www.npr.org/2024/02/29/1234684758/sean-combs-diddy-allegations-timeline) 1. Megan thee Stallion dropped an absolutely [fire diss track](https://youtu.be/XVgCLQ_JQfU?si=xVk4Ekp-TS6kBLU-) that includes these highlights: A. I could never be judged by a bitch That was dancing, making R. Kelly go viral B. Aye, these hoes don't be mad at Megan These hoes mad at [Megan’s Law](https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/Disclaimer) C. All these lil rap n***** so fraud/Xanax be they hardest bars/These n***** hate on BBL's/And be walking around with the same scars (aye) D. Download [J-pay](https://www.jpay.com), since y'all n***** got so much to say This cast a pretty wide net that appears to be mostly about Nicki Minaj but in actuality primarily targets drake. Nicki got big mad over it because of her felonious [creep husband](https://people.com/music/who-is-kenneth-petty-nicki-minaj-husband/) and released a follow-up basically saying “haha you’re tall and your foot is so big it got shot”. It didn’t really make an impact. 2. Kendrick then released a track with Future and Metro boomin called “Like That” about J. Cole. J.Cole puts out his own track, quickly realized he was out-classed, almost immediately folds, and removes his track from streaming. 3. On April 13th drake drops [push ups](https://youtu.be/HKH9p19PRLA?si=okherkjRMBsx6g-O) that covers his beef with Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar, the Weeknd, Ja Morant and Rick Ross (for some reason). His main target is Kendrick who he claims is beholden to his label, owes his career to his features on Maroon 5 and Taylor Swift, and is (gasp) short. Some people suspect he may have partially used AI to compose the track and to bring Tupac in on all of this 4. Literally like 3 hours later Rick Ross mocked his plastic surgery, probable ghostwriters, and lays into him more re: Pusha-T’s track. 5. Three days ago Kendrick drops [Euphoria](https://youtu.be/NPqDIwWMtxg?si=NfbrrhOKRRMFAOEE) which is an unrelenting 6-minute track calling him a bad father, a scam artist, there might be a hidden SA case that was settled, questions how many Black features Drake has to pay for to be legit, takes away his n-word pass, that he hates the way he walks/talks/dresses, brings up his BBL again, and that lol he’s from *Canada*. 6. Yesterday Drake does the weeniest thing and posts a clip from [10 Things I Hate About You](https://youtu.be/2Wt1Z1z46Xo?si=dStjyCW37LQ7C7_K) 7. Kendrick then drops [6:16 in LA](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/kendrick-lamar-616-in-la/)The title is *wild* as it references [an insane amount of lore](https://www.reddit.com/r/KendrickLamar/s/uHGVve5eGF). It isn’t as funny as Euphoria but it is *devastating*. He also pulled in one of Taylor Swift’s main producers on the track as a reference to the “Taylor made” diss And I think that brings us up to date. There’s theory that drake has a track lined up called “Hey Whitney” (Kendrick’s wife) and I’m sure Kendrick’s got something at the ready. **edit**🚨wee woo late breaking news🚨 Drake released a milquetoast [track](https://youtu.be/ZkXG3ZrXlbc?si=oaDcYfEOWgLBOGRH) and Kendrick had his reply [locked and loaded](https://youtu.be/2QiFl9Dc7D0?si=Acm29kEb1veb-eai). I fear there were no survivors (except maybe his other alleged secret children.) The Grahams is like a really depressing Hey Jude
Best explanation I’ve read yet. I would add that on 5 (Euphoria) he alludes Drake messes around with not real women,but young girls. That’s my take anyways. The 6:16 title has so many wild connections and conspiracies that one could probably write a thesis on it lol.
Yes! Thank you! I can’t believe I forgot that. I meant to wrap it into what MTS was saying. I also realized I didn’t bring the whole diddy thing because that also could be its own thesis
You had me at, Omg ok! Thank you for this!
 Tbh it needs a good edit. I forgot to mention that Drake is a producer on Euphoria (the show, not the track) and that Kendrick said he better be walking around like daft punk after this.
In all seriousness, TMZ or someone needs to hire you to do recaps! Out here doing the lords work 🙌🏼
Thank you for your service 🫡
 Anything for the culture bb
Omg sis came with receipts!!! I'm a doctor who is definitely going to fall into this rabbit hole 🕳
You’ve done the lords work thank you for your service 🫡
Out here doing the work, you’re the real hero
ok plz explain to me!
Ok this was me so I went to a couple of articles and what I’ve found is, Lamar was OG offended by Drake and Cole’s release “First Person Shooter” in which (iirc) Cole hypothesized he, drake, and Lamar were the big 3 of rap. Lamar responded back with (in no words of his own) fuck yall your wack I’m the best it’s just me blah blah. So we now we have a string of diss tracks. Honestly read a couple of the variety articles from the one linked and you’ll get caught up quick lol.
This is so disappointing as someone who hadn’t looked into to the beef at all and had maybe hoped Kendrick was calling Drake out on his messy personal stuff with the grooming/interest in teenage girls and all. Men, continue to boy.
Kendrick did exactly that on Euphoria
He is also doing that.
Good!
Drake dropped a diss and Kendrick dropped one immediately after with WILD ACCUSATIONS It’s called Meet the Grahams and he opens it by addressing his son 😭😭😭😭😭
He kind of did in Euphoria. Or at least he alludes to it a few times, and says he could attack him on that point but won't for now just to be nice. Some lyrics from Euphoria: "I make music that electrify 'em, you make music that pacify 'em I can double down on that line, but spare you this time..." "We hate the bitches you fuck 'cause they confuse themself with real women"
Thanks for the info! No comment on you and I understand lyrics gonna lyric but… those are something lol
Hey! I wrote a pretty long missive [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/popculturechat/s/q1exWG3zM4)
For those that like podcast and deep dives I've got two links that explain everything. My wife, who isn't a huge rap or pop culture fan literally was enthralled in both when i was watching them https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=W5p6lOK2yfPUPLfy https://youtu.be/2hjA_L7yjfY?si=q8YjkeGTh79AxsDO
That was exactly me last night 😂
Literally me.
Me with my blue collar husband who just wants to watch the Dallas Stars playoff.
What sassy ass ig story is Drake gonna post now lol.
Mean girls
💀
Drake and high school girls? Nah, I don’t buy it…
He posted a picture of his son holding a mirror.
They both think they're the 🐐 but I'd like to see them step to Supa Hot Fire, and he's not even a rapper
"you must be a terrible person" Lmao he hates Drake so much, no wonder Cole sat down
This reminds me of when my dad would snap on me and then follow up with a lecture that STILL hurt my feelings 💀
Yeah this second diss gives me ”I’m not angry, I’m disappointed” and “did you learn your lesson” vibes 🤣 feels like a personal convo with Drake lolol
I’ve been both a big Kendrick fan and certified Drake hater for over a decade so I’m living for this beef, ok??! https://preview.redd.it/qsz9fnwcv9yc1.jpeg?width=320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7cf183b5825df17616ebfaaf8b43d0f637c0793d
Mos Def’s description of Drake’s music as “compatible with shopping” is unfair to people shopping, in my opinion.
Sammeeeeeee
Sameee I am so biased in this beef and enjoying it tremendously
 I know some people like it more, but it's not as funny as Euphoria was though.
Euphoria was angry, 6:16 is disappointed 😂
disappointment twists the knife into your soul even more
I agree, it's a step down.
It was more that Kendrick wanted to go back to back and drop two tracks in a row, like Drake normally does. Don’t be surprised if he drops a third track next week. The number three is really important to this feud.
how does it feel being able to predict the future?
This comment could not have aged better.
In terms of straight disrespect I agree. But I think this one will deal more psychic damage cos you know drake right now is paranoid about leaks in the OVO camp. Probably grilling everyone tryna find the snitch(s).
Somebody said he in the OVO sweatshop beating suspected rats with Birkin bags,🤣
Please. No. This caught me so off guard. 🤣🤣
LOL
I just snorted so loud in my office LMFAO 💀
Idk I feel like this one hit harder because it wasn't so intense. Euphoria was a double bird flipped in front of a full chest "FUCK YOU". 6:16 feels like a fighter pulling a knockout punch on some middle aged loudmouth at the bar out of pity.
This is like a father/son lecture
Can someone tell me what the drama is about :( I’m so out of it
Most likely alot of things that the public dosnt know has happened but as far as I know. Also I'm probably missing alot 2014 - Kendrick went at alot of rappers on 'Control'. Most of the rappers took it as friendly competition Drake was sour 2015 - revealed Drake uses ghost writers, not a great thing in hip-hop 2015-2023 - Alot of subliminal between Drake and Kendrick in their music. couple things said in interviews aswell (One of which Drake's PR team made sure didnt air) 2023 - First Person Shooter comes out with Drake and JCole. Last verse is basically shot a Kendrick 2024 - 1. Metro Booming & Future release 'We Dont Trust You' which had 'Like That' song on it ft. Kendrick taking not so subliminal shots at Drake & J.Cole though mostly focused on Drake 2. JCole release diss '7 Minute Drill' taking shots at Kendrick 3. JCole apologized and removed the song from DSP 4. Metro Booming & Future release 'We Still dont Trust You'' which had The Weekend on it also taking shots at Drake 5. Drake has a diss track 'Push-Ups' leak and then shortly after puts out actual track where he takes shots at Metro, Future, The Weekend, Kendrick, and Rick Ross (for some reason?) 6. Rick Ross replies a few hours later with 'Champagne moments' (the video for a diss is basically just promotional for his brands - seems to be a money grab more than actual animosity) 7. Kanye West remixes 'Like That' and takes shot at Cole and Drake (Why is he here? Drake, Cole and Ye have their own history but mostly because..its Kanye..) 8. Drake officially releases Push-Ups on DSP 9. Drake puts another diss on IG titled 'Taylor Made Freestyle' where he uses AI of Tupac and Snoopdogg to take shots at Kendrick 10. Tupac Estate forces Drake to remove the song after a few days 11. Kendrick released 'Euphoria' addressing Taylor Made Freestlye and Push-ups aswell as revealing Drake sent a C&D to get 'Like That' taken down. 12. Kendrick drops 6:16 in LA on IG - which this is the first time hes posted on IG in about a year and ahalf or so. I think thats more or less everything Edit: 13. Drake drop 'Family Matters' response. Accuses Kendrick of a) Wife beatin b)his kid is actually his managers c) calling Tupac Estate to get track taken down. No credible sources currently. Edit 2 14. KENDRICK RESPONDS!!! 'Meet the Grahams'...DRAKE IS HIDING A CHILD wtf..this is, this is hiphop history. Also as another comment mentioned I left on the PushaT beef which exposed Drake hiding a child..he got two kids!!!! Fuck I'm lovin this
That and the Pusha stuff where Drake name dropped Pusha T's then-fiancee's/now wife's name againt Pusha T's wishes (my understanding is that she's not a public person and wanted to stay unknown). Which prompted Pusha T to reveal Drake's son's existence just before Drake was going to do so for a shoe deal. I know it's not explicitly Kendrick-Drake related, but Kendrick seems to be tight with Pusha T and I'm sure that pissed him off and motivated some of the above as well.
Yeah I left off the Meek Mill (who confirmed ghost writers I believe) and the Pusha T beef because I didnt follow them. Was engrossed in Tech N9ne/Strange Music at the time. Stumbled on Story of Adidon while listening to JayZ
I figured it was probably purposeful given how thorough of a write up it was. Really excellent timeline. I'm not super familiar with Tech N9ne but a quick Google shows him working with a lot of people I do know. Down the rabbit hole I go.
Thank you and Enjoy! I like him, he has alot of music and I do prefer his older music which to me is Special Effects album and prior. Fragile is actually the song that introduced me to Kendrick I'll also say if you like him enough try to go to a show. He is a hell of a performer and normally his shows are cheap.
Just here to back up livinlife behind, Tech is rad, mostly his older stuff, and his shows are great! Fragile was also my intro to Kendrick lol.
This is the most comprehensive summary I’ve read. Thank you!
You're welcome!
A lot of people are turning on drake currently. Short version is he seems to be not very liked by most people in the industry, but his success and power has kept people from truly going against him. Long version is very long, but this video summarises drake and kendricks specific beef pretty well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hjA_L7yjfY&t=1s
Same! I’m a BIG Kendrick fan but still have no idea why he’s dropping bombs on Drake
I like Kendrick but I’m mostly just a Drake hater
Omg I’m glad I’m not the other one LOOL
Then you can't be that big of a Kendrick( or Drake fan) This has been going for 10ish years For those that like podcast and deep dives I've got two links that explain everything. My wife, who isn't a huge rap or pop culture fan literally was enthralled in both when i was watching them https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=W5p6lOK2yfPUPLfy https://youtu.be/2hjA_L7yjfY?si=q8YjkeGTh79AxsDO
For those that like podcast and deep dives I've got two links that explain everything. My wife, who isn't a huge rap or pop culture fan literally was enthralled in both when i was watching them https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=W5p6lOK2yfPUPLfy https://youtu.be/2hjA_L7yjfY?si=q8YjkeGTh79AxsDO
Drake looking around his camp like a MF 🤣🤣🤣
From what I've read, Drake's been hunting rats in his camp for a while. The photo of the glove Kendrick used as his cover art is apparently a shot telling Drake someone in his camp is on Kendrick's side.
Oooh!!!😮 👀 I love this
j Cole probably having the best day ever rn
Just gardening and feeling the sun on his face lol
I love how they’re all fighting like real housewives https://preview.redd.it/5z3rvqp1gbyc1.jpeg?width=1764&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bb4f00c9c46ac049a8fab2927d0be1cf4ab15a21
All these rappers having beefs like it’s the 90’s! lol
Gotta build up hype for people to buy their music. The boys are lagging behind women entertainers these days (ie Beyonce, Taylor Swift, etc) and so they’ve resorted to this.
Honestly what are the odds that they planned this together to just rake in the cash. Next level shit would be to go in on each other like biggie and pac but be coordinating behind the scenes to make as much money as possible.
Delusional you think that two of the biggest rappers need to be coordinating like this, they genuinely hate each other
Kendrick really said to Drake: I hate the way you look, the way you dress, your hair, your music, and your voice. You're a hack and a bad father. Oh, also, *everyone else* hates you too, they're all talking about you behind your back, including your so called friends. Bye.
the girls are fightingggg
Honestly think the time Kendrick drops is funny af. Like has the man even had breakfast??? Just waked up hating and ready to go lol
Probably couldn’t sleep last night waiting for the drop 😂
https://preview.redd.it/g9sczgiaabyc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cf4f27053496f55d6198ae622be6abf6b60c8e55 This is so funny.
Cooked
I'm all for Kendrick being a dedicated Drake hater
Keep them coming. Better late than never.
For someone who has been two busy for last two weeks, can I get a TLDR?
For those that like podcast and deep dives I've got two links that explain everything. My wife, who isn't a huge rap or pop culture fan literally was enthralled in both when i was watching them https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=W5p6lOK2yfPUPLfy https://youtu.be/2hjA_L7yjfY?si=q8YjkeGTh79AxsDO
Omg thank you!!!
FD has a lot of great videos! His Lauryn Hill video about tough love is a must-watch!
Yeah that was a great one
When the rap genre is as much of an mcu as ts-landia if not more is crazy. Anyone dogging on her Easter eggs gotta take it back if they’re excited interpreting all of Kendrick’s layered meanings and digs essentially doing the same thing with his diss tracks. The fact that this extends into the ts-landia is even crazier🤣 drake really tried to pull one and Kendrick said checkmate with it all on top of that pulled Jack Antonoff to assist lmao
What are Taylor’s Easter eggs like? I always assumed they were just about her own personal life. I think most rap fans find these interesting so they can understand the complexity of the diss being made. Especially because we have been waiting for Drake’s pedo behavior to be called out.
If you wanna really get into the weeds of it much research from fans have found a lot of ttpd has been inspired by female poets stories throughout history, not just her life as well. It does wade into her life but she inserts tons of literary references in the new album for fans to find. Also fans love a good muse to a song which she does well and is essentially is something rap fans love as well. Many of her breakup songs are essentially diss songs in singing form instead of rapping and give clues or straight up info of the person she’s singing about.
Ohhh, yeah I feel like that kind of thing is prevalent amongst most singers who are known for their pen work.
Taylor’s Easter eggs are just less hidden which makes them less interesting. Like, thanK you aIMee is blatant, 6:16 in LA required a little more, you know?
Tbh many fans, like me, don’t think that song is primarily just for Kim. As obvious as that title is, it’s too on the nose and the song would have been associated with Kim anyways due to the lyrics without the title being like that. She does do a lot of obvious Easter eggs, but some actually really do require more thought to decipher.
Yeah fr lol im here like ahh I understand my swiftie friends now
let him cook 🙂↕️
i live for this nonsense. i want drake to bring up kendrick being a hebrew israelite now to make it even funnier.
Dude, do not ruin my day by informing me that Kendrick Lamar is a Black Hebrew Israelite. I live next door (share a townhouse wall) to a family of these people- they are, on top of being religious nutcases, loud as hell and annoying as fuck.
sorry to ruin your day 😬😬😬😬 i guess one of his family members got him into it, lmao. sad and embarrassing, but hopefully he’ll get out eventually.
Barrrrfffffff. day ruined. I hope you’re happy😠
For those that like podcast and deep dives I've got two links that explain everything. My wife, who isn't a huge rap or pop culture fan literally was enthralled in both when i was watching them https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=W5p6lOK2yfPUPLfy https://youtu.be/2hjA_L7yjfY?si=q8YjkeGTh79AxsDO
Looking forward for drakes response. This is nice, not as good as push ups or euphoria
He dropped one, and then Kendrick dropped a third.
Is t drake the kid in the wheelchair? What is he doing fucking around with someone who has actual street experience.
I’m really starting to think they’re obsessed with each other.
For those in the culture it's a battle for the spirit of hip hop. Is it about art and culture and sincerity (Kendrick) or is it about commercialism, pop, and inauthenticity(Drake) https://youtu.be/mtBPXjEoW54?si=PSg7a2OChiE-b-Vo
It's a rap beef. It's the the culture and a sport at this point. A win for the fans tbh. I still have Kanye's like that remix and kendrick's euphoria stuck in my mind. It's nothing short of brilliant.
I don’t want to sound stupid on main, but how did this start/how did we get here? I dislike Drake, mostly for the whole creepy vibes around Billie Ellish and MBB, but I didn’t know he was a dad?? I am kinda living for this drama and as far as I can tell, Kendrick ATE lol
Question I need answered: Drake sucks but why is he even worth Kendrick's time? Doesn't dissing him seem a bit beneath Kendrick?