One month ago, Kendrick Lamar set the rap world ablaze with his track ‘LIKE THAT’, throwing pointed jabs at Drake. Since then, the industry has been buzzing with reactions, diss tracks, and social media wars, reshaping the landscape of hip-hop.’LIKE THAT’ has skyrocketed to become the biggest rap hit in years, dominating charts and airwaves.
Future and Metro Boomin have capitalized on the hype, securing two #1 albums in the wake of the controversy.J. Cole entered the fray with a Kendrick diss track, only to retract and apologize, deleting the song from streaming platforms shortly after. Meanwhile, ASAP Rocky and The Weeknd joined the chorus of artists taking shots at Drake.
In a twist, a leaked Drake diss record emerged, earning acclaim as one of the best in recent memory. Rick Ross didn’t waste time, responding with his track within hours. The two engaged in a heated exchange over Instagram for days, with Drake even trolling Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar on his stories.
Not to be outdone, Drake released another diss track featuring AI-generated versions of Tupac and Snoop Dogg, pleading with Kendrick to respond. Kanye West jumped into the mix, dropping a remix of ‘LIKE THAT’ targeting both Drake and J. Cole. Ye proclaimed that everyone was thrilled about the “elimination of Drake”.Amidst all the chaos, Kendrick Lamar has remained silent, leaving fans and artists alike eagerly awaiting his next move.
Rap music is currently as exciting and competitive as it’s been in years, proving that, as one industry insider put it, “It’s funny how one verse can f*ck up the game.”
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