In a swift retaliation to Drake's "Family Matters" diss, Kendrick Lamar dropped yet another scathing track titled "Not Like Us" within a mere 24 hours. The West Coast rapper didn't hold back, reigniting accusations against Drake, particularly targeting his alleged preference for younger women. Lines like "Say Drake, I hear you like ’em young / You better not ever go to cell block one" underscored the intensity of Lamar's lyrical assault.
Furthermore, Lamar resurrected the infamous tale of Drake's involvement with Lil Wayne's then-girlfriend during Wayne's incarceration, spitting, "F***ed on Wayne girl while he was in jail, that’s connivin’/ Then get his face tatted like a b**ch apologizin’." This narrative, previously recounted by Lil Wayne himself in his memoir, shed light on the depth of betrayal felt by the Young Money rapper upon discovering the affair.
While Tammy Torres, the woman in question, hinted at a forthcoming revelation regarding the truth of the matter, Drake remained publicly silent on the issue, leaving Lil Wayne to grapple with the fallout.
Despite Wayne's assertion that he had moved past the incident, speculation arose regarding its impact on his relationship with Drake, with some fans speculating that Drake's absence from Wayne's album, "Carter V," was a consequence of their rift.
The feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has gripped the hip-hop community, with fans and fellow artists taking sides in the ongoing lyrical warfare.
Opinions from within the industry vary, with some, like Cam’ron, Mase, and Juelz Santana, declaring Drake the victor, while others, like Roddy Ricch, argue in favor of Lamar's dominance.
With tracks like "Euphoria," "6:16 In LA," "Meet The Grahams," and now "Not Like Us," Kendrick Lamar demonstrates his unwavering resolve to assert his lyrical prowess in the face of Drake's formidable presence.
Meanwhile, Drake's responses, including "Push Ups" and the now-deleted "Taylor Made Freestyle," suggest a continuing escalation in this high-stakes musical showdown.