The feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar escalated on Friday night as Drake released a diss track titled “Family Matters” in response to Lamar’s recent diss tracks against him. The two artists have been taking shots at each other for over a decade, with Lamar accusing Drake of not being a good father in his track “Euphoria” and Drake retaliating in “Family Matters” by slamming Lamar’s engagement and fatherhood. The beef has only intensified as Lamar fired back with a track called “Meet the Grahams,” where he claimed that Drake has a secret daughter and criticized his parenting skills.
In “Family Matters,” Drake mocked Lamar’s engagement to Whitney Alford and their son, questioning why Lamar doesn’t spend more time with his child. He also took a shot at Lamar’s activist image, claiming it’s all for show and that he doesn’t give back to his community. Lamar then responded with “Meet the Grahams,” addressing Drake’s legal name and bringing up his son Adonis in a scathing attack on Drake’s parenting. Lamar also went after Drake’s parents, suggesting they raised a “horrible” person and insinuating that Drake has a daughter he’s not actively involved with.
Drake denied Lamar’s claim of having a secret daughter in an Instagram story, jokingly asking fans to find his “hidden daughter” and send her to him. The ongoing feud between Drake and Lamar has attracted the attention of other rappers, with J. Cole, Pusha T, A$AP Rocky, and even Kanye West getting involved. The beef reached a new level last month when the estate of Tupac Shakur issued a cease and desist order to stop the streaming of Drake’s “Taylor Made Freestyle,” which featured an AI-generated version of Shakur’s voice. Drake eventually removed the song from streaming platforms in response to the order.
Despite the intense back-and-forth between Drake and Lamar, fans of both artists continue to eagerly await their next moves in this ongoing feud. The two rappers, both multiple Grammy winners, have established themselves as major figures in the hip hop world, and their feud has only added to their legacies. As the beef continues to play out in diss tracks and social media posts, it remains to be seen how Drake and Lamar will ultimately resolve their differences—if they ever do.
Overall, the feud between Drake and Lamar has captivated fans and industry insiders alike, with both artists showing no signs of backing down. As two of the biggest rappers of their generation, their ongoing beef has become a defining storyline in hip hop culture. With each new diss track and social media post, the feud only seems to grow more intense, leaving fans on the edge of their seats to see what will happen next. Whether they eventually squash their beef or continue to trade barbs, Drake and Lamar’s feud has solidified their places in the hip hop pantheon.
