Drake, the Canadian rapper, singer, and actor, has been making headlines for his feuds with fellow hip-hop artists. The rapper has been in the industry for over a decade and has had his fair share of beefs with other artists. Let’s take a closer look at the feuds between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, Metro Boomin and Future.
Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud has been one of the most talked-about in the hip-hop industry. The two have been at odds since 2013 when Kendrick released his album “good kid, m.A.A.d city.” The album featured a track called “Control” where Kendrick called out Drake and other rappers, claiming to be the king of New York. Drake responded with a diss track called “Charged Up,” and the feud continued with both artists taking subtle jabs at each other in their songs.
The recent tension between Kendrick Lamar and Drake appears to have been reignited by Kendrick’s uncredited verse on Metro Boomin and Future’s track “Like That” from their album “We Don’t Trust You.” In this verse, Kendrick Lamar took clear shots at Drake and J. Cole, responding to their song “First Person Shooter” from the previous year. He challenged the notion of the “big three,” which included himself, Drake, and J. Cole, and set himself apart from his peers.
Drake responded with back-to-back diss tracks titled “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made,” the latter featuring AI-generated vocals from Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg. This exchange of diss tracks has escalated the beef between the two artists
Drake and Rick Ross’s beef started in 2011 when Rick Ross signed Drake’s former mentor, Lil Wayne, to his label, Maybach Music Group. Drake felt betrayed and took shots at Rick Ross in his song “Stay Schemin.” Rick Ross responded with a diss track called “Made Men,” and the feud continued for years.
In the recent clash between Rick Ross and Drake, tensions flared as diss tracks and social media digs flew back and forth. Ross’s “Champagne Moments” threw allegations at Drake, including surgical enhancements and racial jabs.
Drake responded with humor on Instagram, calling out Ross’s anger and racial remarks. The feud escalated online, with Drake poking fun at Ross’s property and business. This verbal battle has become the talk of the hip-hop world, captivating fans and critics alike.
Drake and The Weeknd’s feud started in 2011 when The Weeknd was an upcoming artist. Drake discovered The Weeknd and helped him gain popularity. However, things turned sour when The Weeknd left Drake’s label, OVO Sound, and signed with Republic Records. The two artists have taken subtle jabs at each other in their songs, but they have never had a full-blown feud.
Drake and A$AP Rocky’s beef started in 2012 when A$AP Rocky accused Drake of stealing his flow. Drake responded with a diss track called “Draft Day,” and the feud continued for years. However, the two artists have since squashed their beef and collaborated on several tracks.
Drake and Future’s beef started in 2015 when Future accused Drake of stealing his style. The two artists had been close friends and had collaborated on several tracks. However, things turned sour when Future released his album “DS2,” which featured several tracks that took shots at Drake. Drake responded with a diss track called “Charged Up,” and the feud continued for years.
In conclusion, Drake has had his fair share of feuds with fellow hip-hop artists. While some of these beefs have been full-blown, others have been more subtle. Despite the feuds, Drake has remained one of the most successful rappers in the industry, with several chart-topping hits and collaborations with other artists.
