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Kanye West Disses Drake On “Like That Remix”: A Break Down Of Lyrics

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If you thought Drake and Kanye West had forgotten their long-standing beef, think again. Ye recently came out guns a-blazing with the release of the “Like That Remix,” proving that he and Drizzy have a long way to go before they settle. From the first line of the diss track, it’s evident that Ye has a bone to pick. Alongside Future, Metro Boomin’, and Ty Dolla $ign, this remix borrows many elements from the original track and takes things up a notch. Altogether, 2024 has quickly become the year of the diss track, and the Drake-Kanye West beef is the latest entry in the long lineup. 

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Kanye West and Drake’s beef stretches back years, and the remix is the most recent milestone. However, while Ye is pretty used to commandeering multiple spats simultaneously, this is seemingly new territory for Drizzy. In what can only be considered a humongous feat, Drake has had words for several heavyweights in the game this year alone. Between Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, and now Ye, it’s a miracle he’s still standing. 

As Drake continues to prove he’s no pushover, the industry is foaming at the mouth in anticipation of what’s to come. But what’s most remarkable is that two of his diss tracks, “Push Ups” and the controversial, AI-assisted “Taylor Made Freestyle,” are targeted at Kendrick. This is why Ye’s involvement caught us all by surprise. Kanye West debuted the “Like That Remix” during his appearance on The Download with Justin Laboy, and this has effectively added a new layer to his ongoing beef with Drake. 

Ye Felt “Energized” To Eliminate Drake

Much to the disappointment of fans, Kendrick Lamar has yet to respond to Drake for the aforementioned diss tracks. Nonetheless, Ye seems to have taken on the task, claiming the baton off K-Dot. It’s no wonder the track begins the way he does. In an aggressive manner, Ye hollers: “You know we had to get The Hooligans up here / We gon’ take this p*ssy n*gga out / Yo, Dot, I got you.”

Right out the gate, Kanye’s made his intentions clear… he’s out for blood. While on The Download, he shared that he was “energized” to take down Drake. “[Future] called me and I went to the studio and laid that,” he began. “We went through the creative process of adding the chords and called the Hooligans out in London to get on the joint… Everybody was very, very energized about the elimination of Drake.”

Multiple Stray Bullets

NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 14: The Weeknd and Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award Honoree. Sir Lucian Grainge pose backstage during the Songwriters Hall of Fame 49th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner at. New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 14, 2018, also in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)

In true Ye fashion, shots were fired at not just Drake but those within his proximity. Drake famously resigned with Universal Music Group in 2022, reportedly featuring some serious money being thrown around. UMG’s CEO, Lucian Grainge, was one of the names dropped on the “Like That Remix.” Specifically, Ye referred to him as Drake’s “master.”

“Where’s Lucian? Serve your master, n*gga / You caught a little bag for your masters, didn’t ya / Lifetime deal, I feel bad for n*ggas / Y’all so outta sight, outta mind/ I can’t even think of a Drake line.“

However, the most memorable stray bullet fell on J. Cole, who famously bowed out of the rap feud by apologizing to Kendrick Lamar. Nonetheless, Ye had some words for him. In what has become one of the most viral lines on the track, Kanye says, “Play J. Cole, get the pu**y dry.” The reason for the animosity remains unclear, but fans have long since had their theories about why Kanye West and J. Cole do not see eye to eye. 

For one, Ye might not have enjoyed Cole’s “big three” claim. However, Kendrick’s response about “big me” didn’t seem to rub Kanye the wrong way. In 2016, Cole’s “False Prophets” had a few lines that may have subtly pointed to Ye’s mental health issues. Whatever the case may be, Ye told Justin Laboy that it was too late for Cole to back out of the feud. Evidently, the damage is already done. “It’s like, n**ga, you can’t run now,” Ye said. 

Conclusion

Kanye West and Drake’s beef has now hit a new peak. It’s anyone’s guess if Ye will double down with another verse soon. Or maybe Drizzy has some words of his own in store. However, at the core of it all is Kendrick Lamar. Above all, the fans are still eager for his return.

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Drake “Taylor Made” Freestyle: Did He Cross A Line With AI Tupac & Snoop Dogg?

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It’s been a hell of a time for fans of Hip Hop. The number of diss tracks that have emerged in 2024 has been quite a lot. Not that we’re complaining, though. The shake-up has led to some of the most exciting disses in a while, and we’ve had to grasp every single detail about a ton of rapper feuds. The crazy thing, however, is that they all seem to have broken out all at once within the industry.  However, while most of these feuds have been met with praise, Drake’s latest effort, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” hasn’t been warmly received. And this boils down to his use of AI on the track. 

In The Beginning…

The spark that ignited the rap beef was J. Cole’s mention of Kendrick Lamar in “The Big Three” on the track “First Person Shooter.” Kendrick subsequently dropped a surprise verse as a response on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” J. Cole continued the diss by discrediting Lamar’s discography on “7 Minute Drill.” However, in a surprising feat, he eventually retracted the track from streaming platforms, but what stood out the most was that J. Cole subsequently issued an apology to Lamar.

Not one to let things go, however, Drake released “Push Ups” as his own response. Although “Push Ups” was widely successful, public opinion still remains that Drake lyrically hit the ball out of the park. However, a follow-up diss track was released on April 19th—Drake’s “Taylor Made Freestyle.” But unlike “Push Ups,” this was way more controversial. Why? Because Drake addresses Kendrick Lamar using AI vocals of Hip Hop legends Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg.

Snoop Dogg’s Reaction

Unlike Pac, who died in 1996, Snoop Dogg is very much alive to witness Drake’s shenanigans. Snoop seems to have been as shocked by the stunt as everyone else. In a hilarious Instagram post, he expressed his surprise: “They did what? When? How? Are you sure? [Sigh] Y’all have a good night. Why is everybody calling my phone, blowing me up? What the f— what happened? What’s going on? I’m going back to bed. Good night.” It’s safe to say that Snoop wasn’t all about that mess. 

Is “Taylor Made” A Calculated Move From Drake?

“Taylor Made” is certifiably a stellar track, as far as diss tracks go. For one, it is most likely a show-off to the public allegations that “Push Ups” was an AI track. Secondly, and perhaps most interestingly, is how Drake attempts to undermine Kendrick Lamar. Overall, this is a calculated strategy to belittle status as a heavyweight in the game. His use of AI seems to be a conscious effort to draw out a response from K-Dot.

Drake (as Tupac) addresses Kendrick Lamar on “Taylor Made,” saying: “Kendrick we need ya, the West Coast savior / Engraving your name in some hip-hop history… Call him a b*tch for me / Talk about him liking young girls as a gift for me.” While urging him to respond and engrave his name in “some Hip Hop history,” Drake also attempts to poke holes in perhaps all of Kendrick’s likely talking points for a diss track. These include the fact that he is Canadian and light-skinned. 

As most are aware, Kendrick Lamar has often been compared to Tupac Shakur. In fact, Kendrick himself has admitted to carrying on Tupac’s legacy. With these (and the following lines), Drake’s Tupac starts to question just how capable Kendrick is of taking on Tupac’s identity, if he can’t even stand the heat of facing him like Tupac did Biggie with “Hit ‘em Up,” one of the greatest diss tracks to ever exist. It’s important to note that Kendrick’s silence hasn’t sat well with fans. Many have clamored for him to issue a response to Drake, not just for “Taylor Made,” but also for “Push Ups.”

Drake Is Ready To Go To Rap War

Following his Tupac stint, Drake switches to Snoop Dogg’s vocals to speak to Lamar. He references Snoop “passing on the torch” to Kendrick Lamar at the House of Blues in 2011. Just like AI Tupac, AI Snoop also seems to also be disappointed in Kendrick’s silence. The elephant in the room is why Kendrick remains quiet after being challenged by someone like Drake. “World is watching this chess game, but oh you out of moves Dot / You know that the OG never f*cking doubted you / But right now it seem like you posted up without a clue / Or what the f*ck you ’bout to do.”

Eventually,  Drake finally switches to his own voice. However, he also makes it known that both “Taylor Made” and “Push Ups” were light work for him. He also claims he’s more than capable of going a few more rounds against Kendrick. Finally, he ascribes Kendrick’s silence to Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department, which is sure to top the charts.

“But now we gotta wait a f*cking week ’cause Taylor Swift is your new top  (referencing Lamar’s former record label Top Dawg Entertainment) / And if you ’bout to drop, she gotta approve / This girl really ’bout to make you act like you not in a feud.”

Is This A Misguided Effort?

Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur (Photo by Kevin Mazur Archive/WireImage)

For all its bravado and swagger, Drake’s “Taylor Made” is not without its pitfalls. By invoking Tupac’s name and legacy, Drake risks inviting comparisons that may ultimately work to Lamar’s advantage. There’s also the fact that AI use is still considered a major taboo in music. Drake lavishly utilizing it can easily be seen as a heavily misguided idea. After all, he is using it without the consent of the people in question. Particularly, one of the artists is dead and cannot speak for themselves. Therefore, it’s quite easy to see why many consider this as Drake crossing a line. Nonetheless, on the flip side, many could argue that there are no rules regarding diss tracks. Take Chris Brown, who recently referenced the passing of Takeoff in his diss track for Quavo.

Also, while it is obviously impressive to use up all the ammo that Kendrick Lamar could use on him, it still is pretty weird to describe himself as “liking younger women.” This attempted 8 Mile move, unfortunately, doesn’t hit quite as hard. While it’s commendable to poke fun at oneself, there’s obviously some things to consider. It’s pretty evident that Drake isn’t interested in that, though. 

Conclusion

Altogether, there is no one way to look at Drake’s “Taylor Made” diss track. It is both a divisive and creative moment in the ongoing saga of his rivalry with Kendrick Lamar. Another thing to note is that Drake seeks to be in a hurry to assert his dominance over Lamar. While this works in his favor, as he continues to earn public recognition, many have begun to sense it as a desperate move. Evidently, his campaign to reaffirm his status as king of “the big three” of Hip Hop is still very much alive. Regardless, whether or not he succeeds in this endeavor remains to be seen. One thing is certain: the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar shows no signs of abating, and Hip Hop is all the richer for it.

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Drake Taunts Kendrick Lamar On “Taylor Made Freestyle”: Breaking Down The Bars

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While Kendrick Lamar fans either patiently or desperately anticipated his response to Drake’s “Push Ups,” his opponent chose not to wait until he suits up. Drizzy dropped “Taylor Made Freestyle” on Instagram late Friday night (April 19) after sharing “Push Ups” on streaming services that same day. Add onto that the other players in rap’s coup d’état, and you’ve got a whole lot of drama that the 6ix God is happily laughing through.

The principal idea is that Drake wants Kendrick Lamar to respond to him because the Compton lyricist has supposedly been sitting on a diss track for four years. That’s in addition to the fact that Dot ignited this whole situation with his verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” On “Taylor Made Freestyle,” Drake uses three main tactics and angles to portray K. Dot as a scared dog who “barked up the wrong tree and got his head popped off in a crowded room.” Whether you think this is a desperate move or a nail-in-the-coffin moment, the OVO mogul certainly got what he wanted: respect through being disrespectful.

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Drake Turns “The West Coast” Against K.Dot: The A.I. Snoop & ‘Pac Verses

Examining the primary controversy surrounding the song is imperative to understand the levels of disrespect. The first two verses on “Taylor Made Freestyle” use A.I. technology to replicate Tupac and Snoop Dogg’s voices, respectively. Drake raps from their “perspective” about how “they” want Kendrick Lamar to ether Drake on behalf of the West Coast. However, lines like “You supposed to be the boogeyman, go do what you do” question whether Kendrick is really like that, as Snoop and ‘Pac were more combatively upfront in their Death Row days. Aubrey also alludes to Snoop passing Kendrick the torch as the new frontrunner for the West Coast at a 2011 concert in L.A., emphasizing this historical pressure.

Aside from any ethical conversations about the use of A.I. here, the illusion is just a shiny taunt in this context and doesn’t truly emulate either Cali legend. Kendrick, on the other hand, previously used similar technology in ways many felt were more thematically appropriate and less disrespectful to their subject’s memories. These include talking to ‘Pac on TPAB‘s “Mortal Man” or using deepfakes of Will Smith, Nipsey Hussle, and more to draw parallels between their stories and his own in the music video for “The Heart Part 5.” But more importantly than all of this, the “Evil Ways” spitter questions the “Savior” creative’s L.A. ties by mentioning an apartment he bought in New York, and accuses Lamar of faking his aggressive funk and being “out of moves” in this “chess game” that the world is watching.

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Kendrick Lamar Is A Swiftie Through & Through, Drizzy Declares

Drake also audits Kendrick Lamar’s artistic roots through Taylor Swift’s new album, which dropped the same day “Push Ups” hit DSPs and this “freestyle” hit @champagnepapi’s IG. Specifically, he claims that Kendrick hasn’t responded yet because he doesn’t want to interfere with Swift’s schedule, despite Drake mentioning her as his only competition on the song “Red Button” last year. “She Taylor-Made your schedule with Ant, you out of the loop / Hate all you corporate industry puppets, I’m not in the mood,” he raps, possibly referencing TDE’s Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, or Kendrick’s manager Anthony Saleh. It follows similar points from “Push Ups” and posits that Mr. Duckworth is prioritizing money over his craft.

On this point, though, someone tried to turn this argument against Drake: Kanye West. The now-independent Chicago artist raps the following on his “Like That” remix: “Where’s Lucian? Serve your master, n***a / You caught a little bag for your masters, didn’t ya? / Lifetime deal, I feel bad for n***as.” This paints the former Degrassi star as a puppet of UMG head Sir Lucian Grainge who, in 2022, confirmed that Drake entered a multi-faceted deal with Universal Music Group, per Variety. At the time, the publication reported that Drake signed a rumored “Lebron-sized deal” with UMG that could be worth upwards of $400 million.

Nonetheless, Ye’s retort remains muddy, speculative, and lacks actual information that would make these claims worthwhile in this feud. Another muddy point is how Ye and Drake argue over ghostwriting and credits when they’ve both written for each other. Regardless, Kendrick Lamar is now “independent” through pgLang. However, another separate report from Variety in 2020 indicated that Lamar signed a worldwide administration agreement with Universal Music Publishing.

“Taylor Made Freestyle” Anticipates Kendrick’s Next Shots

Finally, Drake addresses potential disses that Kendrick Lamar’s response track would include. The Tupac A.I. verse begs K.Dot to call out the “Canadian lightskin” for “liking young girls.” First, this attempts to disarm shots at his perceived racial ambiguity and insecurity. Later, it addresses the speculation surrounding his alleged proximity to Millie Bobby Brown, Bella Harris, and others when they were underage. It’s important to note that the only documented evidence of this type of alleged behavior was from a Denver concert in 2010. Per The Guardian, the then-23-year-old Drake brought a girl onstage, caressed her, kissed her on the lips, and was shocked when the girl told her that she was 17 — the age of consent in Denver — afterward. However, her actual age is still officially unconfirmed at press time.

In addition, Drake jokes that Kendrick Lamar needs a “quintuple entendre” on his response track, mocking how folks hype up his complex pen. This complements his claim that “Push Ups” only took him “an hour or two” to write and that his next diss track is when Kendrick will really lose. Overall, the Certified Lover Boy tries to downplay his rival’s artistic value and patience through consistent pressure. Some jabs could be interpreted as hypocritical, though, such as Drake questioning Kendrick’s street ties. Nevertheless, as of writing this article, there are only rumors of whether or not K.Dot will eventually respond mercilessly or if he’ll pull a J. Cole. But history shows us that a single verse can change everything.

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The Timeless Impact Of “Illmatic”: Hip-Hop’s Love Of Nas’s Debut Album 30 Years Later

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Hip-hop’s history books contain millions of enduring statements, infinite ideas, and indelible expressions penned by hundreds of thousands of students of the game. Thousands of them got their brilliance delivered to mass audiences, hundreds reached the peak highs of their time and style, and dozens have transcended the genre into a status of cultural ubiquity. But out of all of these writers who shaped the philosophies, language, and communication of rap music, there is a strong case that, along with The God MC Rakim, none have been more influential or definitive than Nas. We took it upon ourselves to accept that challenge and see just how pivotal Esco’s pen has been to the community.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his classic album Illmatic yesterday (Friday, April 19), we listed out seven of the most quoted lyrics, motifs, or refrains from this magnum opus across hip-hop’s history, along with just a few of many examples. As arguably the greatest LP the genre has to offer, a status that only a handful of rap records can claim, there is obviously so much more to say, and many more lines that you’ll hear in songs released since ’94. But these are among the bars on the project that most closely evoke its narratives in your head when you hear them in another song or everyday conversation. We’d love to know your picks, as we certainly missed a lot, so join us in celebrating this masterpiece and thanking Nas for his craft and creations down in the comments section below.

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I Never Sleep, ‘Cause Sleep Is The Cousin Of Death (“N.Y. State Of Mind”)

While this phrase obviously existed before Illmatic‘s release, no rapper spits it today without evoking Nas’ “N.Y. State Of Mind.” It’s a phrase that perfectly fits within the vivid description of Queens’ street life and placed the album into a special era; a coming-of-age tale that inspired countless others put their unique spin on. Over the years, we’ve heard the greats reference this specific bar including J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Denzel Curry, and The Game.

Furthermore, the most famous of these is likely Lil Wayne’s “6 Foot 7 Foot,” which actually references another Illmatic bar we’ll get into later. “Life is a b***h, and death is her sister / Sleep is the cousin, what a f***ing family picture,” Weezy raps on the cut. Another notable modern example is $UICIDEBOY$’ 2016 cut “AM/PM,” on which Ruby raps: “If sleep is the cousin of death, I guess me and $lick counting sheep ’til we out of breath.” From ’90s East Coast hardcore to 2010s New Orleans horrorcore-adjacent trap; who would’ve thought?

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The World Is Yours / I’m Out For Dead Presidents To Represent Me (“The World Is Yours”)

Here’s a two-parter, mainly because the mere title of “The World Is Yours” and the “It’s mine, it’s mine, it’s mine, whose world is this?” refrain lives on in a lot of rap media: bars, interviews, promo material, movies… you name it. J. Cole has an early song titled “Who’s World Is This?” and there’s also Blu’s classic album with Exile, Below The Heavens, with the track “The World Is.” Out of the many enduring Nas bars on this song, one of them is the money-focused, “I’m out for dead presidents to represent me.” Joey Bada$$, a student of Nasir Jones who references him very often, spits this bar on 1999‘s “Hardknock,” and 2016’s “AMERIKKKAN IDOL.” Logic does the same on 2012’s “All Sinatra Everything,” and of course, there’s Jay-Z’s use of it for his “Dead Presidents” series. That definitely didn’t backfire at all…

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Life’s A B***h And Then You Die… (“Life’s A B***h”)

Next is AZ’s iconic hook on “Life’s A B***h”: “Life’s a b***h and then you die, that’s why we get high / ‘Cause you never know when you’re gonna go.” Other than being one of the most cutting and reality-affirming moments on Illmatic, Nas’ words here transcended even the hip-hop genre. One of the most curious homages we found in our research was a live version of metal band Deftones’ “Teething” from 2001, in which they added this chorus to the track to a pretty hype effect. Just goes to show that these lyrics have etched themselves in musical and cultural history, not just within hip-hop. Back to that, though, some quick examples: Kendrick Lamar’s “FEAR.,” A$AP Rocky’s “Phoenix,” Tyler, The Creator’s “Lone,” and “Headstone” by Flatbush Zombies, which actually references dozens of rap classic throughout its runtime.

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Somehow, The Rap Game Reminds Me Of The Crack Game (“Represent”)

Here’s what Nas had to say about this bar from “Represent”: “It’s all about getting a dollar, don’t trust nobody, keep your eyes open, don’t play with nobody, focus on what you’re supposed to get out of it. This s**t is dangerous, it’ll take you down… What’s the difference?” Once again, Jay-Z echoed this sentiment in his 1997 track “Rap Game / Crack Game,” and Biggie Smalls references the rhyme scheme on Ready To Die‘s “Things Done Changed” that same year. “If I wasn’t in the rap game, I’d probably have a ki, knee-deep in the crack game.” Cam’ron also echoes the bar on “Sports, Drugs & Entertainment,” and Benny The Butcher, 38 Spesh, and Elcamino develop the metaphor on 2021’s “Blue Money.” “Crack game like the rap game but ain’t as safe / If we got the same plug we like label-mates,” Spesh spits.

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Half Man, Half Amazing (“It Ain’t Hard To Tell”)

Also, we wanted to shout out Nas’ reference to the Five-Percent Nation on this “Human Nature”-sampling cut, “It Ain’t Hard To Tell”: “Nas is like the Afrocentric Asian, half man, half amazing.” The second half of that bar is the namesake of the third track (featuring Method Man) on Pete Rock’s 1998 album Soul Survivor, and also that of cuts from Blocboy JB and more. As for lyrical mentions, Mac Miller does so on the Faces cut “Friends” featuring ScHoolboy Q, Joe Budden gives a nod on “NBA,” and 50 Cent used it to belittle Ja Rule on the diss track “Your Life’s On The Line.” Safe to say, this last example proves that these aren’t always very favorable references, at least when it comes to who the bars might be intended for, if it’s not just an homage to the Queens legend.

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One Time For Your Mind (Various)

Finally, we have a repeated phrase throughout Illmatic that is the title of one of its songs, and also appears on the outro of “Represent.” “One time for your mind” comes from Grand Wizard, who provides the aloof hook on the first example before Nas gets into the chill cut. This is such a versatile phrase that can be used as an ad-lib, a filler bar, a historical reference, as part of a complex rhyme scheme, or as a reminder to keep the mental focus up and live for the singular moment. It appears in pop hits like “Pon De Replay” by Rihanna, lyrical onslaughts like Lil Wayne’s “Dreams & Nightmares,” Lupe Fiasco’s “Paris, Tokyo,” Ab-Soul’s “Double Standards,” Das EFX’s “Real Hip-Hop,” The Roots’ “No Alibi,” and so many more. Despite the variety of uses for this bar and many others, every hip-hop head knows its origins well.

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What Did ASAP Rocky Say About Drake?

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Drake and ASAP Rocky have a long history that dates all the way back to the early 2010s. At the start of their relationship, they were friends. As a matter of fact, some consider Drake to be a significant contributor to ASAP’s subsequent success in the music industry. Many fans believe that the tale of ASAP Rocky’s rise to stardom cannot be told without mentioning Drake. 

Yet, over the years, the relationship between the two has turned sour. Since ASAP Rocky began dating Rihanna, his relationship with Drake has slowly deteriorated. So much so that the two have now fired shots at each other via diss tracks. The most recent jab was from ASAP and is featured on “Show of Hands,” a track from Future and Metro Boomin’s latest collab project, We Still Don’t Trust You. It remains to be seen if the two rappers will ever reconcile and become friends again. However, the chances of that ever happening seem to get smaller by the day. 

ASAP Rocky Disses Drake On “Show Of Hands”

This has been an interesting year for Hip Hop so far, with a number of prominent acts taking shots at Drake. It began with Kendrick Lamar on “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin. Now, ASAP Rocky has also dissed Drake on another Future and Metro Boomin track. The song, “Show of Hands,” is featured on the duo’s latest project, WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU. On the track, ASAP spits some venomous bars supposedly aimed at Drake. “Ni**as swear they bi**h the baddest, I just bagged the worst one / Ni**as in they feelings over women, what, you hurt or somethin’? / I smash before you birthed, son, Flacko hit it first, son / Still don’ trust you, it’s always us, never them / Heard you dropped your latest sh*t / Funny how it just came and went,” Rocky raps on the track. As things get more heated, fans eagerly wait to see if Drake will respond to ASAP Rocky more directly in the future. 

Drake & ASAP Rocky’s Early Relationship

After ASAP Rocky released “Purple Swag” and “Peso” in 2011, he got the attention of many in the music industry, one of whom was Drake. Following the release of his critically acclaimed mixtape Live. Love. ASAP (2011), Rocky garnered even more public attention. Sometime within that period, he linked up with Drake, and the two began working together. Subsequently, in 2012, ASAP Rocky served as an opening act for Drake on his Club Paradise Tour. It was the highest-grossing Hip Hop tour of 2012, introducing many new listeners to ASAP Rocky. Later, on October 24, 2012, the rapper released “F**kin’ Problems,” which features Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and 2 Chainz. That track remains the only one featuring both rappers. However, they stayed on good terms for several years afterward. The tension between the two started much later, in 2020, when ASAP Rocky got into a romantic relationship with Rihanna, Drake’s ex.

2022: Drake Expresses Displeasure At ASAP Rocky & Rihanna’s Relationship

When news of Rihanna and ASAP Rocky dating came out in 2021, many wondered how Drake took it. While we can’t say for sure, chances are the “Take Care” rapper didn’t take the news very well. However, throughout 2021, he ignored the topic and did not address either ASAP or Rihanna. Subsequently, in January 2022, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together. Soon after this revelation, X news account @PopTingzz reported that Drake had unfollowed both ASAP Rocky and Rihanna. While he still hadn’t directly addressed the topic, according to fans, his actions said more than enough.

2023: Drake Allegedly Disses Rihanna On For All the Dogs

On February 12, 2023, Rihanna headlined the Super Bowl LVII halftime show. At the end of her performance, she revealed that she was pregnant for ASAP Rocky once again and was expecting the child soon. Following the news, Drake was trolled on the internet for “losing the girl” and watching ASAP Rocky live his dreams. However, the rapper still did not address the topic. Subsequently, on October 6, 2023, Drake released his eighth studio album, For All the Dogs. On the track “Fear of Heights,” he finally seemed to speak about Rihanna, albeit indirectly. 

“Why they make it sound like I’m still hung up on you? / That could never be/ Gyal can’t run me / Better him than me / Better it’s not me,” he raps in the opening lines of the track. “I’m anti, I’m anti / Yeah, and the sex was average with you / Yeah, I’m anti ’cause I had it with you,” Drake continues, not so subtly. Later in October, when a reporter from TMZ caught up with ASAP and asked if he would respond to Drake, he ignored the question. Well, we certainly got our answer in 2024.

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Unpacking The Weeknd & ASAP Rocky’s Shots At Drake On “WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU”

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Drake is giving Thanos as rap’s biggest stars assemble to avenge his dominance of the game, his lackluster material… or something unknown behind the scenes. On Future and Metro Boomin’s new album WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU, it appears that Drake remains a focal point, similar to its March predecessor. But instead of Kendrick Lamar stealing the shine, these new (subliminal) disses are via two former collaborators, admirers, and friendly colleagues: The Weeknd and A$AP Rocky.

For those unaware, Abel Tesfaye almost joined OVO way back when, and the Harlem native embraced the 6ix God as of at least April of 2021. However, despite their history together, it seems like these two artists “picked a side” against Drake at some point, and now doubled down on that animosity. So how did they diss him on this new project?

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The Weeknd’s Shots At Drake

The track “All To Myself” contains a seemingly overt shot at Drake. “I thank God that I never signed my life away” might see The Weeknd reference how Aubrey Graham almost signed him to OVO in 2011. The After Hours star ended up choosing Republic Records. Through sub-tweets, plus less overt and frequent connections and link-ups, many fans speculated that The Boy was not happy about this decision at all. Here’s an example of a December 2012 tweet that folks thought could’ve been aimed at Abel: “You won’t get away with just a thank you… you owe me a favor.”

Other potentially targeted lines on “All To Myself” are “They could never diss my brothers, baby,” possibly alluding to Drake and Metro Boomin’s traded shade, and “They shooters making TikToks,” potentially referencing OVO affiliate Baka Not Nice’s prolific presence on the social media platform. While other rumors claim the Certified Lover Boy also upset The Weeknd by trying to get with Bella Hadid after their breakup, these are unconfirmed. All these situations happened amid displays of love here and there, much like our next subject.

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A$AP Rocky Takes Aim At Drizzy

A$AP Rocky’s appearance on “Show Of Hands” apparently references his supposed fling with Sophie Brussaux, the mother of Drake’s son Adonis, before or as their relationship was developing. “N***as in they feelings over women, what, you hurt or something? / I smash before you birthed, son, Flacko hit it first, son,” he raps on the cut. These rumors surfaced upon the release of 2018’s “The Story Of Adidon,” Pusha T’s diss that exposed Aubrey’s family to the world. While Rocky seemed to deny them online, his “F***in’ Problems” collaborator never addressed them.

“Show Of Hands” also seemingly references Drake’s recent releases (“Heard you dropped your latest s**t, funny how it just came and went“) and seeks actual conflict (“F**k keeping this s**t hip-hop, I wanna see a f**k n***a bleed out“). But considering their joint performances, a party with Rihanna in April 2021, and more public formalities, the feud that Rocky and The Weeknd supposedly have with Drake is still pretty vague. Still, speculation spread like wildfire that the “8AM In Charlotte” MC dissed his former flame, and Rocky’s current partner on For All The Dogs cut “Fear Of Heights.” Many also speculated that Rocky returned fire on Kid Cudi’s Insano earlier this year. As unclear and contradictory as these feuds might seem on the surface, there’s a strong possibility that Abel and Flacko finally picked a definitive side concerning their issues with Drake.

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J Cole Disses Kendrick Lamar: Breaking Down The Bars On “7 Minute Drill”

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Two weeks after Kendrick Lamar challenged J Cole and Drake on “Like That,” the “MIDDLE CHILD” offered a fitting response. On “7 Minute Drill,” the final track on his surprise mixtape Might Delete Later, he clapped back at Kendrick’s shots with non-subliminal force. Cole questioned his artistic output, called out his frequent absence from the rap game, and claimed that he’s craving attention.

However, “7 Minute Drill” also contains admissions of this not being a real hip-hop “beef” per se, but rather a creative and art-centric battle. Kendrick Lamar adopted a similar philosophy with his feature on Metro Boomin and Future’s album WE DON’T TRUST YOU, so this is truly tat-for-tat. But how do the actual bars on this brand-new J. Cole diss stack up?

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J Cole’s Direct Responses To Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” Bars

While Kendrick Lamar is never explicitly called out by name on “7 Minute Drill,” J. Cole makes his subject very clear, thanks in part to some direct responses to “Like That.” “Light work, like it’s PWC,” Cole raps at the very beginning, possibly alluding to Kendrick saying that his “best work is a light pack.” In addition, “I told him chill out, how I look having henchmen? / If shots get to popping, I’m the one doing the clenching” seems to be a response to Mr. Morale mentioning his bodyguard on “Like That,” suggesting that he’s not really being upfront by hiding behind a security guard. As such, the “Neighbors” spitter is challenging his “Savior” counterpart to make this a purely one-on-one clash, and telling up to step up to the plate and back his words up.

Not only that, but J. Cole also comments on Kendrick Lamar’s “best work” being a “light pack” as well, another direct rebuttal. He called good kid, m.A.A.d. city a “classic,” Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers “tragic,” said that To Pimp A Butterfly “put n***as to sleep,” and that DAMN. was “massive” and his “prime.” Cole additionally uses classic rap beef history to question the worth, significance, shelf life, and release-related inconsistency of Kendrick’s artistic output, taking a play out of Jay-Z and Nas’ infamous feud. “Four albums in twelve years, n***a, I can divide” Cole raps, referencing Jay-Z’s “Takeover.” Nevertheless, the apparent exclusion of Section.80, instead naming GKMC as “the first s**t,” is a curious choice that many fans will likely invalidate.

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Cole Isn’t Impressed With Kendrick’s Artistry

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J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar perform at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2014. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Rather than sticking to albums, J. Cole claims Kendrick Lamar is not as strong or relevant as he used to be, whether due to his actual moves or, perhaps most importantly, a lack of them. Bars like “He still doing shows, but fell off like The Simpsons” and “He averaging one hard verse like every thirty months or something” point to Kendrick Lamar keeping quiet and losing his skill. Still, others like “Lord, don’t make me have to smoke this n***a ’cause I f**k with him / But push come to shove, on this mic, I will humble him” establish this as an artistic competition about who the best MC is out of the Big 3. They both collaborated on the “Black Friday” singles, which saw Cole ironically spit over the beat to Kendrick’s “Alright” off of TPAB.

With this in mind, neither MC wants to hinge on their past successes. But J. Cole thinks his claim to the throne is more pure in rap than Kendrick Lamar’s explosive moments and claims of greatness. “Boy, I got here off of bars, not no controversy / Funny thing about it, b***h, I don’t even want the prestige / F**k the Grammys ’cause them crackers ain’t never done nothing for me,” he spits against a frequent Grammy winner. Through this exchange, the Dreamville boss insinuates the former TDE MC is more concerned with accolades, grandiose acclaim, and worship than with proving his worth through verses. It’s an underdog narrative that uses Cole’s constant output and participation as proof of his lyrical and artistic superiority.

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K.Dot Is Seeking Attention & Can’t Keep Up, Jermaine Thinks

Furthermore, many lines in “7 Minute Drill” highlight this contrast in consistency, presence, and earnestly earned attention rather than provocative proclamations, albeit with an admission of K.Dot’s previous reign. “I was trailing right behind and I just now hit [my prime] / Now I’m front of the line with a comfortable lead / How ironic, soon as I got it, now he want something with me.” This particular bar sees J. Cole calling Kendrick Lamar a clout chaser. “If he wasn’t dissing, then we wouldn’t be discussing him” and “Your arms might be too short to box with the god / Who live his life without the pressures of a constant facade” are killer standouts claiming Kendrick is faking the funk, as well as joking about their height difference. Long story short, Cole thinks the pgLang creative is not that guy anymore.

Overall, this all contributes to J. Cole looking at his war of words against Kendrick Lamar right now as “swatting a fly” despite his love for him as a fellow rapper. He also dismisses that this beef is important compared to what they really go through, which Kendrick is accused of not really wanting to engage in. “The rap beef ain’t realer than the s**t I seen in Cumberland” suggests that K. Dot lost sight of not just the futility of rap beef, but also their history as individuals and peers. As a final nail, Cole calls the 36-year-old out for switching sides “like the tassel on the cap and the gown,” as he helped Kendrick link with Dr. Dre. With the promise of “dropping two classics right now” and with The Fall Off on the way, Jermaine is decidedly unafraid on “7 Minute Drill.”

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Did Drake Diss Future On “More M’s?”

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Drake and Future’s musical relationship came to a crossroads following the release of We Don’t Trust You. Future’s latest album with Metro Boomin recently shook the rap game, separating them from their adversaries. Additionally, Kendrick Lamar’s show-stopping verse on “Like That” put “The Big Three” on notice with disses against Drake and J. Cole. Certain lyrics on We Don’t Trust You, including the album’s title, have prompted fans to look back into Drake and Future’s relationship. 

They specifically turned to Drake’s verse on “More M’s” from his 2022 collaborative album with 21 Savage. Drizzy took shots at an unnamed target on the Her Loss track, which many initially assumed to be The Weeknd. Some even alleged the lyrics were aimed towards Metro Boomin, who produced the track. We Don’t Trust You puts Drake’s “More M’s” verse in a brand new light, sparking fan theories that he was actually dissing Future. Today, we are revisiting the verse in the context of Drake and Future’s bubbling feud.

Unpacking Drake’s Verse On “More M’s”

The first shot that Drake sends on “More M’s” is quite cryptic. He raps, “Dissin’ on his album and it flopped, he deserved it.” While the line clearly aims at a fellow artist, it cannot be Future. In 2022, I Never Liked You debuted at No. 1 earlier that year. One cannot interpret it as a Pusha T diss, either, when It’s Almost Dry also secured a No. 1 chart position. Drake continues to take shots in the following lyric, rapping, “Come up out that booth and bring that energy in person.” 

Many assumed this lyric to be about Metro Boomin following their alleged discrepancies. However, it could be directed towards Future due to their subliminal exchanges. Next, Drake asks, “What happened to that n***a claiming OVO? We traded him.” Some understood this line as a dig at The Weeknd due to their early collaborations, but he never signed to OVO nor flopped. For those same reasons, it cannot be about Future. 

Drake May Have Dissed Future

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ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 27: Rapper Future and Drake attend the Summer Sixteen Concert Afterparty at The Mansion Elan on August 27, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

Looking at the end of Drake’s “More M’s” verse, some lyrics may diss Future, given recent developments surrounding We Don’t Trust You and their reported beef. “N****s see my deal, look at they deal and now they hate the kid,” he raps in reference to artists envious of him for his lucrative record contracts. The line could be about the Future or speak more broadly to Drake’s competition. 

Continuing the sneak diss, he spits, “N****s ain’t got love for the boy, so they fake it. Crack a couple jokes to some b*tches on some snake sh*t / But if I send a verse to they ass, then they’ll take it. Shoot a video, arm around me like we aces or pop out at my shows, jump around with me on stages.” Drake and Future’s relationship dates back almost a decade, collaborating on music, touring the country, and shooting music videos together. The fake love referenced on “More M’s” points to a close collaborator, and Future could easily be the intended target. 

Drake’s last lyric ultimately points to his What a Time To Be Alive counterpart, considering fan theories about them reportedly beefing over a woman. He raps, “Might’ve f*cked a rapper, girl, but you ain’t f*cked Drake yet,” solidifying this theory. Ultimately, Drake has a storied history of subliminal disses, so these lyrics could be aimed in other directions. If they are, fans have yet to pick up on it.

Joe Budden Seems To Think So

Among fans with similar theories about Drake and Future’s reported beef is Joe Budden. In the latest episode of his podcast, Budden and his co-hosts delved into We Don’t Trust You, Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” verse, and the Drake and Future beef. They specifically dissected the lyrics of Drake’s “More M’s” verse. Budden applied it to Future and speculated that they are indeed beefing over a woman. “They fighting over girls like all the rappers always have,” Budden said of the verse’s final line. “There’s only a few people he could be talking to,” his co-hosts also chimed in. 

Joe Budden connected “More M’s” to Drake’s “What Would Pluto Do” from For All the Dogs, hinting at an escalation of his reported “static” with Future. Budden also theorized Future’s “Everyday Hustle” as a diss track. Regardless of his current standing with Drake, Joe Budden fueled the rumors of “More M’s” being a jab at Future, finding it thoroughly entertaining. These theories may be speculative, but “More M’s” could be aimed toward Future, considering Drake’s affinity for subliminal disses.

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Kendrick Lamar Disses Drake & J. Cole: Unpacking Future & Metro Boomin’s “Like That”

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Future and Metro Boomin finally released their long-awaited collab album We Don’t Trust You last week. It arrived to a flurry of positive reviews from critics and fans alike. One stand-out moment on the record was a surprise, with an uncredited Kendrick Lamar feature on the track “Like That.” Much to the shock of listeners, Kendrick brought some incredibly competitive energy to the song. Notably, he explicitly took shots at Drake and J. Cole. Fans have already begun spreading jokes and memes about the explosive verse online. Some argued that the shots mark the first blood in a hip hop world war. With artists already taking sides and fans anticipating a fiery response from J. Cole and Drake, let’s dive into Kendrick’s lyrics on “Like That” and dissect the bars.

Kendrick Has Had Smoke For Drake For Years

Long before Kendrick Lamar made his feelings clear on “Like That,” he and Drake have taken numerous subliminal shots at one another on tracks such as The Game’s “100,” Dr. Dre’s “Deep Water,” and Big Sean’s “Control.” Kendrick’s “Control” verse famously called out a wide array of his musical contemporaries, with some taking the mention of their name as a compliment, while others considered it a call to arms. When the song first premiered in 2013, Drake responded in an interview with Billboard, stating, “I know good and well that [Kendrick Lamar]‘s not murdering me, at all, in any platform. So when that day presents itself, I guess we can revisit the topic.”

While the subliminal shots over the years have been minor enough for some fans to ignore the Cold War feud, Kendrick’s “Like That” verse is the most overt diss yet, specifically responding to lyrics by J. Cole and Drake on their recent collab track “First Person Shooter.” On “First Person Shooter,” Drake raps, “First-person shooter mode, we turnin’ your song to a funeral.” The opening lyrics to Kendrick’s “Like That” feature respond to this lyric directly, stating, “These n****s talkin’ out of they necks, don’t pull no coffin out of your mouth, I’m way too paranoid for a threat.” Elsewhere on the track, Kendrick raps, “Say it’s a lot of goodies with a check I mean, ah / I hope them sentiments symbolic / Ah, my temperature bipolar I choose violence.” These bars reference Drake’s ongoing deal with Nike while likening his rap rival to that of an ineffective Twitter troll.

Kendrick Specifically Aims At J. Cole For The First Time

Despite Kendrick’s years-long under-the-radar beef with Drake, he and Cole have had a positive relationship with one another in the past. The duo have worked together on numerous tracks, toured worldwide, and even teased a collaborative album, which never ultimately materialized. However, it appears as though J. Cole’s lyrics on “First Person Shooter,” referring to himself, Drake, and Kendrick as the Big 3 artists leading the rap game, sparked this fiery response from Kendrick Lamar in the first place.

On “Like That,” Kendrick Lamar alludes to his foes clicking up before name-checking both “First Person Shooter” and Drake’s album For All The Dogs. Kendrick raps, “F*** sneak dissin’ / First person shooter, I hope they came with three switches,” and “For all your dogs gettin’ buried, that’s a K with all these nines, he gon’ see Pet Sematary.” His most explicit jab at J. Cole responds directly to the Big 3 discussion, with the bar, “Think I won’t drop the location? I still got PTSD / Motherf*** the Big 3, n**** it’s just Big Me.” Clearly, Kendrick Lamar felt insulted by the mere notion that Drake and J. Cole are on his level, rebuking the notion of sharing the crown with two rappers he views to be beneath him artistically.

Drake & J. Cole Have Not Responded On Wax

While Drake had some choice words for his detractors at a recent concert stop, neither J. Cole nor Drake have responded to Kendrick’s “Like That” verse in the days since it was released. Fans anticipate a mellow rebuttal from Cole, possibly in the form of a “Might Delete Later” vlog entry or a freestyle verse. Fans are skeptical that Drake will directly respond to Kendrick Lamar on a record. Many claim that Drake can’t write a compelling diss to the Compton rapper. This is especially after receiving a scathing lyrical beating from Pusha T on the track “The Story of Adidon” several years ago.

Either way, “Like That” will surely not end this beef, as Future and Metro Boomin appear to have sided with Kendrick, along with other notable collaborators such as Rick Ross and The Weeknd. After J. Cole and Drake linked on For All The Dogs, many fans hoped to see a big 3 collaboration on Cole’s upcoming LP The Fall Off. Now, the idea of such a collaboration seems further from materializing than ever before.

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Nicki Minaj “Big Foot”: A Lyrical Breakdown Of The Megan Thee Stallion Diss

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It’s been nearly five years since “Hot Girl Summer” dominated the charts, and the track’s former collaborators are at war right now. Days after Megan Thee Stallion’s shots at Nicki Minaj on her new single “HISS,” the Pink Friday 2 rapper responded with “Big Foot” in the wee hours of Monday morning. This comes after a whole weekend’s worth of social media responses, Twitter rants, promo material, and more from the First Lady of Young Money. However, with this diss track, she goes into a little more detail when it comes to her main grievances toward the Houston superstar.

Naturally, fans are debating the meaning of certain lyrics beyond the standard “I’m a better rapper” talk, speculating on what else they could attack each other with, and ultimately, whether this cut is a solid diss. Does it live up to Nicki Minaj’s own hype for it, or does it fall short of expectations? No matter what you think or which side you fall on, there are plenty of lyrics to break down and comment on here. If Megan Thee Stallion doesn’t come through with a response… will “Big Foot” stand on its own two feet or will it limp to an easy “victory”? And if Meg does reply on wax, will Nicki’s diss come out on top, or will she need to scramble in the studio to improve her chances?

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Nicki Minaj Takes On The Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez Case

To answer these questions, let’s start with what most people probably wanted to hear about: the Tory Lanez case. Nicki Minaj thinks that Megan Thee Stallion is lying about the whole thing, and offered some particular jabs. For one, there’s the “Big Foot” and “good foot” reference about her being shot in just one foot, whereas she originally claimed it was both. “Bad b***h, she like six foot, I call her Bigfoot/ The b***h fell off, I said, ‘Get up on your good foot.’” Also, the “Everybody” hitmaker paints a picture of Meg “rubbing on Tory toupée” and asking her: “F**k you get shot with no scar?” For what it’s worth, the Hottie did post a picture of the injury on social media, although folks theorize that she was actually hurt by broken glass. Hence: “Glass fragment foot a** b***h.”

Not only that, but Nicki Minaj also roped Kelsey Harris into this, Megan Thee Stallion’s former best friend who got with Tory Lanez. They had a falling out as a result of all this, and Nicki took aim, claiming that Meg slept with Harris’ man and didn’t chastise a friend for speaking on her best friend’s child online. “F***in’ your best friend man is cr*zy, you the type, though” and “You know, whenever I meet a woman that would f**k her friend’s man (And let your friend talk about your ex-friend’s baby on the Internet), I know that they have a very evil spirit” are highlights in this regard.

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Carl Crawford, 1501 Certified Entertainment & The Industry

“B***h, you better stop that dialogue/ Before I hit Carl and buy your catalog,” Nicki Minaj warns in the song’s intro (which, by the way, is delivered in a slightly spoken-word style that the outro doubles down on much harder). With this, she opened the floodgates on Megan Thee Stallion’s animosity towards her former label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, and its CEO Carl Crawford. After many disputes about royalties, contract details, and attempted sabotage, Megan and 1501 settled a lawsuit, resulting in her current status as an independent artist with a lot of industry backing. Minaj also questions this, as she claims that she didn’t earn the space she occupies in the game by merit, but rather by connections and favors.

“Uh, still ain’t topped ‘Red Ruby’/ Tryna steal the sauce, I said, ‘Get up out my cookbook,’” Nicki Minaj raps in reference to “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.” That single from her included a line about “not f***ing with horses” that many interpreted as a shot towards Megan Thee Stallion. With it, she also suggests Megan is stealing from others and not implementing her own style. “They got you all them Grammys, but your flow’s still a no” also alludes to this idea that the “one flow h*e” bought her success. As such, Nicki might buy the 28-year-old’s catalog just so she can profit off of what she perceives to be lesser work than hers that is owed to her influence.

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Megan’s Relationships With Other Rappers

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion attend the BET Hip Hop Awards 2019 at Cobb Energy Center on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)

“Big Foot” continues this line of thought by referencing Megan Thee Stallion’s past romance rumors with other rappers. Therefore, Nicki Minaj insinuates that she used these relationships as stepping stones, and uses sexual favors to rise in the game. Through some wordplay, Nicki names French Montana, Moneybagg Yo, Trey Songz, DaBaby, G-Eazy, and the aforementioned Carl Crawford. “Sort of like French… She wanna party with DaBaby while rubbin’ on Tory toupe/ I guess she needed Moneybaggs for them Trey Songz/ She G-Eazy, Carl made her crawl for it.”

Most notably, Nicki Minaj name-drops her ex-boyfriend Pardison Fontaine as a ghostwriter. Meg and Pardi had a rough split with a lot of baggage and accusations of cheating, fake artistry, and more. “For a free beat, you could hit Megan raw/ If you a ghostwriter, party (Pardi) in Megan jaw.” In addition, the 41-year-old alludes to a tweet she let out saying that Future “made [her] pay” $250K for a feature. Other lines from Nicki Minaj suggest Megan Thee Stallion is simply mad that no one loves her back. “She just mad that no n***a ever loved her/ No n***a gon’ stand ten toes behind her/ Is it my fault I got good vagin-er?“

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Thee Stallion’s Mother, Kenneth Petty & Megan’s Law

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Megan Thee Stallion performs at Coachella on April 16, 2022 in Indio, California. (Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Now we arrive at arguably the most controversial and heavy part of “Big Foot.” Megan Thee Stallion referenced Megan’s Law on “HISS” (a U.S. law requiring publicly available information on registered sex offenders), which most people thought blasted Nicki Minaj’s husband. Nicki and Kenneth Petty face backlash and scrutiny not just for his past, but for their alleged subsequent efforts to silence his accuser and erase this blemish. We bring this up because it gave the Barbz’s leader impetus to reference Meg’s family and condemn alleged hypocrisy. “This little begging wh*re talking about Megan’s Law/ For a free beat, you could hit Megan raw” and “Now, since you think it’s funny to speak about people’s families, we’ll all join in, we’ll all play the reindeer games” target this.

As such, Nicki Minaj mentions Holly Thomas (rap name Holly-Wood), Megan Thee Stallion’s mother who died in 2019 of a cancerous brain tumor. Connecting this to the Tory Lanez case again and other accusations, Roman invokes Thomas’ memory. “Swearing on your dead mother when you lie” is an example, and obviously, so are the chorus and outro: “‘Cause she was lying on your dead mama, on-on your dead mama” and “If you don’t apologize to your mama in 24 hours/ S**t gonna get uglier than KenBarbie, okay? Don’t play.” What’s more is that Nicki claims Meg slept with Holly’s partner (Sigh, how you f**k your mother man when she die?) and points to more alleged secrets. “But, I’m very serious, h*e, the things that you’ve lied about, even pertaining to your mom, you don’t want them out, okay?“

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Nicki Calls Out Alleged Lies & Warns Megan Of What’s Next

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Nicki Minaj at The 2019 Met Gala on May 06, 2019 in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

On that note, perhaps the most salient point of “Big Foot” is Nicki Minaj’s claim that Megan Thee Stallion is a false front. “How you go on Gayle King and can’t cry?” (plus “You was lying to the Queen, then you went lying to the King, Gayle“) tackles Megan’s interview where she didn’t shed a tear despite her emotional testimony. Additionally, Minaj brings up alleged liposuction (Why did you lie about your lipo?). The Kenneth Petty debacle also resurfaces, calling his crimes “30-year-old tea, so stale” and accusing Thee Stallion of being drunk and belligerent. “Kylie kicked you out and made you stumble to the car.” Finally, Nicki asks: “Why the f**k is you humping on a minor?” It’s unclear whether she’s mocking Megan asking her this question or accusing her of this behavior.

“I don’t think you want the next installment of this song,” Nicki Minaj warns Megan Thee Stallion in the spoken-word outro. “Now listen up, Big Foot,
you know I got a lot of tea, I went easy on you,” Nicki says. “Soon as your new nose heals, and soon as your -– well, let’s leave that for the second installment, brrr!” As such, she suggests another bombshell revelation or attack is coming soon. With all that in mind, what did you think of this diss track? Do you think Tina Snow will bite back harder, or is this a checkmate from the jump? Hit the comments section with your takes and stay up to date on HNHH for more updates on this battle.

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