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Why Is DJ Vlad Under Fire For His Drake-Kendrick Comments?

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DJ Vlad, real name Vladislav Lyubovny, is best known for his website, VladTV, where he holds interviews with celebrities from all spheres of entertainment. Vlad however, is no stranger to controversy. The Ukrainian-American personality is quite a polarizing figure in culture, and frequently receives backlash for his content. Recently, he earned the backlash of the Black community following his comments on the ongoing beef between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake. His comments led to a heated Twitter exchange with Princeton University professor, Morgan Jenkins. With this, many claimed DJ Vlad attempted to weaponize his white privilege unlike ever before. 

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What Did DJ Vlad Say And Why Is He Under Fire?

The rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has spanned a few weeks now, with each blasting the other via diss tracks. Kendrick Lamar’s latest entry to the battle, “Not Like Us,” was released on May 4, on the heels of his previous entry, “Meet The Grahams.” As expected, “Not Like Us” went viral immediately for its catchy beat and lyrics. But what stood out the most was Kendrick doubling down on all his allegations against Drake.

However, somewhere in the heat of the viral moment was DJ Vlad. He took to Twitter to share his criticism of K-Dot’s latest entry. “Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” needed a better mix,” he began. “It takes away from the song.” It didn’t take long for his tweet to garner a pile of backlash. DJ Vlad’s comments were deemed “unnecessary,” as well as an attempt to put the spotlight on himself. 

Among the backlash was a tweet from Princeton University professor, Morgan Jenkins who simply responded, “You are WHITE. This is a BLACK FOLK AFFAIR.” This sentiment has been shared by several against non-Black people who have attempted to leave commentary on the diss tracks. Vlad responded negatively to Jerkins’ post and began to tag Princeton, her employer, in his subsequent responses. 

DJ Vlad Pulls A Karen

DJ Vlad tagged the institution in multiple tweets against Jerkins, seemingly attempting to get her fired from her position. In one of his tweets, he said, “Wait, so a professor at @Princeton is telling me that a white person shouldn’t be allowed to voice their opinion about Hip-Hop? Is that how you interact with your students?” Jerkins, who is the niece of Hip-Hop icon Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins eventually clarified that the semester was over and her current contract with Princeton was completed, but that didn’t stop Vlad from continuing to tag the institution. 

In his tweets, he seemingly urged the university to fire Jerkins, claiming that her comments were “ignorant and bigoted.” In a tweet to Jerkins, he said, “Good luck being a professor at @Princeton again. I doubt the university supports their faculty telling non-black students to shut the fuck up about anything Hip-Hop related because of their skin color.”

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Was There An Apology?

Following the exchange, Jerkins received an outpour of support online. Many people accused DJ Vlad of weaponizing his whiteness against a Black woman, something that he has been accused of in the past. Furthermore, social media users were also quick to point out that Vlad’s initial tweet got multiple disagreeing responses from men of all races, many of whom shared the same sentiment as Jerkins. The fact that he chose to double down on hers, and immediately escalated it to the point of including her place of work, led to him getting slammed on Twitter.

Things were quiet over the weekend for Vlad, but other Twitter users continued to fire at him for his comments. Unsurprisingly, he was also labeled a “Karen.” Furthermore, it led to users digging deeper into Vlad’s history of involving himself with Black culture. On Monday, May 6, however, Vlad attempted to take back his statements. 

He tweeted, “Since it’s Monday, let me clear the air and state that I never had any intention of filing a complaint to Princeton for former professor Morgan Jerkins saying that white people aren’t allowed to comment on Kendrick Lamar’s music. She trolled me and I trolled back.” Jerkins responded to this tweet stating that DJ Vlad was lying, as he had already tagged Princeton multiple times. Moreover, he had even allegedly tried to contact her family. 

On Wednesday, May 8, DJ Vlad took to his Twitter once more. However, this time was to issue a public apology to Jerkins. The apology stated, “After considerable reflection, I would like to apologize to @MorganJerkins for tagging her job in my replies during our Twitter exchange last weekend.” Unsurprisingly, the apology rang hollow to many. Vlad also deleted all his tweets from the exchange with Jerkins before publicly apologizing. 

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Drake “Family Matters”: Unpacking The Bars

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On “Family Matters,” Drake gives a bold retort to Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” and “6:16 in LA.” This marks his third entry in their lyrical battle. As expected, Drake directs a barrage of pointed jabs towards Kendrick. But while he tries to dismantle the allegations Kendrick has woven into his own tracks, he makes sure to leave more than one verse for some of his other industry “enemies.” The result is a polarizing track filled with grand allegations, call-outs, and shots fired in multiple directions, including at A$AP Rocky and Rihanna.

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Premise And Production 

The track features three distinct beat switches, mirroring Kendrick’s style, to emphasize the seriousness of the attack. Additionally, production credits for the track belong to Canadian producers Boi1da, Tay Keith, and Mark Ronson. Overall, the track’s sound is as heavyweight as its content, and picks up from “Push Ups.” Drake also bends different musical elements to create a sound that’s both familiar and fresh. While the beats are hard-hitting, the bass lines are deep, there’s also urgency in the rhythm that matches the gravity of the words.

Opening Shots 

Drake’s mother, Sandra Graham’s voice opens “Family Matters” with “‘Maybe in this song, you shouldn’t start by saying…” right before it cuts to Drake rapping: “N***a, I said it, I know that you mad  / I’ve emptied the clip over friendlier jabs / You mentioned my seed, now deal with his dad / I gotta go bad, I gotta go bad.” This line establishes that his anger at Kendrick was not just about questioning his Blackness. It’s also about bringing his son Adonis into the beef.

Familial Offenses

Drake picks Kendrick’s relationship with his family apart for the entirety of “Family Matters.” In regards to Kendrick’s father Drake raps: “Your daddy got robbed by Top, you Stunna and Wayne, like father, like son / Anthony set up the plays, Kojo be chargin’ you double for nothin’.” This references the claims he made on “Push Ups” where he alleged TDE boss Top Dawg locked Kendrick in a bad contract for the 17 years he was at TDE. Drake references, “DUCKWORTH,” a song detailing how Kendrick’s dad avoided getting robbed by Top Dawg.

Meanwhile the music video for “Family Matters” shows what looks to be Kendrick’s mother’s Dodge Caravan, which appeared on the cover of good kid, m.A.A.d city. The video sees the car getting towed through Toronto before getting violently crushed in a junkyard. Then, in the third verse, he shoots a line at Kendrick’s trans uncle whom Kendrick references in his song “Auntie Diaries.” Drake raps, “Where is your uncle at? ‘Cause I wanna talk to the man of the house.”

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Drake’s Comes For Kendrick’s Relationship

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LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Rapper Kendrick Lamar (C) and Whitney Alford attend The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

“Family Matters” also touches on Kendrick’s romantic life. First, Drake goes ahead and flips the Black authenticity script on Kendrick. He points out that Kendrick’s fiancée, Whitney, is also half-Black. He also references Kendrick allegedly cheating on his fiancée with white women. “You the Black messiah wifin’ up a mixed queen / And hit vanilla cream to help out with your self-esteem,” he raps. 

Moreover, he suggested through his lyrics that Kendrick physically assaulted his fiancée Whitney. “Your baby mama captions always screamin, ‘Save me’ / You did her dirty all her life, you tryna make peace,” he said. As if that weren’t explicit enough, he continued, “When you put your hands on your girl, is it self-defense ’cause she bigger than you?” Furthermore, Drake alleged that Kendrick’s label intervened amid the alleged domestic violence allegations. “They hired a crisis management team / to clean up the fact that you beat on your queen.”

Finally, to seal the crown, Drake suggests that one of Kendrick’s kids is not his own. Specifically, he claims the baby might belong to Dave Free. So the track not only touches on K-Dot’s alleged infidelity, but also Whitney’s. “I heard that one of them little kids might be Dave Free / Don’t make it dave Free’s / ‘Cause if your GM is your BM secret BD / Then this is all making plenty f*ckin sense to me.”

Accusations Of Inauthenticity And Disloyalty

 
 
 
 
 
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On “Family Matters,” Drake accuses Kendrick of being a fake Black activist and a subpar rapper. He also questions his credibility within gang-related culture. “If you had a set they’d give your ass a DP / But you civilian gang, in real life you PC,” he rapped. Drake also claimed that Kendrick’s best raps are actually the work of Baby Keem. “K.Dot shit is only hitting hard when Baby Keem put his pen to it,” he raps.

Interestingly, he also reveals how Kendrick was allegedly behind his lawsuit for using 2Pac’s voice on “Taylor Made Freestyle.” The track, which made use of AI, was heavily polarizing upon release. Moreover, Drake faced criticism for the use of AI. “A cease-and-desist is for h*es / Can’t listen to lies that come out of your mouth / You called the Tupac estate / And begged them to sue me and get that s**t down.”

Prior to all this, Drake also calls Kendrick’s loyalty into question. When Drake first announced “Family Matters,” it was with an Instagram post featuring a whole other song, “Buried Alive Interlude.” In the snippet, he flips a Take Care tune (the same song Kendrick appeared on) against the Compton rapper. Drake also raps about bringing Kendrick on his Club Paradise tour as an opening act in 2012. Moreover, he brings up J. Cole in one of the verses. “And wait, you say your brother Jermaine, but you wanted him to stay out of the light,” he spits.

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The Case Against Other Artists

Drake makes it clear on “Family Matters” that no one is beyond reach. As a result, he launches verbal volleys at a host of figures. Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, Rick Ross, A$AP Rocky, and industry heavyweight Dave Free receive mentions on the diss song. For example, he accuses Metro Boomin of swaying Future against him and as a result, bringing artists like Kendrick Lamar to attack him further. “Leland Wayne, he a f*ckin’ lame, so I know he had to be an influence / These n****s had a plan and they finally found a way to rope you into it / Two separate albums dissin’, I just did a Kim to it, n****, skim through it.”

With ASAP Rocky, the insults even involve Rihanna, whom he refers to as “Fring,” a supposed nickname Drake gave her when they dated. “Gassed ’cause you hit my BM first, n**** / do the math, who I was hittin’ then? / I ain’t even know you rapped still ’cause they only talkin’ ’bout your ‘fit again / Probably gotta have a kid again ‘fore you think of droppin’ any sh*t again / Even when you do drop, they gon’ say you should’ve modeled ’cause it’s mid again / Smokin’ Fenty ’bout it, should’ve put you on the first one, tryna get it in” Unsurprisingly, much of Drake’s jabs at other artists were met with criticism. He was also accused of his inability to let his past relationships go. 

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Drake Gets Clowned By Oscar Mayer With “BBL Glizzy” Hot Dog Campaign

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It’s no secret that Drake’s current “20 v. 1” debacle has been a huge moment in hip-hop, but evidently, the viral beefs have also reached some unlikely candidates. Recently, meat and cold cut brand Oscar Mayer decided to hop in, trolling the Canadian hitmaker with their new “BBL Glizzy” campaign. For those who don’t know, Glizzy is slang for hot dog, which is what the company is using the feuds to promote.

The campaign is a nod to Metro Boomin’s recent “BBL Drizzy” contest, which saw the producer cook up a beat and offer a cash reward for his favorite submission. Last we reported, it was up to $10K. Oscar Mayer’s official Instagram account posted a photo of two hot dogs earlier this week, spelling out “BBL Glizzy” in condiments. “The only beef we care about now #BBL #Glizzy,” they captioned the post, boldly tagging both Drake and Metro Boomin.

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Oscar Mayer Picks A Side

Notably, Rick Ross has also been calling Drake “BBL Drizzy” since April, insinuating that the rapper got a Brazillian Butt Lift and other surgical procedures to enhance his appearance. Of course, social media users are out in full force with jokes in Oscar Mayer’s comments section, expressing shock that the company seemingly picked a side. “Drake catching stray dogs,” one Instagram commenter writes. “Mustard on the beef bro,” another adds.

While the general consensus is that Kendrick Lamar came out on top with his diss tracks, Drake does still have a few peers in his corner. Tory Lanez weighed in from prison recently, for example, declaring him the winner in a conversation with Joe Budden. According to Budden, however, it didn’t seem as though he’d heard “Meet The Grahams” or “Not Like Us” yet. What do you think of Oscar Mayer capitalizing on Drake’s viral beefs? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Tha Dogg Pound Talks New Album “We All We Got” And Weighs In On Drake Vs. Kendrick Lamar

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You can’t have a conversation about West Coast Hip-Hop without mentioning Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound. In fact, they serve as the pioneers who paved the way for gangsta rap, especially on this side of the country. Back in the day, if you saw Snoop Dogg, you saw Kurupt and Daz Dillinger with him. The Hip-Hop duo was first featured on Snoop’s debut solo album, Doggystyle, in the song “For All My N****z & Bitchez”… and it’s been up ever since. And with Doggystyle being released over three decades ago, fans have been wondering: will we ever see another Dogg Pound album? 

With Snoop being the marketing genius he is, he had to capitalize on the moment. The trio recently shook up the rap game by dropping their single and visual to “Smoke Up,” with a montage of celebrity cameos asking: “what’s up with Tha Dogg Pound? I heard they broke up.” Everyone including Ray J, Xzibit, Tyrese Gibson, Flavor Flav, NLE Choppa, and Druski joined in on the festivities. “Smoke Up” serves as the first single off Tha Dogg Pound’s forthcoming album titled We All We Got. The project is executive produced by Snoop Dogg, dropping on May 31st. 

HotNewHipHop had the opportunity to chat with Daz Dillinger and Kurupt at their private album listening session at Snoop’s compound in Inglewood, California. 

“Smoke Up” is going crazy. What’re you most excited for and why?

Daz Dillinger: Everybody to share their weed and smoke up. [laughs]

Kurupt: I’m excited to see what people’s reaction is to this great music that we’re finna to give to them. To get on our page, and it’s bonafide West Coast shit. 

Why We All We Got? Explain that title. 

Kurupt: Because that’s real. We all we got. 

Daz Dillinger: We all we got. Look at your family. You got your mother, father. They’re still here, right? See, we don’t have our moms. And Del Mar doesn’t have his father. Me and Snoopy still have ours, so we all we got. What else do we get? Besides us. Through our 30 semi venture year venture in this game, Delmar and Snoop — shit, since they were kids. We All We Got is self-explanatory.

What was the best memory from creating this album?

Kurupt: When I came in the studio, I didn’t know Daz was gonna be there. I talked to Daz, trying to get his mind right. I talked to Snoop, trying to get his mind right. They both was doing their family shit, so ain’t too much I can do. The next thing you know, I walked in the studio in and Delmar’s there. I walk in with Snoop and Daz is there. I’m like oh shit, you motherfuckers think y’all slick? Good job. That was the greatest thing ever.

Daz Dillinger: He’s been smiling ever since. [laughs]

Kurupt: Ever since.

What about you Daz?

Daz Dillinger: Digging in Snoop’s weed bag again. Half ounce. Sack got bigger.

Kurupt: Did you just tell on yourself?

Daz Dillinger: He don’t give a damn. He’s happy I’m back. Have it all.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 23: American hip hop duo Tha Dogg Pound, Kurupt and Daz Dillinger perform at 93.5 KDAY’s Hip Hop Harvestat Microsoft Theater on November 23, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)

Snoop executive produced the album, how smoked out were those sessions? 

Daz Dillinger: It was pretty smoke-aful.

Kurupt: Oh yeah, it was smoke-aful.

How do y’all feel about the Kendrick versus Drake beef?

Daz Dillinger: That’s Kurupt, that’s his little kid right there.

Kurupt: He’s grown, but that is my killer. 

Daz Dillinger: He’s a grown kid.

Who, Kendrick? 

Kurupt: Hell yeah.

Daz Dillinger: He said the KDot stands for Kurupt. [laughs]

Kurupt: I just found out about the situation a couple of days ago. I listened to one of Kendrick’s records that they played for me, then my nephew MarMar Oso that night played me Drake’s. I heard that one like damn, they both bussin’ though. See, ‘cause they both my friends. Except, Drake’s my favorite artist. 

Damn, for real?

Kurupt: Hell yeah, I tell everybody in every interview. They say “who ya favorite artist?” Drake, because his style man. He’s all over the place with his shit. He could give you melodies to your heart ass, he can give you this mic. He’s everywhere. And when he gives you the mic, he’s Trump tight on it. He’s got rhymes. But Kendrick is my killer, see? So it’s awkward. It’s like ah.

I don’t know how they got into it, but I hope people didn’t forget about KDot. The Kendrick thing, maybe they got it confused. Kendrick Lamar. That’s like me calling myself Ricardo Brown, but they forget about Kurupt Young Gotti. See, they forget about Kurupt. Well, I got three spectrums. Ricardo Brown, I could make that work. Then there’s Kurupt, then there’s Gotti.

Daz Dillinger: Kurupt the Kingpin. 

Kurupt: People must have forgotten about KDot or something, because why would you want to feud with this guy? This guy is a beast. This kid, he got the key to the city. From murder though. Not because he’s a great artist, he got it from the mic. War. I’m just like ah. I don’t know enough to really give up an opinion.

What about you Daz?

Daz Dillinger: I love it all, ain’t nobody got killed.

Are things going too far?

Daz Dillinger: Ummm, if they never see each other. They can keep it on wax. LL Cool J and Ice T did. 

Kurupt & Daz Dillinger
STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Kurupt (L) and Daz Dillinger of Tha Dogg Pound perform during “Today Was a Good Day!” at Stockton Arena on September 30, 2023 in Stockton, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

Who do you believe is winning?

Daz Dillinger: KDot. Because every n*gga in the hood banging and dancing. Drake’s shit in the club, but Kendrick’s shit in the street. A lot of n*ggas in the streets can’t get to the club, so we in the street.

Do you believe it will continue?

Daz Dillinger: I thought Drake pulled out the white flag. It’s wearing him out.

Best song from the battle overall?

Daz Dillinger: Kendrick rapped about what, eight minutes or something? [laughs]

Kurupt: Was that Kendrick or was that Drake?

Daz Dillinger: Both of them, shit. They did about nine minutes a piece.

Kurupt: I’m such an old man. I’m so out of touch.

How does this beef today compared to when you guys were coming up?

Daz Dillinger: It don’t. It don’t compare. Ain’t no ambulance being called.

Both: [laughs]

Anything we should know about We All We Got?

Daz Dillinger: May 31st, Daz and Kurupt. Kurupt and Daz. Snoop Dogg, Death Row Records. We here. 

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Kendrick Lamar Copyright Strikes Edited Version Of “Meet The Grahams”

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Kendrick Lamar is standing by what he said. “Meet the Grahams” was one of the most devastating diss songs ever put out. Over a haunting Alchemist beat, Lamar laid into his opponent, Drake, and laid out all the reasons why the Toronto rapper is a phony. He addressed Drake’s son and both his parents, but the biggest revelation came in the song’s third verse. Lamar addressed an unnamed daughter, claiming the rapper has an 11-year-old that he has neglected to raise since rising to fame. It was a shocking moment, and one that’s been examined with a lot of scrutiny.

Many claim Lamar is making the daughter up. Some have even posited that Drake fed the rapper’s camp bad information in an attempt to bait him. There’s been no evidence to prove either theory. Fans have to decide what the truth is for themselves.

Some are so put off by the so-called “lie” Lamar told that they went the extra mile and took the third verse out of “Meet the Grahams.” Rap Radar‘s Elliot Wilson posted an edited version of the song on May 8. Lamar was not a fan of this change, however.

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Kendrick Lamar Removed A Version With Omitted Lyrics

The rapper filed a copyright violation against the edited version of “Meet the Grahams.” It was quickly taken down from social media platforms. Punch, Lamar’s former label mate at Top Dawg Entertainment, criticized the very concept of the edited version. He reposted Wilson’s tweet with a rhetorical question for the journalist. “Why would you request for it to be edited anyway,” he asked. “Did you ask for edits on anything else?”

Kendrick Lamar’s decision to take down the edited “Meet the Grahams” was no accident. The rapper has been very hands-on with song rollout over the last few months. He removed the copyrights for his Drake disses, meaning content creators who review “Meet the Grahams” or “Not Like Us” can profit from their videos. This was an unprecedented move, and one that earned Lamar lots of praise from online creators. It’s obvious the censoring of his work is not something he’s willing to tolerate, however.

The version of “Meet the Grahams” without mention of Drake’s daughter is no more. All that remains is the rapper’s original, brutal version.

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Drake Gets Second Trespasser At His Toronto Home In Two Days

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Drake is the rap kingpin of Toronto. His moniker “6 God” is literally in reference to the city’s area code. Things have been dicey for Drake in the city, however, since he became embroiled in the Kendrick Lamar battle. His OVO store was vandalized with the title of Lamar’s latest diss, and a shooting led to a member of his security being shot in the chest. The misfortune continued on May 9. According to TMZ, the rapper was paid a visit by an unidentified trespasser.

The Toronto Police Department told TMZ they received a call around 3:30 pm ET on Thursday. The caller stated that a trespasser was walking around Drake’s property. The trespasser was arguing with Drake’s security by the time police arrived on the scene. It’s unclear what transpired between the trespasser and the rapper’s security. The former was, however, subsequently taken to the hospital. The information lines up with reports from earlier in the day, which stated that an ambulance was spotted near the rapper’s mansion. The trespasser has not been identified.

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It’s the second time in two days this bizarre interaction has taken place. On May 8, a different trespasser approached the front gate of Drake’s estate. Police subsequently detained the man. The rapper has not issued a statement regarding either incident. He has, however, talked about the issue of gun violence as it pertains to Toronto.

Drake appeared in the 2019 documentary Remember Me, Toronto to assert that he was firmly against it. He also spoke on how his fame makes him a target, and the difficulty he has balancing that with a desire to give back to the community.

“It’s a daunting path to try and be the biggest and baddest from your ends,” he explained. “It’s just way more impactful if you put all that energy into a grind that people remember you and say, ‘I remember that guy came around and gave us all a chance.’ Those are the people who get the glory story.” Hopefully the trend of trespassers at the rapper’s home doesn’t continue.

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Kendrick Lamar Continues To Out-Stream Drake With “Not Like Us” Diss Track

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Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s lyrical feud continues to have a chokehold on hip-hop fans everywhere, and it looks like K-Dot is coming out on top, at least in terms of streams. According to a new Tweet by Kurrco, the Compton-born performer’s diss track “Not Like Us” got three times the amount of streams on Spotify than Drake’s “Family Matters” yesterday. It earned a whopping 12.2M, while Drizzy’s garnered 4.2M.

“Not Like Us” is what many would consider the most hard-hitting song of the entire beef. On it, Kendrick accuses Drake of being a “pedophile” and more. Kendrick’s other disses, including “Euphoria,” “Like That,” and his Future and Metro Boomin collab “Like That,” were also streamed more than any of Drake’s yesterday.

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Kendrick Lamar & Drake Beef Results In Massive Streaming Numbers

While this is certainly unfortunate for Drake’s camp, it doesn’t necessarily come as a surprise. Ultimately, many have decided that Kendrick Lamar washed Drake, though it’s not exactly clear if the battle is over. Yesterday, DJ Akademiks hopped online to reveal that he’s “waiting on a few records,” which led fans to speculate that new diss tracks are on the way. Whether or not anything could outshine what’s already been released, however, remains to be seen. As for where Drake’s at with all of this, he recently shared a cryptic post on his Instagram Story, highlighting a scene from the series “A Man In Full.”

In the scene, the main character lies dead on the ground, delivering a dramatic posthumous monologue. “I don’t mean this as a criticism,” he begins. “Maybe I do. But when you die, will people notice? When I go, there are gonna a lot of memories of me by a lot of people, many who hate me. Even so, a person needs to live with vigor. Otherwise, what’s the point?” What do you think of Kendrick Lamar continuing to out-stream Drake? Who do you think came out on top amid their feud? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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DJ Vlad’s Biggest Controversies

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DJ Vlad is better known as the founder of VladTV. To many, he has established himself as a prominent figure in Hip Hop media. However, this sentiment isn’t unanimously shared. After all, DJ Vlad has had his fair share of controversial moments, led by his interviews, which many have found to be exploitative in nature.  Most recently, he’s been under intense fire for trying to get a Black Professor fired from Princeton, which many have attributed to white fragility. But a couple more controversies have surrounded DJ Vlad over the years. 

His Interview Style

One of the primary criticisms directed at DJ Vlad revolves around his interview techniques. Numerous Hip Hop artists have publicly criticized DJ Vlad for his interview style, particularly his choice of questions. Some feel he crosses boundaries and exploits sensitive topics for clicks and views. Many of his questions are provocative, taking aim at crime, violence, and legal issues among predominantly Black artists. This approach has led to accusations that he sensationalizes serious issues for entertainment value.

Further, DJ Vlad employs a distinctive style of interview that many view as interrogative. For example, the New Jersey rapper Tsu Surf called him out on this, saying, “Realistically, there is such a thing as bait. You’re a baiter. Of course, you wouldn’t say, ‘I got anybody indicted,’ but you fish. You feel me? And some of my peers, some of the people that sat in this seat aren’t smart or witty enough to know when there is bait being swung their way, or when they are supposed to dip the bait.”

Suspected Involvement With Law Enforcement

Another contentious aspect of DJ Vlad’s career is suspicion about his cooperation with law enforcement. Several interviewees have raised concerns about statements made during interviews being used against them in legal proceedings. And if we’re being honest, his interview style doesn’t help his case. During discussions, guests sit in front of the camera. At the same time, Vlad, reportedly at another location, asks probing questions that can come across as highly incriminating and potentially suggestive of a setup.

This has given the platform a reputation for having a curse—the “Vlad Curse.” People have alleged that whoever Vlad interviews gets arrested. Some examples of artists include Keefe D, who was arrested for the murder of Tupac Shakur, and Ralo, who was apprehended and accused of running a cross-country drug operation. Speaking to RevoltTV about the curse, Vlad said he didn’t believe it to be true. “I mean, apart from the Keffe D situation, I’ve never heard of that actually happening,” he said. “Just to keep it 100. Like, I’ve never heard of our stuff actually being used, an interview being used against someone in a case that they actually talked about. In my rationale, for the Keefe D situation, he wrote a f*cking book.” 

Weaponizing Whiteness

Most recently, DJ Vlad shared his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s new Drake diss track, “Not Like Us,” via X. He commented on the mix, suggesting potential improvements. In response, Morgan Jerkins, an author, editor, Princeton University professor, and famed producer Darkchild’s niece, advised against involvement in the viral conversation. She wrote: “You are WHITE. This is a BLACK FOLK AFFAIR.”

Vlad responded swiftly and firmly to the remark. He even went as far as tagging Princeton directly in his reply, which many have remarked was in extremely poor taste: “Wait, so a professor at @Princeton is telling me that a white person shouldn’t be allowed to voice their opinion about Hip Hop? Is that how you interact with your students?”

The exchange continued as Vlad threatened to contact Princeton, again tagging the university. He then insinuated that she might lose her job at Princeton if he followed this action. Although Vlad tried to backtrack on his tweets the next day, saying he was only defending himself, Jerkins pointed out that he had already contacted the university by tagging them. Even the author Marc Lamont Hill tried to call Vlad out for weaponizing his whiteness, but Vlad instead made scalding comments about Lamont losing his job. Altogether, this entire exchange felt like something out of a Karen playbook, as DJ Vlad allegedly weaponized his white fragility in an attempt to get a Black woman fired.  

Employing The Use Of Click Bait Headlines

VladTV is also known for giving his videos certain titles that are sure to stir up trouble. In 2021, he titled an episode of his show, “Kal Dawson was in the car when 50 Cent Got Shot 9 Times, Kal Got Shot Also.” According to The Source, the video was focused on the harrowing incident where 50 Cent was shot multiple times. 50 Cent subsequently posted a screenshot of the video with the word “FRAUDULENT” put over the video. He also asked for the video to be taken down. “I want this video taken down now!” he said. 

Accusations Of Being A Culture Vulture

NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 26: (L-R) Avi ‘The Real Avi’ Aranbayev, Charlamagne Tha God. Chinx Drugz and DJ Vlad attend Charlamagne Tha God’s birthday celebration at Stage. 48 on June 26, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

DJ Vlad’s real name is Vladislav Lyubovny, and he is a white Ukrainian man. Therefore, his work in primarily Black culture has worked both for him and against him. As a result, Vlad has also been tagged as a “culture vulture.” Folks have accused him of preying on Black culture. Moreover, he mostly focuses on the negative side of Black artistry and communities. 

Marvin Shadi Powers, the uncle of the late rapper Bankroll Fresh, was one of the first to label DJ Vlad a “culture vulture.” VladTV debuted an interview with No Plug, the individual accused of Bankroll’s murder, during which No Plug claimed the shooting was an act of self-defense. Soon after, Powers sent a passionate letter to Vlad, calling him out on his bias. 

“You disrespectful culture vulture,” he began. “When I asked you to interview Bankroll PJ and how he was continuing the legacy, you had a subordinate call me to tell me you’re passing on PJ. He had just released a new single out, plus he’s starring in a new FX TV show (Atlanta) this fall with Childish Gambino, but no that was too positive, huh? Not enough Black-on-Black crime?”

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Drake Toronto Mansion Shooting: What We Know So Far

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Drake’s Toronto home, nicknamed “The Embassy” became the subject of intense media coverage following its unveiling on Architectural Digest in 2020. The $100 million mansion is now in the news for something other than its grandeur. Drake now joins the long list of music stars whose homes have become the target of shootings. On Tuesday, the 7th of April, the Toronto police released reports of a shooting that occurred. As of this moment, there has been only one major casualty, which is a seriously injured security personnel who was outside the mansion at the time of the incident. There has since been growing speculation that perhaps this incident is connected to Drake and Kendrick’s ongoing beef, though authorities haven’t confirmed whether that’s the case. Here are all the facts we know so far about the attack on “The Embassy.”

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The Shooting 

TORONTO, CANADA – MAY 7 : Toronto police investigate outside rapper Drake’s mansion after an overnight shooting that hospitalized a security on May 7, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images)

At about 2 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8th, a shooting occurred outside Drake’s massive 50,000 square feet mansion in Toronto. The victim was a security guard employed at the property, who was standing outside the gates when the incident took place. According to police, the guard was shot and sustained serious injuries around his chest region in what has been speculated to be a drive-by shooting (police didn’t confirm whether that’s the case). However, authorities have stated that he is presently receiving care.

Investigation And Speculation

The Toronto Police are actively investigating the shooting incident at Drake’s home. However, they have not released any descriptions of potential suspects. Furthermore, information about the getaway vehicle involved has also not been disclosed at the moment. Police said that they did collect “some video evidence which captures the incident,” though that has yet to surface. Unfortunately, on Wednesday, May 8, the police were called back to the home, where an intruder was finally apprehended, according to Toronto’s City News. 

As the investigation continues, authorities are working to determine the motive behind the attack, which remains unknown at this stage. The police have not confirmed whether Drake was present at his mansion during the shooting. However, pictures show that there were cars packed in the home. Lead inspector Paul Krawczyk has informed the public that the suspect(s) made their escape on wheels. 

This incident has raised eyebrows due to the rapper’s recent high-profile feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar. The two have been engaged in a heated exchange, trading diss tracks and leveling unsubstantiated allegations against each other. However, authorities have cautioned against drawing any premature conclusions about a potential connection between Drake’s rap beef and the shooting. That won’t stop the rumor from circulating like wildfire though. As celebrity culture and “stans” are often the cause of these stalker-like attacks, it’s not surprising that this is a theory that the public has entertained.

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Security Measures And Neighborhood Impact 

Drake’s $100 million mansion is known for its grandeur and robust security measures, including guards, fencing, and surveillance systems. The shooting has undoubtedly caused concern among residents of the luxurious Bridle Path neighborhood. The local residents have also expressed shock and dismay over the incident. They are now voicing concerns about the potential impact on the community’s sense of safety. Drake and his team have not issued any official statements regarding the shooting. Regardless, the incident has sparked reactions from fans worldwide.

So far, Drake’s team have been cooperating with the Toronto police in the background. There has also been a call for any support in identifying the attackers. It is no shock that Toronto is slowly gaining a reputation for becoming more expensive, and thus, prone to these kinds of crimes. Furthermore, experts also believe that there is an increased threat on superstars whose locations of their homes are public knowledge. 

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DJ Akademiks Hints At New Drake Song Following Days Of Silence

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DJ Akademiks has been one of the main sources of inside information throughout the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud. Overall, this makes a whole lot of sense when you consider how Drake is friendly with Ak. In fact, Drizzy was the one who informed Akademiks that “Family Matters” would be dropping on Friday night. At this stage, fans are curious as to whether or not the Canadian megastar is going to release again. Akademiks has been teasing a new song, and Drake has been pretty ambiguous on his Instagram page. That said, no one knows for sure what is going down.

Well, taking to Twitter today, Akademiks had a message for the fans. It was a cryptic one at that as he simply said “Appreciate the silence. What comes after it is usually great.” Ultimately, fans have no real idea what this means. It could have a whole plethora of meanings for all we know. That said, it does appear as though Drake has something up his sleeve. “The Heart Part 6” was not it for a lot of people, and they would have loved for him to have finished the feud with something a lot stronger.

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DJ Akademiks Continues To Have The Inside Track

Having said all of that, on the song “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar makes it apparent that he has 10 diss tracks ready to go. If that is truly the case, Drake may want to hold off on going further with the feud. After all, “Meet The Grahams” and “Not Like Us” were absolutely scathing, and both artists may damage their reputations further if this continues to go down a dark path.

Let us know what you think of this tweet from DJ Akademiks, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this signifies that a new Drake song is going to be coming out today? Or do you believe that this is all over and done with? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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