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Drake Seemingly Harassed By Man Reciting Kendrick Lamar’s Lyrics, But Fans Don’t Buy It

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While Drake hasn’t made many public appearances amid his Kendrick Lamar battle, we can only imagine the attacks that many people would throw his way if he faced a crowd. But a recent clip going viral online indicates that this may have already started. Moreover, in the video below, you can seemingly hear someone say that Drizzy “likes them young” and is probably talking to “a minor” in reference to those “Not Like Us” lyrics. However, according to various commenters, this is an old clip that someone has simply voiced over, so this didn’t actually happen to The Boy in this particular instance. It’s the sort of thing that probably convinces his defeatist argument that rap is a joke.

Furthermore, even Sexyy Red chimed into the comments section of the post below to call out how corny this harassment was, whether the clip is actually true or if the harassment is instead in the form of spreading a doctored video around to make the 6ix God look bad or like a victim. Still, it speaks to the idea that people want to see Drake confront these accusations more directly. Even Charlamagne Tha God thinks that rappers are still baiting him out for more bars and more disses. While that theory is pretty unsubstantiated and seems to misinterpret regular old discourse, it’s clear that “The Heart Part 6” wasn’t enough for some fans while that others think it should remain the last musical move in this saga.

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The Allegedly Fake Clip Of A Kendrick Lamar Fan Harassing Drake

As for the people who would say something like this to Drake in person and want to play games… They’ve got bigger issues within themselves to handle, if an OVO security guard doesn’t get to them first. Sadly, we’re sure that both him and Kendrick Lamar will face this sort of thing in the future from their rivals’ supporters. Maybe the superstars should take LL Cool J’s advice, which was specifically for the Toronto MC. “You’ll be fine, bro,” he told Aubrey via a recent interview with Charlamagne Tha God. “You just don’t take it personal… You can’t be overly sensitive. I get it. I been there, I know it. It can be upsetting… But you gotta control that.”

Meanwhile, at least there are more Drake stories popping up these days that don’t have anything to do with this beef or its accusations against both artists. For example, Toccara Jones recently reflected on how she and Melyssa Ford found out that they were both dating him at the same time. It’s certainly just gossip that is as relevant as the other salacious asides during the battle. But at least we don’t have to open up the entire can of worms this time around.

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Drake Laments The Ear-Popping Pressure Of “Being On Top” Amid Redemption Debate

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Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar has mostly died down, but nonetheless, the Toronto hitmaker remains at the forefront of hip-hop fans’ minds. He’s kept quiet on subjects like Kendrick’s LA Pop Out, his “Not Like Us” music video, and more. Unsurprisingly, this has left his followers more eager than ever to hear what he has to say, and to see what his next move will be.

While he’s yet to deliver on this front, Drake did take to Instagram recently for a late-night post. He shared a photo of himself lying in a bed with his eyes closed, surrounded by stuffed animals. “The pressure from being on top does more than just make your ears pop,” he captioned it, leaving at least some room for interpretation.

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Drake Gets Deep On IG

Of course, many suspect that the caption is a reference to the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, which left the former president with a bloody ear. It also seems to be a reminder that he’s still one of the most commercially successful hip-hop artists right now. This is one thing that’s yet to be taken away from him amid the fallout of his feud with Kendrick. Even before going back and forth with the Compton performer, he was the most-streamed rapper on Spotify all of 2024. He managed to earn this crown yet again in June.

For now, it remains to be seen if and how Drake could come back from the viral lyrical battle, which saw Kendrick throw some serious allegations his way. It appears as though he’s taking a beat to recover, and perhaps plot his next move. What do you think of Drake’s latest Instagram post? Do you agree with his message about the pressure of being on top? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Ab-Soul’s Drake “Redemption” Tweet Was Bait, Charlamagne Tha God Speculates

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It goes without saying that the past few months have been rough for Drake. After going back and forth with Kendrick Lamar in what became a wild and viral lyrical battle, the Compton rapper was declared the winner by most. Since then, Kendrick’s gone on to team up with several peers for a “Pop Out” in LA, dropped a music video for one of the most explosive tracks of the feud “Not Like Us,” and more. While some suspect that this will be impossible for Drizzy to recover from completely, others think it could still be possible, like Ab-Soul.

Earlier this week, he took to X with an interesting message, suggesting that Drake might still have a chance to redeem himself. “If Drake is the MC I imagine he can be. Redemption is not off the table,” he wrote simply. As expected, this sparked a heated debate in his replies, prompting him to clarify.

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Charlamagne Tha God Thinks Ab-Soul Was Trying To “Gas [Drake] Up”

“Key word ‘MC,’” Ab-Soul added. “But b4 my rant gets out of context. He could never Fucc wit da Gang’Nem on sum rap shyt. That was Never a question… We could still ‘potentially’ match ‘artistry’. (Removing my obvious personal/educated bias).” Now, Charlamagne Tha God has shared his take on the puzzling Tweets on The Brilliant Idiots podcast, arguing that this may have nothing but bait.

“That’s not okay,” he said. “It means Kendrick still wants to beat him up. This is ‘Hey, let’s try to gas him up to try to put something else out.’ […] I know instigation when I see instigation, I know he did that on purpose… This is all shade by the way.” What do you think of Charlamagne Tha God’s reaction to Ab-Soul’s recent Tweet about Drake? Do you agree with him or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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LL Cool J Believes “Not Like Us” Success Has Been Torture For Drake

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LL Cool J has making the rounds in promotion of his new album. One of the most consistent talking points for the rapper, outside of his own music, is the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle. LL has beefed with his fair share of rappers in the past. His POV is useful, and oftentimes insightful. He once again talked about the Drake vs. Lamar battle during a recent interview with Charlamagne tha God. This time, though, he gave advice to Drake, in particular.

LL and Charlamagne talked about rap beef more broadly before the former narrowed the focus to Drake and Kendrick Lamar. “Drake,” he said. “That ‘Not Like Us‘ sh*t, that sh*t’s torture for a motherf*cker. Ah sh*t, little kids singing to it. You know that sh*t’s bananas.” LL Cool J had a good laugh over the success of the Kendrick Lamar song, but he also expressed sympathy for Drake. “You’ll be fine, bro,” he assured the 6 God. “Don’t even trip. “You just don’t take it personal… You can’t be overly sensitive.” LL Cool J admitted that he’s been in a similar situation, where he was forced to stomach a song that was made at his expense. “I get it,” he told Charlamagne. “I been there, I know it. It can be upsetting… But you gotta control that.”

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LL Cool J Advised Drake To Not Take The Diss Personal

LL Cool J crowned Kendrick Lamar the winner of the battle during a recent Hot 97 interview. He went as far as to suggest that Drake stepping to Compton’s own was a bad idea. That being said, LL was high on Drake’s performance within the battle. “Both of them are super talented, they both did great,” he told the host. “It ain’t like Drake completely and utterly played himself…” LL also gave both rappers their flowers, and noted what the battle will do for both of their legacies. “Both of their names will be etched in history because of it,” he asserted.

LL Cool J is on the other side of his career, however. He told Charlamagne that he’s trying to be positive towards his peers. “I don’t even wanna go there,” he explained. “I wanna keep things positive energy. No problem, no fake tough guy bullsh*t.” LL backed up his claims by clearing up the long-standing rumor that he had beef with JAY-Z. He admitted that the two men exchanged bars back in 1996, but claimed that he lyrically spent after coming off an album cycle. LL also denied throwing subs at JAY on his song “Loungin.’”

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Serena Williams Roasts Drake While Dancing To “Not Like Us” At ESPYs

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In 2016, Drake hosted the ESPYs. He was praised for his performance and comedic timing. In 2024, however, Serena Williams made the ESPYs an anti-Drake affair. The tennis superstar took the stage during the event and addressed the elephant in the room. She was referenced (positively) in the diss track “Not Like Us,” and she gave the love right back to Kendrick Lamar by dancing to the stage in the middle of her speech. Serena Williams also suggested that Drake is going to have a difficult time living the song down.

Serena Williams was the host for the 2024 ESPYS, so the chances were high that she was going to make a joke about the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle. She didn’t waste any time. “If I’ve learned anything this year,” she noted. “Its that none of us should ever pick a fight with Kendrick Lamar…” The song “Not Like Us” then kicked in, and Williams danced while the crowd looked on in delight. The real blow was dealt after the song came to an end, though. Serena Williams then used Drake as an example of what can happen when someone challenges K. Dot. “He will make your hometown not like you,” she explained. “The next time Drake sits courtside at a Raptors game, they’re gonna Forest Gump him, seats taken…”

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Serena Williams And Drake Were Romantically Linked For Years

Serena Williams and Drake have a complicated personal history. They were seen together throughout 2011, which is when rumors swirled that the two were dating. Their friendship lasted several years, and the two allegedly left the 2015 US Open semi-finals together. Williams and Drake ended their friendship sometime before 2017, as the former married Alexis Ohanian and welcomed a child. Drake is believed to address the split in the song “Nothings Into Somethings.” The rapper also took aim at Ohanian in “Middle of the Ocean” from 2022. “Sidebar,” he raps. “Serena, your husband a groupie. He claim we don’t got a problem but. No, boo, it is like you comin’ for sushi.”

Serena Williams wasn’t a fan of Drake’s bars. Neither was Kendrick Lamar, evidently. He blasted Drake for talking badly about the tennis icon on the aforementioned “Not Like Us.” The bond between K. Dot and Williams tracks, given their shared Compton upbringing. “I’m glad DeRoz’ came home, y’all didn’t deserve him neither,” Dot spits. “From Alondra down to Central, n**ga better not speak on Serena.” Drake’s trash-talking came back to haunt him, and Williams just handed him another embarrassing moment on a stage he once dominated.

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Drake Trolls Kendrick Lamar With “Wife Beater” Modeled By Whitney Alford Lookalike

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Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar seems to have mostly died down. Evidently, however, that doesn’t mean he’s willing to miss an opportunity to diss the Compton-born MC. Earlier this week, the official OVO Instagram shared a series of photos, advertising some casual women’s clothing items. One of the pieces was a simple white tank top, commonly referred to as a “wife beater.” The model rocking the top bares a striking resemblance to Kendrick’s fiancée Whitney Alford. She even wore a similar top in the “Not Like Us” music video.

Throughout their lyrical battle, Drake accused Kendrick Lamar of domestic violence against Alford multiple times. Of course, fans are assuming that the ad was intentional, and a sneaky way of taking aim at the “Euphoria” rapper without actually saying anything. This is unconfirmed, though the model’s resemblance to Alford is undeniable, which raises the question of whether or not it’s even possible for this to have been a coincidence.

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While some fans are calling the apparent dig clever, others are calling him out for failing to directly address Kendrick’s latest moves. Aside from a few features and vague social media posts, Drake’s stayed mostly silent in recent weeks, despite Kendrick’s Pop Out in LA, new music video, and more. He’s paid a major price for it too, as nearly everything he posts gets him immediately ripped to shreds by K-Dot supporters.

Fortunately for him, it looks like not everyone is on Kendrick’s side, as Drake was recently crowned the most-streamed rapper of June on Spotify. It was the sixth month in a row for the Toronto hitmaker, indicating that his loyal fanbase is still very much intact. What do you think of OVO advertising “wife beaters” modeled by a Whitney Alford lookalike? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Trash Talks Black People Around White People, Lord Jamar Speculates

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Amid Kendrick Lamar’s viral lyrical battle with Drake, he told the Toronto-born performer that he doesn’t like when he uses the n-word, calling it “cringe-worthy.” This became one of the most memorable jabs of the entire feud, as it called Drake’s role in hip-hop culture into question, stirred up “culture vulture” accusations, and more.

Now, Lord Jamar has weighed in on the debate, revealing that he agrees with Kendrick. “I’m not a Drake album fan,” he began. “I don’t like… how he turns his sh*t on and off, you know what I mean? […] It’s just like, n****a who are you?” He went on, theorizing that Drake acts a lot differently around white people, and even speaks negatively about Black people.

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Lord Jamar Claims Drake Shouldn’t Use The N-Word

“That’s not who you really are,” Lord Jamar said of Drake using the n-word. “Like I could see you going back to the white people when nobody is around and saying ‘Yeah, I say n***a in my rhymes and they don’t say anything to me. That’s because they think I’m one of them, but I’m really one of you.’” He continued, urging Drake to stop trying to play both sides. “It’s like come on man,” he explained. “You’ve got to choose a lane, bro. Choose a lane. He wants to be everything to all people it seems like, and you can’t do that. You’ve got to pick a side.”

Drake isn’t the only artist he was critical of during the interview, however. He also took aim at Sexyy Red, accusing her of being an industry plant and going after her appearance. What do you think of Lord Jamar speculating that Drake speaks poorly of Black people around white people? What about him claiming that he shouldn’t use the n-word? Do you agree with him or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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DJ Akademiks Thinks Kendrick Lamar’s Camp Is Too Obsessed With The Drake Beef

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DJ Akademiks has been arguably the fieriest commentator amid the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, and his OVO repping keeps getting more and more heated. Moreover, he recently responded to shady Ab-Soul tweets and the general reception to the “Not Like Us” video, as well as rumors that either K.Dot or Drizzy are looking for a round two. Well, Ak has a pretty different perspective, accusing Kendrick’s camp of milking this beef and trying to bait The Boy into another response. This rant seemingly occurred during the same livestream in which he trolled artists for not having or getting Kendrick features despite their participation in The Pop Out show or the aforementioned music video.

“So my last thoughts on this is a pathetic attempt, I believe, by pgLang and TDE to try to bait Drake out,” DJ Akademiks remarked. “Talking about ‘redemption is not off the table.’ N***a, listen, call me the spokesperson for Drake or OVO, but I can tell you, n***a. Drake is gonna drop amazing music, it’s gonna be good. If you think he gon’ keep going back and forth with that n***a calling him a pedophile and lying, he’s not. So move on, hurry along, and y’all go drop y’all music. See you n***as on the f***ing charts. That’s it, okay? That’s it. There’s no more conversation, that’s it.”

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DJ Akademiks Wants Kendrick Lamar To Stop “Milking” The Drake Beef

Of course, there are a lot of rumors around what Drake will drop next, with some like DJ Akademiks claiming that it won’t have anything to do with Kendrick Lamar and others anticipating more shots. We won’t really know until more new music comes out, but we doubt that the Toronto superstar wouldn’t have a subliminal bar or two over this situation in the future. As for his Compton rival, perhaps his supposed new album will focus more on the West Coast or on other topics that aren’t “Other Vaginal Option”-related. What are you betting on?

Meanwhile, even Siri is glitching out over this battle, and to see its crossovers into pop culture is a pretty comical and curious affair. DJ Akademiks doesn’t want this to keep progressing, but there are a whole lot of fans who say otherwise. We’ll see what sides of their duality these MCs choose to feed into. But what’s true is that on both sides, there are plenty of people who want to speak on behalf of these artists and dig the hole deeper down a combative path.

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Drake Maintains Most-Streamed Rapper Title Despite Kendrick Lamar’s Success

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It goes without saying that Drake’s had a rough go over the past few months. Luckily, that doesn’t appear to have impacted his impressive streaming streak. Reportedly, the Toronto-born performer was the most streamed rapper on Spotify in the month of June, and it was far from the first time. He’s been the most-streamed rapper on the platform every single month of this year, which is certainly something to brag about.

While Drizzy’s fiercely loyal fanbase isn’t at all surprised by his latest feat, some social media users were skeptical that he’d be able to pass up Kendrick Lamar again. After all, he just recently unveiled an eagerly anticipated music video for “Not Like Us,” and performed a slew of hits at his Pop Out show in LA.

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Drake Comes Out On Top Again With Spotify Streams

Needless to say, it looks like his viral feud hasn’t done much to hinder the success of his music. If anything, it’s likely to have boosted it, as he’s got more eyes on him than ever these days. In this case, that’s a good thing for the “Family Matters” artist. Unfortunately, however, that also currently makes him a magnet for criticism. Earlier this week, for example, he took to Instagram with a few black-and-white shots of himself sipping on a cup of tea, prompting outrage from social media users.

While some simply mocked him for the dramatic photoshoot, those paying close attention to the feud have been waiting for him to address Kendrick’s latest moves and were quick to ridicule him for failing to do so right away. What do you think of Drake keeping up his streaming streak in June? Are you surprised or not? Did you think he would be dethroned by Kendrick Lamar? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Drake Yet Again With “Not Like Us” Video Views

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Kendrick Lamar finally unveiled his eagerly anticipated “Not Like Us” music video last week, and so far, it’s been a major success. At the time of writing, the Easter egg-packed visual has racked up a whopping 40 million views on YouTube, which is certainly no lousy feat. For reference, Drake’s “Family Matters” music video is currently sitting at 35 million, despite being released back in May.

This only adds to Kendrick’s long list of wins amid his viral lyrical battle with Drizzy. It doesn’t necessarily come as a surprise either, as the track is widely believed to be the one that crowned him the winner. Fans had been waiting to see what he’d come up with since he was spotted filming in Compton last month. Clearly, they weren’t disappointed with the results.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Music Video Earns Over 40 Million Views

This is far from Kendrick’s only explosive moment of recent weeks, however. The Compton-born performer also celebrated Juneteenth with his “Pop Out” show at the Forum in LA joined by several high-profile special guests. This was the first time supporters got to see live renditions of Drake disses like “Euphoria” and “Not Like Us,” which he performed several times in a row with the help of his celebrity peers.

As for Drizzy, he’s been keeping a low profile as of late aside from a few features and vague posts. He did attend Michael Rubin’s annual white party recently though, and photos surfaced online shortly after the event. Reportedly, the DJ steered clear of any Kendrick tracks throughout the evening, likely making things less awkward for everyone involved. What do you think of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video surpassing Drake’s “Family Matters” music video? Are you surprised or not? Are you a fan of the video? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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