Go big or go home. For Drake, these two are mutually exclusive. The “Taylor Made Freestyle” rapper has amassed an enormous fortune throughout his career.
While he doesn’t mind splurging on flashy pieces of jewelry (most notably a few from Pharrell’s collection), that isn’t the only place he has spent big bucks. According to Texas Monthly, Drake is now a resident of The Lone Star State after purchasing a $15 million estate.
Drake has publicly declared his love for several major cities in the state, including Austin, Dallas, and of course Houston. However, the musician’s latest home is reportedly located on the outskirts of Brenham. The 313-acre will afford Drake an invaluable level of privacy due to its former purpose. Prior to becoming the home of the rap superstar, the estate served as a retreat, known publicly as The Inn at Dos Brisas.
Despite the recent listing of his Beverly Hills mansion , the publication claims his seven figure purchase in Texas closed last fall. Initially, the details surrounding the estate’s sell were anonymous.
The publication listed the amenities of the property as a bar-equipped lounge area, fireside dining room, large swimming pool, spa with an expansive sundeck, five haciendas, and four casitas. It is unclear if Drake plans on living in Texas full-time, but should he choose to, this home will surely fit his needs.
YG was not involved in the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle. He was actually one of the few West Coast artists who didn’t step in with an opinion. The problem, he was directly referenced by name on the Drake diss “Family Matters.” The 6 God used the Compton rapper to discredit Lamar by claiming YG banged a set but Lamar didn’t. It was a relatively unimportant line, and one that saw YG get lumped in with other artists. No big deal, right? Well, it seems like the Compton rapper felt a way about it.
YG dropped a new single titled “Weird,” and in it he seemingly makes reference to the fact that he was, well, referenced. The lines he drops suggest that he didn’t care for Drake involving him in a battle that he had nothing to do with. Especially when it was battle with another West Coast artist. “When it’s smoke, don’t ever mention my name (mention my name),” he raps on the track. “You gon’ have me jeopardizin’ my fame, jeopardizin’ the gang, jeopardizin’ where you hang, n**ga.” The rapper doesn’t mention anybody by name, but it doesn’t take a lot of sleuthing to put the pieces together.
YG and Drake have had a long collaborative history together. Drake appeared on the single “Who Do You Love?” from his 2014 debut, My Krazy Life. The single peaked at 54 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the second-biggest release from the album. YG and Drake teamed back up for “Why You Always Hatin?” in 2016, which peaked at number 62. YG also served as the opening act for the Drake vs. Lil Wayne tour, which took place the same year. As friendly as the two rappers have been over the years, YG’s bond with Kendrick Lamar supersedes it.
Both rappers hail from Compton, and rap about similar subject matter. YG praised Lamar as a rapper and as a collaborator during an MTV interview from over a decade ago. “It’s A-1 to be able to get somebody like that on my record,” he told the outlet. “I knew Kendrick before I blew up, he knew me before he blew up and be rocking with what I was doin’ and I been rocking with what they was doin’ so it’s all love and respect.” It’s also worth noting that Mustard, YG’s longtime friend and collaborator, produced K. Dot’s Drake diss and number one single, “Not Like Us.” The rapper was also going to side with the West.
Drake loves to co-sign international artists. He’s always singing along to their music, or tagging them on social media. Some of these co-signs lead to collabs, others merely boost the profile of the artist who’s mentioned. Octavian falls in the latter camp. The French-British rapper has been getting love from the Toronto superstar since 2018, when the latter was seen rapping to his song at a Golden Globes party. Octavian has continued to grind since then, but it appears as though Drake is still a fan.
Drake posted a clip from Octavian’s new single, “I See You,” on his May 23 Instagram Stories. The song has been getting attention online, and once you hear it, you’ll understand why Drizzy likes it. “I See You” contains a recognizable sample of Drake’s 2020 song “Chicago Freestyle.” The sample is looped under the verses, but the Giveon chorus from the original really comes through on Octavian’s hook. It’s a cool choice for a sample, as it’s developed a reputation for being one of Drake’s most underrated songs.
Octavian took advantage of the shout-out and posted a screenshot of Drake’s IG Story on his own account. He simply tagged him @champagnepapi with a sword and black heart emoji. Octavian lucked out in terms of timing, as Drake has more eyes on him than ever these days. The world was waiting to see how the 6 God would respond to losing the Kendrick Lamar battle. The answer, it appears, is to act like it doesn’t bother him. Drake popped up at a WNBA game the week of May 19. He also dropped his first new verse since the K. Dot battle ended.
In an attempt to make light of the battle, Drake appeared on the Sexxy Red single “U My Everything.” He rapped over the “BBL Drizzy” beat that went viral, and flipped the meaning of Metro Boomin’s version to suggest that he can link girls up with a BBL if they want one. The new single is going to do impressive numbers. That said, it wasn’t received as well as Drake might have hoped.
TI has got opinions. The legendary rapper has already given J Cole his flowers for bowing out of the Big Three Battle, and affirmed that lying about other rappers in song is an acceptable tactic. He’s not done giving his two cents, though. TI recently went on DJ Whoo Kid’s SiriusXM Whoo’s House Podcast, and he decided he had a solution to the ongoing (?) battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. The way TIP sees it, the two superstars should come together and do a joint tour.
TI called the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle “probably one of the more exacerbated beefs” he’s ever seen. It’s a bold statement, given that he spent most of the 2000s going to war with every other rapper in the South. Regardless, TI has matured and praised both artists for defining their generation. “I got respect for both of them,” he explained to the hosts. “I think [Drake and Kendrick are] both phenomenal hitmakers.” Where things took an interesting turn is when TI suggested they should set their differences aside for a massive payday. “I’m just waiting on the tour,” he noted. “That’s the only thing.”
TI Thinks Both Rappers Would Benefit From A “Reunion”
The “Live Your Life” rapper has a rationalization for his bold proposal. He feels like things have gotten so bad between Drake and Lamar that a public reunion is the only thing that would outdo it. All the lies and the hateful bars are cool, but coming together would be even bigger. “Listen, after the disagreement, the only thing that’s gon’ sell is the reunion,” he added.
TI isn’t the first rapper to suggest Drake, Kenny and Cole should bury the hatchet. Chuck D claimed they go on tour while the former two were still battling each other on wax. The Public Enemy icon stated that they should capitalize on the friction between them and use it for something positive. “These fantastic 3 rappers (I’m biased for KL) have songs that never will get this public attention,” he wrote. “Hence this low hanging kid sh*t turns casuals heads… Get them all on a TOUR so we can pick seats.” We aren’t going to hold our breath on that tour, based on where things left off.
What exactly does “BBL Drizzy” mean, and why is this song everywhere?
“BBL Drizzy” is the name of an instrumental beat created by St. Louis producer, Metro Boomin, as a response to Drake exhorting the beatmaker to “shut up and make some drums” on his Kendrick Lamar diss track, “Push Ups.”
That’s exactly what Metro did, crafting a beat from an interpolation of an AI-generated song. But you knew all that; what you really want to know is WHY. So, strap in, folks. We’re going for a RIDE.
First of all, we have to explain: What, or who, is “Drizzy?” I’m starting here because it’s the easiest part to explain. Drizzy is a nickname for Drake. If you don’t know who Drake is… I mean, come on. You know who Drake is.
Secondly, we have to contend with just what the heck “BBL” means. I’m sorry to be the one to inform you, but “BBL” stands for “Brazilian Butt Lift,” a cosmetic surgical procedure also known as lipoinjection or autologous fat transfer (fun fact, it was actually invented by a Venezuelan guy! Those dang Americans and their poor geography skills!). Basically, the surgeon sucks the fat from somewhere else on the body, e.g., the stomach, and injects it into the buttocks. It’s a popular procedure among so-called “IG baddies,” who would be “video vixens” in millennial-speak.
Okay, so, we now know what a BBL is, and who Drizzy is, but why “BBL Drizzy?” Well, because of long-circulating, unconfirmed rumors that Drake got liposuction done to give himself an enviable six-pack of abs. The reason that surgery is being turned into a completely different one is because, well, it’s funnier that way, and the whole point of the song is to make fun of Drake.
Drop a response or tell the kids you don’t respond #bbldrizzy
The original song was prompted by a comedian named King Willonius, who was inspired by a Rick Ross tweet in which the Miami rapper accused Drake of getting a BBL done. Udio, the app used to make the song, produced a vintage-sounding song that Metro then interpolated to make a beat, which he then offered up on social media for anyone to use for any purpose, which pretty much ensured its spread.
I wasn’t aware king but thank you for your contribution to history
Meanwhile, Drake, in an effort to take back control of the narrative, has co-opted it by attaching it to the end of Sexyy Red’s Tay Keith-produced new single, “U My Everything.” You can see the thinking behind it; he’s proved adept at flipping the internet’s jokes in the past, but this time, he may be in over his head.
It’s been a few weeks since the conclusion of Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s high-profile beef. The back-and-forth took up plenty of space in the minds of fans as the two shared rapid-fire diss tracks packed full of increasingly serious allegations. While many have pivoted towards reflecting on the beef as a whole in order to pick a winner, others have tried to point out issues in the beef itself. Any time there’s a major rap beef, conspiracy theories emerge that it’s all conducted behind the scenes in order to make money. Though TI hasn’t actually said that yet, he’s seemingly trafficking in similar theories.
In a new interview with Sirius XM TI discusses the beef. He claims that the beef is one of the most exacerbated that he’s ever seen in rap. He also speculates that the two will eventually go on tour together, something he admittedly claims he’s waiting for. He’s not even the first person to speculate on whether the two artists will ever hit the road. Later on in the discussion, he praises J. Cole for backing out of the beef before it could even really get started. Check out everything he had to say about the beef below.
T.I. says he’s waiting on the Kendrick Lamar and Drake tour and that the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake rap beef is one of the most exacerbated beefs he has seen.
Also, T.I. says it was very Gandhi of J. Cole to opt out of the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake rap beef.
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) May 23, 2024
This isn’t eve the first time he’s commented on the beef. In a previous interview he claimed that the pair “ruined” things for other rappers. “They done kinda f*cked it up for some other who were planning to drop in this period,” he claimed while commenting on the situation. It came right after he claimed that not everything said in the beef was actually true.
What do you think of TI claiming that Kendrick Lamar and Drake will eventually go on tour following their beef? Do you agree with him that J. Cole made the right call by ducking out of the beef entirely when he did? Let us know in the comment section below.
Sexyy Red has the streets on lock this summer. Tonight (May 24), the St. Louis rapper dropped her new mixtape, In Sexyy We Trust, which features a new collaboration with Drake, “U My Everything.”
On “U My Everything,” the usually sexually-charged and outspoken Sexyy wants to lock it down with a certain man, urging him to “tell them hoes we go together.”
She tests his loyalty, rapping, “If you f*ck with me, go tattoo my name / I’d like to score him, and he’d do the same / I think we soulmates, you my twin flame.”
The song marks Drake’s first musical contribution since Kendrick Lamar dropped his scathing Drake diss track “Not Like Us.” While he doesn’t directly address Lamar, he seemingly suggests that he hasn’t let up.
Fans who have been paying close attention to the Lamar-Drake beef will hear a sample of “BBL Drizzy” on Drake’s verse. The original version of “BBL Drizzy” was an AI-generated track by comedian King Willonius, which was later remixed by producer Metro Boomin, who has shown to be on Lamar’s side in the feud. After sharing his remix, Metro launched a contest, promising a $10,000 cash prize to a rapper who drops the best freestyle over the beat.
Though Drake neither confirms nor denies rumors that he received a Brazilian butt lift — or any form of cosmetic surgery — he does suggest that he’s helped pay for others to get procedures.
“Me and the surgeon got history / I changed a lot of girls lives for real / they need a new body, they hittin’ me,” Drake raps on his verse.
Though neither Lamar, Drake, or Metro have offered any indication that their beef is over, Drake seems to be having a laugh over the whole ordeal.
You can listen to ‘U My Everything’ above
In Sexyy We Trust is out now via Open Shift/gamma. Find more information here.
Drake had to take a step back after the Kendrick Lamar battle. Most people agree that he lost after the release of Lamar’s number one single “Not Like Us,” and the viral “BBL Drizzy” challenge. The latter was the name of an instrumental that another Drake enemy, Metro Boomin, cooked up. Not the best stretch of the Toronto rapper’s career. That being said, he’s back, and flipping his L’s into a W. At least, trying to. Drake dropped a guest verse on the new Sexxy Red single “U My Everything,” and decided to rap over the “BBL Drizzy” instrumental himself.
The bulk of the song has an original beat. Sexxy Red does her usual thing over a monstrous Tay Keith production, but when things switch to Drake, the beat switches with him. Metro Boomin originally made the beat to mock Drake for getting cosmetic surgery done, but Drake flips the meaning of the sample to assert that he can give BBL’s to any woman he chooses. “Me and the surgeon got history, I changed a lot of girls lives for real,” he raps. “They need a new body, they hittin’ me, ayy. BBL Drizzy, they want a new body, they ask me for it. The last one drunk, he did it for free ’cause I sent over so many.”
Fans will be combing through Drake’s verse to discover subliminals aimed at Metro and K. Dot, but there aren’t any. The Toronto rapper is strictly in hitmaker mode here, crafting a catchy duet with Sexxy Red. It worked when they teamed up for “Rich Baby Daddy,” so why not do it again? It does, however, play into a couple of Kendrick Lamar’s lyrical jabs. On “Euphoria,” Dot clowned Drake for “seeing two bad b*tches” whenever he stands next to Sexxy Red. He also advised the 6 God to focus on making hits, instead of trying to battle. “I like Drake with the melodies, I don’t like Drake when he act tough,” he adds.
The decision to return to hitmaking should come as no surprise to fans. Drake announced that he was going on vacation, and focusing on “summer vibes” after the release of “Not Like Us.” He may decide to pick up the battle against Lamar later on, but as of now, he’s content to crank out collabs with the likes of Sexxy Red and Lil Yachty. It’ll be interesting to see how “U My Everything” fares on the charts, given that the last Drake and Red collab peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The “BBL Drizzy” sample is going to help.
Cash Cobain has become everybody’s favorite collaborator. He linked up with Ice Spice on the remix to his breakout single “Fisherrr,” and produced the hypnotic beat for the new Don Toliver song “Attitude.” There’s something about his glitchy, “sexy drill” (as he describes it) that is irresistible to major artists, and J Cole is the latest to get the Cobain stimulus package. The Dreamville rapper, and unfortunate causality in the Big Three battle, is back doing what he does best. Well, sort of.
Cash Cobain sounds slick as ever on “Grippy.” He produced the beat, and the way he effortlessly glides over each little glitch and bouncy drum pattern feels symbiotic. As with all producer/rappers, they have the benefit of knowing what will sound best on their own music. “Destiny, I’m tryna give you the best of me,” he raps. “I wanna kill it like rest in peace, Eat on that p**sy like it was a recipe, like Shanti, I wanna make you a mommy.” These lines are not profound in any way, but they match “Grippy”‘s glitchy drums like a glove.
Cash Cobain Drops Off A Memorable “Sexy Drill” Track
J. Cole also started out as a producer/rapper. He’s proven himself to be extremely versatile in both fields, but there’s something about Cash Cobain’s production that trips him up. Cole starts the song, and while he has time to fire off a few memorable bars, he never really finds his footing. There’s a reliance on Auto Tune that’s unpleasant to the ear, and a repetitive rhyme scheme that makes sense, yet quickly runs out of steam. J. Cole is trying to approach “Grippy” like most guest verses, but this is one of the first times where it sounds like he’s blatantly chasing a trendy sound.
His Big Three peer, Drake, has also worked with Cash Cobain on “Calling for You,” but the 6 God has always been better at absorbing trends and making them sound natural. Cole can do lots of things, but he can’t do that. A solid song, but one in which Cobain is carrying his feature.
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Quotable Lyrics
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In the world of hip-hop, rivalries and beefs are often as intense as they are intriguing. The ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has been no exception, with both artists trading bars and references that delve deep into the legacies of two music icons: Michael Jackson and Prince. This beef has become an exploration of artistic merit, commercial success, and celebrity, all through the lens of these two legendary figures. At the crux of this battle lies a fundamental divide: Prince (Kendrick Lamar) versus Michael Jackson (Drake). This topic has been a consistent point of contention, brought up repeatedly by both artists throughout their careers. In making comparisons to these icons, the musicians are asserting their respective identities and claiming a place in music history.
On tracks like “You Only Live Twice” and “Toosie Slide,” Drake boldly proclaims himself as the embodiment of Jackson. He boasts about his ability to “dance like Michael Jackson” and proclaims that he is “MJ in every way.” These declarations are a clear nod to the King of Pop’s unparalleled popularity and showmanship. Lamar, on the other hand, has consistently aligned himself with Prince. On songs like “Mask Off (Remix),” “Real 92.3 Freestyle,” and “Somebody,” he claims that Prince “lives through” him, fluctuating his vocals like the Purple One and embracing the artistic fearlessness that defined Prince’s legacy. The dichotomy between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has ignited a fascinating conversation about the true meaning of greatness in music. Lamar appears to revere artistic genius and boundary-pushing creativity, while Drake seems drawn to Jackson’s unprecedented fame and global reach.
“First Person Shooter”
On “First Person Shooter,” Drake makes grandiose claims about his successful career, shouting out the Beatles and Michael Jackson. Notably, he references being just one song away from tying Jackson’s record for the most number-one US Billboard Hot 100 singles by a solo male artist. In the music video, he dons a sequined glove and performs the “Beat It” dance steps, symbolically claiming Jackson’s crown.
“Like That”
On the track “Like That,” Kendrick Lamar takes a direct shot at Drake’s affinity for Michael Jackson, declaring, “Prince outlived Mike Jack.” This line is a powerful statement that references how Prince died roughly seven years after Michael Jackson. However, Kendrick also suggests that Prince’s artistic legacy transcends even the monumental achievements of the late Michael Jackson, though Lamar isn’t insulting the latter. Rather, he’s asserting that true artistry should be valued above commercial dominance.
Drake, however, refuses to back down. On “Push Ups,” he responds with the line, “What’s a prince to king? He a son, n—-.” This retort flips the dynamic, positioning Drake as the “king” and Kendrick Lamar as the “prince,” a mere heir to his throne. Moreover, Michael Jackson’s eldest son’s name is Prince. It’s a clever play on words that speaks to Drake’s undeniable success, albeit without directly addressing Lamar’s artistic critique.
“Euphoria”
As the battle continues, the references become more layered and complex. On “Euphoria,” Lamar opens with a reversed audio sample from the movie The Wiz starring Michael Jackson. It features Richard Pryor’s character saying, “Everything you say about me is true, I’m a phony.” This bold move sets the stage for Lamar’s response, potentially hinting at allegations against Drake’s character. Kendrick Lamar then follows with the line, “Got a Benjamin and a Jackson all in my house like I’m Joe, okay.“
This multilayered reference not only flips Drake’s “prince to king” line, positioning Kendrick Lamar as Drake’s “father” figure, but also pays homage to Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, and the iconic singer’s childhood pet rat named Ben (a nod to Michael’s second album). It’s a clever play on words that intertwines financial success (Benjamin Franklin and Andrew Jackson on U.S. currency) with familial dynamics and subtle allusions to Michael Jackson’s personal life. It’s also a subtle yet potent way for Lamar to reclaim the “son” moniker, positioning himself as the true heir to the throne.
“It’s time that you look around on who’s around you/Before you figure that you’re not alone, ask what Mike would do,” Kendrick raps as the final bars on “6:16 In L.A.” After incessantly calling out Drake for being surrounded by snakes within his team on “6:16 In LA,” Kendrick Lamar ominously warns Drake of a fate similar to Michael Jackson’s. The line references Jackson’s hit “You Are Not Alone,” while the phrase “ask what Mike would do” mirrors sayings like “What Would Jesus Do?” — hinting that Drake may be worshipping the wrong idols. Lamar seems to allude to the circumstances around Jackson’s 2009 death, which was ruled a homicide due to a lethal mix of drugs administered by his personal doctor Conrad Murray, who was later convicted of involuntary manslaughter. The lyrics suggest Drake should be wary of those close to him.
Moreover, the reference to “You Are Not Alone” – written by R. Kelly, who has faced allegations of sexual misconduct with minors – could be seen as Kendrick doubling down on implications about Drake’s rumored interests. Lamar may be implying Drake needs self-reflection, akin to Jackson’s “Man In The Mirror,” after previously calling him a “master manipulator” on “euphoria.” The haunting lyric serves as a multi-layered warning – urging Drake to re-evaluate his circle, his idols, and ultimately himself, before suffering a tragic downfall like icons before him.
“Family Matters”
On “Family Matters,” Drake delivers some of his most pointed jabs, rapping, “Your darkest secrets are comin’ to light/ It’s all on your face like what happened to Mike/ Oh shit, it’s all makin’ sense, maybe I’m Prince and you actually Mike/Michael was prayin’ his features would change so people believe that he’s actually white/ Top would make you do features for change, get on pop records and rap for the whites/ And wait, you say your brother Jermaine, but you wanted him to stay out of the light.“
Drake starts by implying Lamar has dark secrets being exposed, comparing it to Jackson’s vitiligo. Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that caused the pop icon’s skin to lighten. He’s responding to Lamar’s “Prince outlived Mike Jack” line, flipping the script to declare himself as the “Prince” who will outshine and outlast Lamar, the “Michael.” The lyrics then take aim at Lamar’s musical direction. Drake insinuates that just as Jackson used makeup and skin-bleaching to appear whiter, Lamar does pop features with acts like Maroon 5 and Taylor Swift to pander to white audiences on “orders” from his former label boss Anthony Tiffith.
It’s a multifaceted critique – questioning Lamar’s authenticity and Blackness while mocking his need to chase mainstream, white popularity. The “Jermaine” line also randomly ropes in J. Cole, Lamar’s brother-like collaborator, with allusions to Jackson’s brother Jermaine, implying Lamar doesn’t want him in the spotlight. With these heated bars, Drake wields Jackson’s complicated heritage as a weapon. He uses racially-charged insinuations to strip Lamar of his street cred and artistic integrity.
Enduring Legacies and Artistic Ideal
Beyond the lyrical exchanges, this beef highlights the enduring influence of Michael Jackson and Prince on contemporary music. Their contributions continue to shape the discourse around what it means to be a true artist. Both figures have served as powerful archetypes for opposing ideals. Ultimately, Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s beef has transcended mere lyrical jabs. It has evolved into an exploration of creative identity, legacy, and fame’s complexities. Michael Jackson and Prince have inspired both of these rappers to speak to the very core of what it means to be a true musician in today’s world.
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