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Drake Is Feeling “Jolly” Since Moving On From Kendrick Lamar Feud, Gordo Reveals

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Drake is apparently feeling “happy as sh*t” following his viral beef with Kendrick Lamar. His frequent collaborator, Gordo, spoke about the Toronto rapper’s current mindset during an interview with People published on Wednesday. It comes as fans have been concerned about his mental health due to the popularity of Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”

“Ever since all this has happened … I’ve seen him happier. It’s really weird. He’s pretty jolly,” Gordo said. “The internet makes it seem like, ‘Oh, that photo, he’s all sad and sh*t.’ That’s just a bad photo from a bad camera. But because it’s him, it’s put under a magnifying glass like, ‘Oh, look at his eyes. He’s looking a little droopy. He hasn’t slept.’ But the guy’s been happy as sh*t, to be honest. He’s chilling.”

Read More: Punch TDE Hilariously Responds To A Supposed Drake Fan’s Claims That His Label Is Full Of “Thugs”

Drake Attends Houston Rockets-Cleveland Cavaliers Game

HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Rapper, songwriter, and icon Drake attends a game between the Houston Rockets and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center on March 16, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

From there, he revealed that he doesn’t expect any more updates on the beef on Drake’s side. “He’s been past it,” Gordo added. “The thing is that he was just on the longest tour ever. He literally did a tour for like a year. I think he’s just chilling.” In the time since the release of his last diss track, “The Heart Part 6,” Drake has opted for some lighter releases. He’s appeared on songs from both Sexyy Red and Camila Cabello.

Elsewhere in Gordo’s interview with People, he discussed his growing friendship with Drake, working on Honestly, Nevermind together, and more. Despite Gordo expecting it to be wrapped up, Elliott Wilson recently theorized that there’s no end in sight for the feud. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Elliott Wilson Thinks Kendrick Lamar & Drake’s Beef Will Last Forever

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Lupe Fiasco & Joe Budden Debate Their Alleged “Hate” For Kendrick Lamar & Drake

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Lupe Fiasco and Joe Budden hopped into an X (formerly Twitter) Spaces discussion on Monday to discuss the viral feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. In doing so, Fiasco addressed the rumors that he hates Lamar while Budden spoke similarly on the idea of his alleged dislike for Drake. The conversation began with Fiasco admitting he had only heard Drake’s first diss song, “Push Ups,” out of all the tracks.

“You know I haven’t listened to any of the songs? I listened to ‘Push Ups’ and then after the [Rick] Ross response [‘Champagne Moments’], I haven’t listened to anything. So I haven’t heard any of the records: ‘Family Matters,’ ‘Meet the Grahams,’ ‘Not Like Us.’ I kinda tapped out,” Fiasco admitted. From there, Budden accused him of having “sheer hate for one of them n****s,” to which Fiasco countered with the same accusation of him.

Read More: Lupe Fiasco Trolls People Calling Him A Kendrick Lamar Hater

Kendrick Lamar Records “Not Like Us” Music Video In Compton

Watts, CA – June 22: Kendrick Lamar prepares to perform during the music video shoot for “Not Like Us” at Compton Courthouse on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Compton, CA. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Eventually, Fiasco attempted to clear the air regarding his feelings on Lamar. “I do not have a problem. No matter what was said in the past, what you think happened, what happened, what didn’t happen. I personally and professionally do not have a problem with my brother-in-arms Kendrick Lamar.” Check out their full comments on the feud below.

Lupe Fiasco & Joe Budden Debate Kendrick Lamar & Drake’s Beef

Lamar and Drake have been openly beefing since the release of Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That,” earlier this year. While they haven’t dropped any diss tracks since May, there’s still no end in sight for the hotly-contested feud. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lupe Fiasco and Joe Budden as well as Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Lupe Fiasco Reveals That He Hasn’t Even Heard Kendrick Lamar & Drake Diss Tracks Despite Causing An Uproar Online

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Elliott Wilson Thinks Kendrick Lamar & Drake’s Beef Will Last Forever

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Elliott Wilson can’t see an end in sight to Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s ongoing feud. Speaking on the beef during a recent video circulating on social media, Wilson explained that the two have been disliking each other behind the scenes for over a decade.

“It’s never over, this Drake Kendrick sh*t is never over… these n****s took over a decade to finally get at it when there was already tension the whole time,” he said. “You think its gonna go away in a couple months? This sh*t is forever.” He added that, for Drake, it’s not as simple as admitting he lost and moving on. “The problem is that Drake and his people are legitimately stunned and mad that they lost, and they can’t accept it,” he explained.

Read More: Drake Unfollows Elliott Wilson, The Latter Claims After “Meet The Grahams” Edit

Kendrick Lamar Films “Not Like Us” Music Video In L.A.

Compton, CA – June 22: Kendrick Lamar prepares to perform during the music video shoot for “Not Like Us” at Compton Courthouse on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Compton, CA. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) have been having mixed responses to Wilson’s take. “It’s over. We’re over it. Elliott just wants and needs the content,” one user argued. Another countered: “It’s true though, drake and his fans mad they lost, they didn’t see that coming.. it’s never going back to be normal between Kendrick and Drake.” Check out Wilson’s full comments on the feud below.

Elliott Wilson Speaks On Drake & Kendrick Lamar

Despite Wilson’s lack of optimism that the two rappers will make amends, N.O.R.E. recently theorized that they’ll eventually team up for one of the greatest hip-hop songs in history. “I predict Kendrick and drake squash it and eventually make 1 of the greatest hiphop records of all time !!!” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Be on the lookout for further updates on Elliott Wilson as well as Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Drake Allegedly Thinks Elliot Wilson Gave Kendrick Lamar Information On Him

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Big Sean Recreates Iconic LeBron James Meme Amid Kendrick Lamar Beef Rumors

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Big Sean recreated an iconic meme of LeBron James in the wake of fans theorizing that he is beefing with Kendrick Lamar. The meme shows him taking a selfie with the caption: “Smiling through it all I can’t believe this is my life.” The rumors stem from comments Sean made about rap beef during a freestyle for On the Radar on July 16. “N***as looking for engagement like they got they knee bent/I got better things to do then find someone to beef with,” he rapped. Fans quickly assumed he was referring to Kendrick Lamar’s feud with Drake.

DJ Hed later came out and confirmed the lyric wasn’t referring to Lamar. “I talked to Sean,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter). “The bar was ‘I got better things to do then find someone to beef with.’ And it was not for Dot. Bar was directed at a different Gemini.”

Read More: Big Sean Seemingly Disses Kendrick Lamar In Aggressive New Freestyle

Big Sean Performs During “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” World Premiere

Big Sean performs onstage at the “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” World Premiere held at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing on June 20, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)

Despite the clarification, the rumors continued to spread and Sean came out with a response on his own X account. “Yall goin wit so many narratives,” he wrote in a since-deleted post caught by AllHipHop. “Im talking to da haters who just keep finding something to point out they dont like bout me. Its not even worth explaining tho im a just focus on the music.” He further added: “So many people turned they back on me, so i appreciate the ones who stayed down. N f*ck these b*tch ass n****s, every one of them.”

Big Sean Reacts To The Kendrick Lamar Drama

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Lamar has yet to comment on the situation. Check out the full freestyle above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Big Sean and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Feud Becomes Viral “Jeopardy!” Prompt

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef has made its way to Jeopardy! after the show featured a “Diss-Track-Tions” category on Tuesday night. As caught by Rolling Stone, the show highlighted several iconic beefs from throughout hip-hop history. For $800, host Ken Burns read: “In May 2024, these 2 competitors went back and forth with tracks like ‘Family Matters’ and ‘Meet the Grahams.’”

Contestant Isaac quickly buzzed in with the obvious: “Who are Kendrick Lamar and Drake?” For $2,000, the category brought up JAY-Z and Nas’ infamous feud. “The title of this hate letter from Nas to Jay-Z that shares its name with an anesthetic drug now means ‘to insult publicly,’” the prompt read, referencing the track, “Ether.” The other prompts included 50 Cent and Cam’Ron, The Game and Eminem, as well as The Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Albums Continue To Ascend Billboard Charts Following Drake Battle

Kendrick Lamar Films “Not Like Us” Music Video In L.A.

Watts, CA – June 22: Kendrick Lamar smiles alongside Jay Rock, center, in between filming for the music video for “Not Like Us” at Nickerson Gardens on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Watts, CA. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

When clips of the incident made their way to social media, fans reflected on the impact of Lamar and Drake’s feud. “This rap beef made it to mainstream TV and will go down in history,” one user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote. Another added: “This beef is gonna transform rap n culture in its entirety. Its transending the genre before our very eyes dawg like its crazy fr.”

“Jeopardy!” Highlights Kendrick Lamar & Drake’s Beef

The Jeopardy! segment comes after Lamar’s hit diss track, “Not Like Us,” returned to number one on the Billboard Global 200 chart in the wake of him releasing a music video for the song. It also popped up to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 after the weekend of July 4th. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Dr. Umar Wants Drake To Clarify His Racial Identity

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Dr. Umar has called on Drake to confirm his racial identity. Speaking about the Toronto rapper and his feud with Kendrick Lamar in a new video on social media, Umar requested that Drake explain whether he identifies as Black or mixed-race. He offered to speak with him when he visits Canada later this year.

“For my brother Drake, I need you to clarify whether or not you are a Black man,” Umar said, as caught by HipHopDX. “Some people are claiming my brother Drake, who I love and respect, that you embrace a mixed-race identity, that you do not embrace a Black-first identity. So, I have to ask my brother Drake to clear the record for me, Dr. Umar Ifatunde. Maybe we can have a sit down when I come to Toronto on October 5th and 6th, but I need you to clarify that for me, brother Drake. Brother Drake, I need you to clarify: are you a Black-first Black man? Or do you identify as mixed race? Or do you identify as untouchable first? Do you primarily identify as an untouchable? Do you identify as mixed race? Or are you a Black-first Black man?”

Read More: Dr Umar Says It’s “White Supremacy” To Consider Eminem The Best Rapper

Drake Performs With Future In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 18: Drake and Future perform onstage during the Final Stop of ‘Aubrey & The Three Amigos Tour’ at State Farm Arena on November 18, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Umar concluded: “I need to know this, my brother Drake. You have to clarify this for me. Some people believe you only claim Black when it’s convenient. I’ve never seen you do that but I don’t follow you that closely.” They weren’t the only comments Umar made on the viral feud. He also issued a request for Kendrick Lamar, asking that the Compton rapper clarify whether he meant to diss all Black Canadians with his song, “Not Like Us.”

Dr. Umar Requests A Clarification From Drake

Check out Umar’s full comments on Drake above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Dr. Umar as well as Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Dr. Umar Questions Kendrick Lamar’s Intention With “Not Like Us”

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NORE Predicts Kendrick Lamar & Drake Will Reunite, But Fans Aren’t Buying It

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NORE says he expects Kendrick Lamar and Drake to put their beef to rest and eventually make one of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time. He shared his prediction on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday morning. “I predict Kendrick and drake squash it and eventually make 1 of the greatest hiphop records of all time !!!” he wrote.

Few users agreed with NORE’s take. In response, one fan wrote: “N.O.R.E must not know Drake offered Kendrick a feature verse on First Person Shooter and he turned it down, and called him a pedofile in the middle of a rap battle.” Another added: “Nah. Kendrick has generational hate — And, given the reasons behind it, that will not change. Drake is too arrogant to admit that he did anything wrong, and Kendrick has too much love and respect for the art of rap and hip hop as a culture to let Drake slide.” Others mentioned how JAY-Z and Nas eventually reconciled and have since collaborated with one another.

Read More: Drake Denies Kendrick Lamar’s Claims That He Has A Secret Daughter

Kendrick Lamar Brings Out Dr. Dre During “The Pop Out”

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre perform onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for pgLang, Amazon Music, & Free Lunch)

Kendrick Lamar has been feuding with Drake since the release of his Metro Boomin and Future collaboration, “Like That,” earlier this year. After dissing each other on numerous songs, Lamar seemingly won the battle with his hit single, “Not Like Us.” On that track, he labels Drake a pedophile and a colonizer while calling out several members of his crew. Eventually, he hosted The Pop Out – Ken & Friends to bring together several West Coast artists and perform his diss tracks.

NORE Shares His Prediction

Check out NORE’s prediction for the future of the beef above. Be on the lookout for further updates on NORE as well as Kendrick Lamar and Drake on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Drake Faces Backlash For Wearing “Rap Is A Joke” Shirt While Venting About Dealing With “Pressure”

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Drake Faces Backlash For Wearing “Rap Is A Joke” Shirt While Venting About Dealing With “Pressure”

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Drake is coming under fire on social media for rocking a shirt with the phrase, “Rap is a joke,” written on it. He shared a picture of himself with the black sleeveless top on Instagram while venting about dealing with pressure in the caption. “The pressure from being on top does more than just make your ears pop,” he wrote. Many users took issue with the timing of the post, considering his recent feud with Kendrick Lamar.

When the post made its way to X (formerly Twitter), hip-hop fans weren’t happy. “I bet rap is sure a joke Aubrey when you’re losing your rap battles lol,” one user replied. Another wrote: “He lost so of course he would think this. A sore loser just like Nicki Minaj. The whole young money team tanked.”

Read More: Lil Wayne Raps Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” While Holding Drake OVO Pendant

Drake Performs With 21 Savage In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 19: 21 Savage and Drake Onstage During Wicked (Spelhouse Homecoming Concert) Featuring 21 Savage at Forbes Arena at Morehouse College on October 19, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Others shared more supportive messages for the rapper. “Life is like the stock market we all have up’s and down’s. Just enjoy the highs and learn from the lows,” one user wrote in the comments section of the post. Another added: “Diamond withstand pressure. God has you.. lay all them burdens down and enjoy your hard work and success!” Check out the full post on Instagram below.

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Many hip-hop fans felt Kendrick Lamar bested Drake in their feud following the release of his hit song, “Not Like Us,” earlier this year. He cemented that fact by hosting The Pop Out – Ken & Friends in Los Angeles afterward. At the event, he performed the song, along with his other diss tracks, several times over. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake on HotNewHipHop.

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Uncle Luke Calls Out Drake For Co-Signing Rick Ross Attack

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Uncle Luke slammed Drake in a video on social media, earlier this week, after the Toronto rapper seemingly liked a clip of of Rick Ross and his team getting jumped for playing Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” in Canada. Luke says it’s a dangerous move and condoning it is “unacceptable.”

“This whole fighting with my boy Rick Ross and his guys in Canada, that’s unacceptable,” he said. “That [isn’t] supposed to happen. And what’s more unacceptable is when Mr. Drake liked the post. I expect more out of Mr. Drake. When there is violence, you don’t condone it. Drake, you should be bigger than that. You don’t like no posts because here’s what happens: there’s always a backlash to it all.”

Read More: Rick Ross Breaks His Silence On Vancouver Brawl After Drake Seemingly Co-Signs It

Rick Ross Performs At The Blavity House Party Music Festival

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 15: Rick Ross performs for day two of the Blavity House Party Music Festival at Municipal Auditorium on June 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for Blavity)

He added: “Even if you were not involved, half of the country thinks you set the man up. They book a show in Canada and you send your goons out there to agitate and start a fight with Ross. When you, Mr. Drake, liked the post, you inserted yourself into violence with Mr. Ross and his crew.” Check out Luke’s full comments on the recent altercation below.

Uncle Luke Speaks On Drake’s Response To The Rick Ross Incident

Luke isn’t the only celebrity who voiced their displeasure with the beef after Ross’ altercation. Marlon Wayans also put out a statement calling for peace on his Instagram Story. Despite the incident, a rep. for Ross told TMZ in a statement: “Vancouver is a beautiful city and he can’t wait to go back.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Uncle Luke as well as the beef between Drake and Rick Ross on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Marlon Wayans Wants Kendrick Lamar & Drake To Put An End To Their Beef After Rick Ross Altercation

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Joe Budden Debates Whether Drake Is An Outsider In Hip-Hop Amid Kendrick Lamar Feud

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Joe Budden discussed Kendrick Lamar’s criticism of Drake as being a “colonizer” in hip-hop during a recent appearance on the BagFuel podcast. While he didn’t come right out and agree with the take, he discussed the merits of Lamar’s argument. On his viral diss track, “Not Like Us,” Lamar raps: “You run to Atlanta when you need a few dollars / No, you not a colleague, you a f*ckin’ colonizer.”

“Culture is where Kendrick was shifting his conversation: how do you dress? Who’s your barber? Are you a good dad? Can you dance? Your slaps? What’s your hood? Did you have a nickname growing up? Sh*t like that is what Kendrick was leaning into to,” he said. “Those people, I believe, created hip-hop.”

Read More: Kendrick Lamar & His “Pop Out” Guests See Major Streaming Boost After LA Show

Joe Budden Poses With NLE Choppa At Summer Jam

ELMONT, NEW YORK – JUNE 04: Joe Budden and NLE Choppa attend Hot 97 Summer Jam at UBS Arena on June 04, 2023, in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

From there, Budden took issue with Drake buying 2Pac’s iconic ring and wearing Cam’ron’s pink fur coat while performing with Dipset at The Apollo. Lamar had brought up the ring while performing at The Pop Out – Ken & Friends in Los Angeles, last month. “Even if that’s not your intent, you gotta know how that comes off,” Budden said. “I’ve never been around Drake and Kendrick, but to hear Kendrick say, ‘You run to Atlanta when you need a check balance…’ It’s like, ‘Oh, you noticed that too.’ ‘Cause I noticed that. I get what you trying to say. And you probably the only person that could say it, and it be effective and impactful.”

Joe Budden Discusses Drake & Kendrick Lamar

Check out Budden’s full breakdown of the situation above. Lamar is currently working on releasing a music video for “Not Like Us” but he’s yet to announce a date. Be on the lookout for further updates on Joe Budden on HotNewHipHop.

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