The Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beef: A Timeline of Disrespect

From Collaborations to Full-Blown Feud

Kendrick Lamar and Drake, two of hip-hop’s biggest names, have been embroiled in a fiery feud for years. It wasn’t always this way, though! They even collaborated on a few tracks back in the day. But things turned sour in 2013, and it’s recently escalated to shocking new heights. Here’s a breakdown of the drama:

Early Collaborations (2011-2012):

• The rappers worked together on songs like Drake’s “Buried Alive Interlude” and Lamar’s “Poetic Justice.”
• They even joined forces on A$AP Rocky’s “(Expletive) Problems” in 2012.

Shots Fired (2013-2018):

• In 2013, Lamar took aim at several rappers, including Drake, on Big Sean’s “Control.”
• Drake responded, but tensions simmered.
• Over the next few years, the rappers focused on other feuds, like Drake’s with Meek Mill and Pusha T.

The Beef Reignites (2023-Present):

• J. Cole, perhaps unintentionally, reignited the fire in October 2023 with a song mentioning Drake and Lamar.
• Lamar dissed Drake on Future and Metro Boomin’s track “Like That” in March 2024.
• A messy back-and-forth ensued, with both rappers dropping diss tracks filled with accusations and insults.
• Drake even used AI to include verses from Tupac and Snoop Dogg in one of his tracks, causing further controversy.

It Gets Personal (May 2024):

• The feud reached a new low in May 2024, with both rappers making shocking personal attacks on each other’s families and even children.

Where Do We Go From Here?

• It’s unclear how long this feud will continue or if there will be a resolution.
• This is a developing story, so stay tuned to RealShePower for the latest updates!

Important Note: Diss tracks often contain exaggerated claims and rumors for dramatic effect. The police haven’t linked the shooting outside Drake’s mansion to the feud.