Drake Says Kendrick Called 2Pac's Estate Over "Taylor Made" Diss, Denies Sending Cease and Desist
The ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar is reaching new heights, with both artists trading diss tracks and leveling accusations against each other.
Late Friday night, Drake released his latest response to Lamar's earlier diss tracks, "Euphoria" and "6:16 in LA." Titled "Family Matters," Drake's track adds fuel to the fire in their ongoing rap battle.
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The feud initially escalated when Drake responded to Kendrick's verse on "Like That" with his own tracks, "Push Ups" and "Taylor Made (Freestyle)."
However, "Taylor Made" faced legal issues after Tupac Shakur's estate threatened to sue Drake for using an unauthorized AI-generated verse of the late rapper.
In "Family Matters," Drake accuses Kendrick of contacting Tupac's estate to have "Taylor Made" removed. This accusation adds a new layer of complexity to their rivalry.
Where is your uncle at? Cause I wanna talk to the man of the house. West Coast n***as do fades, right? Come get this ass whoopin’, I’m handin’ ‘em out. You wanna take up for Pharrell? Then come get his legacy out of my house. A cease and desist is for hoes, can’t listen to lies that come out of your mouth. You called the Tupac estate and begged ‘em to sue me and get that shit down.”
- Drake
Listen: Drake Alleges Kendrick Spoke to 2Pac's Estate Regarding "Taylor Made" Diss
Interestingly, Kendrick had previously made a similar accusation on "Euphoria," alleging that Drake issued a cease and desist for their collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin on "Like That."
However, the diss track goes beyond legal matters. Drake takes aim at Kendrick's personal life, accusing him of domestic violence and infidelity towards his fiancée, Whitney Alford.
Drake also questions Kendrick's credibility in questioning his Blackness, given Alford's mixed heritage.
The lyrics of "Family Matters" highlight the intensity of the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Both artists are pulling no punches as they engage in a war of words through their music.
Fans of both artists are eagerly awaiting each new development in this ongoing rap battle. The stakes are high, and it seems that neither Drake nor Kendrick is backing down anytime soon.
As the feud continues to escalate, it remains to be seen how both artists will respond to each other's accusations and whether they can find a resolution to their differences. Until then, fans can only speculate and enjoy the drama unfolding in the world of hip-hop.