Did 21 Savage Diss Kendrick Lamar on Lil Baby's Latest Album?
Kendrick Lamar remains one of the most dominant forces in hip-hop, and 2024 solidified his place at the top.
With his record-breaking chart performances and his much-anticipated Grand National Tour approaching, the Compton rapper shows no signs of slowing down.
Fans are also eager for a deluxe edition of GNX, expected to drop in 2025. But amidst the hype surrounding Kendrick’s reign, 21 Savage seems to have thrown a subtle jab at the rap giant.
The potential diss is buried within track 13, “Outfit,” on Lil Baby’s latest album WHAM (Who Hard As Me), which premiered earlier today on streaming platforms.
The potential diss is buried within track 13, “Outfit,” on Lil Baby’s latest album WHAM (Who Hard As Me), which premiered earlier today on streaming platforms.
21 Savage’s verse in “Outfit” has fans dissecting his bars for hidden meanings.
"Brought Drac' with me and it know kung fu / If I hit him in the jaw, then he gon' sue."
21 Savage Takes Aim at Kendrick Lamar on Lil Baby's 'WHAM' Album:
Did 21 Savage diss Kendrick Lamar?😳
— Code RED (@CodeRED_tv) January 3, 2025
“Brought Drake with me, it ain’t no Kung Fu
If I hit em in the jaw then he gon sue” pic.twitter.com/sCIGt2HV0P
At first glance, the "Drac'" seems to reference a pistol, a common theme in 21 Savage’s lyrics.
However, fans believe the line holds deeper meaning. Some suggest it’s a nod to his close relationship with Drake, hinting at the collaborative duo's strength.
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The follow-up reference to “sue” could also allude to Kendrick’s involvement in legal battles, such as the UMG petitions.
As fans debate the intent behind 21 Savage’s lyrics, others point out that the reference to “kung fu” could simply relate to the firearm’s kickback. The ambiguity in 21’s delivery adds to the intrigue, leaving listeners to interpret the bars in their own way.
Regardless of interpretation, “Outfit” is already sparking conversations across the hip-hop community.
As fans debate the intent behind 21 Savage’s lyrics, others point out that the reference to “kung fu” could simply relate to the firearm’s kickback. The ambiguity in 21’s delivery adds to the intrigue, leaving listeners to interpret the bars in their own way.
Regardless of interpretation, “Outfit” is already sparking conversations across the hip-hop community.
Whether intentional or not, 21 Savage’s verse has drawn attention to Lil Baby’s WHAM album, ensuring its place in rap discussions.
2025 is shaping up to be another year full of excitement and competition in hip-hop, with Kendrick Lamar and 21 Savage at the forefront of the drama. Fans can only wait to see if Kendrick responds or continues to reign unbothered.
2025 is shaping up to be another year full of excitement and competition in hip-hop, with Kendrick Lamar and 21 Savage at the forefront of the drama. Fans can only wait to see if Kendrick responds or continues to reign unbothered.