It's possibly the biggest rap feud in recent history: Drake and Kendrick Lamar's tension dates back to 2013, but in 2024 it exploded into something much bigger, with diss tracks, chart records, legal action, awards, and one of the most famous rap songs of the decade.
What began as a debate over hip-hop's “big three” quickly turned into a brutal back-and-forth, with both artists taking aim at each other’s careers, families, credibility, and public image. Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ became the defining blow, topping the charts, winning major awards, and turning the feud into a cultural event.
With disses, lawsuits, and victory laps still shaping the story, it can be hard to keep track. Curious? Click on to understand how the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud began, and how it became one of the biggest battles in modern rap.