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Drake: Rapper’s Associate Shares Supposed Kendrick Lamar Diss

BY JO Mensah April 20, 2024 5:43 PM EDT
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Drake and Kendrick Lamar Photo source: Instagram/@champagnepapi, @kendricklamarzz

Canadian rapper Drake has responded to an alleged diss track from Kendrick Lamar. This track is being touted as a counter to Drake’s jabs in his song Push Ups (Drop & Give Me 50).

The news broke when OVO Hush, a close associate of Drake, shared a fragment of the contentious song on Instagram on Monday, April 15.

He asserted its authenticity, brushing off speculations that it was a product of artificial intelligence. The revelation has added fuel to the ongoing Hip Hop feud, which escalated further when a 90-second excerpt of a song, allegedly recorded by Kendrick Lamar and targeted at Drake, surfaced on the internet.

The track sparked immediate debate among listeners, many suspecting it to be a fabrication created using artificial intelligence.

This suspicion was seemingly validated by rapper Daylyt, who stated unequivocally that the track was entirely AI-generated. DJ Daji, a renowned producer for Kendrick Lamar, also weighed in on the matter.

He expressed his astonishment at our peculiar times, where AI can generate diss tracks. He humorously suggested the need for Google authentications to verify the genuineness of such content.

The incident has raised intriguing questions about the intersection of technology and music, particularly in Hip Hop.

It has also intensified the rivalry between two of the industry’s biggest names, adding another chapter to their storied feud. As fans and critics await further developments, the debate continues on whether the song is AI. Another alleged diss of Drake has also surfaced online, but he has confirmed that it is AI-generated.

J. Cole’s diss track to Kendrick Lamar

Meanwhile, J. Cole has released a new project titled Might Delete Later, which has quickly become the talk of the town.

The mixtape’s closing track, 7 Minute Drill, has caught everyone’s attention as it appears to be a direct response to Kendrick Lamar’s recent disses.

J. Cole, known for his lyrical prowess, does not hold back on this track. He critiques the quality of Kendrick’s discography, suggesting that while Kendrick’s debut was a classic, his subsequent work has been less impressive.