Last Updated on June 28, 2024 by 247 News Around The World
Developments on “The Drake-Kendrick Feud” part over social media have whipped up the social media community into a frenzy with growing discussions about whether social medium is indeed a key arena for modern-day rap battles. Beyond the aftermath of his confrontation with Kendrick Lamar, the musician from Toronto has chosen to remain somewhat hidden from the public, with only several notable cases serving as exceptions.
Today Drake again made headlines by uploading a photo on his Instagram Story. In the picture Drake sat puffing on what looked like a hookah. The twisted motivation behind the post has not only confused but also jilted many of his followers and critics too. When someone uploaded this on social media, they just wanted to be funny and see who can get the most likes.
“Bro, I’m sorry I can’t keep doing this for you,” one user expressed, while another said, “What about this pose, man??”
The criticism has motivated some people to reiterate past claims against Drake that have suggested the photo be a refutation of his improvements in the face of negative comments.
The long-standing spat between Drake and Kendrick Lamar goes all the way back to 2013, when Lamar provoked Drake and a number of other rappers on Big Sean’s “Control”. The antagonism further deepened in the recent months as the two performers engaged in crosstalk and allegations. The artist’s popularity exploded too while the music buffs and fans hailed him as the rap world champion. According to their analysis, Kendrick’s lyrical prowess and the resurgence in the sale of earlier albums were the main hits he dealt to Drake.
His competitor has, on the other hand, used the expressed excitement to his advantage by just this weekend performing the material he has done for his ongoing battle with Drake for the first time at a performance in L.A. He has also expressed his plans to launch a music video for a hit by the title “Not Like Us,” the most debatable one in the disagreement, which was shot in his hometown of Compton on the weekend.
Drake’s decision to post the hookah photo on social media has been viewed by many as a mistake, especially in the context of the ongoing feud and the bad image that has pursued him in the last few years. The event points to the vast potential for social media to speed up or even widen rap battles, along with the threats that artists face when they are interacting with their fans and opponents online.
After the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud dies down, it is still uncertain which of the two artists will be able to come out victorious. Yet, one thing is for sure: the effect of social media on the shape of these events and overall impression of conflicts will be a factor of talks for many years to come.
