Kendrick Lamar just proved that even when he claps back, it’s with a sprinkle of humor and a bucket of chill. This weekend, the rap game witnessed Drake transform into something… different: a livestreamer with more shade than an umbrella factory. And, naturally, K.Dot wasn’t going to let it slide without a chuckle.
Drake’s Shade-A-Palooza
Drake, now moonlighting as the king of Canadian clapbacks, hopped onto xQc’s Kick channel to throw darts at anyone within earshot—especially his lyrical nemesis, Kendrick.
“I’m here—mind, body, and soul fully intact, in case you were wondering,” Drizzy declared, radiating the energy of someone who just finished watching a motivational TikTok. “You need facts to take me out; fairytales won’t do it.” Translation? He was referring to Kendrick’s diss tracks, which have hinted at everything from Drake’s questionable friendships to his secret baby drama. (Maury, where you at?)
But Drake wasn’t done. He called Steve Lacy a “fragile opp” (ouch?) and shut down The Weeknd’s “Starboy” mid-play like he was DJ-ing at the world’s pettiest high school prom.
Kendrick’s Response: A Masterclass in Chill
Enter Kendrick, sipping metaphorical tea and texting his boy Reli about the chaos. Reli, who clearly moonlights as a professional instigator, shared their text convo on Instagram for the world to see.
“You done turned blood into a streamer on Phillies [laughing emojis],” Reli quipped, probably wondering when Drake became a full-time internet personality.
Kendrick, being Kendrick, responded with his own batch of laughing emojis before asking the question we all had: “He trippin??!”
Reli replied, “Blood don’t want no smoke Philly gang,” and then decided to play censor, because apparently, the tea was too hot.
The Subtweet Album Drop
All of this comes hot on the heels of Kendrick’s surprise album GNX, which arrived unannounced like that one cousin who shows up to Thanksgiving with Tupperware. The 12-track project is pure fire—and yes, it includes a side of subliminal Drake disses.
On the opening track, “Wacced Out Murals,” Kendrick spits:
“N-ggas from my city couldn’t entertain old boy
Promisin’ bank transactions and even bitcoin
I never peaced it up, that shit don’t sit well with me
Before I take a truce, I’ll take ’em to Hell with me.”
Translation: Kendrick isn’t buying Drake’s olive branches—or his cryptocurrency tips.
He also mentions Drizzy’s Taylor Made Freestyle drama, rapping:
“Snoop posted ‘Taylor Made,’ I prayed it was the edibles
I couldn’t believe it, it was only right for me to let it go.”
Snoop, being the true king of keeping it cool, responded on X (formerly Twitter) with the vibe of someone both high and highly entertained:
“K Dot new album GNX 💥🔥 It was the edibles 🤦🏽♂️😁✊🏾 west west king.”
The Verdict?
Drake’s livestream antics have officially been filed under “When Doing the Most Backfires.” Meanwhile, Kendrick is living rent-free in the 6 God’s head, sipping tea, and dropping bars so smooth they should come with a “Handle With Care” label.
Moral of the story? You can livestream all the shade you want, but Kendrick’s laughter is louder.
Drake throws shots at Kendrick Lamar on stream with xQc 👀
"I'm here, as you can see, fully intact… You need facts to take me out, fairytales won't do it." pic.twitter.com/GVLNA4dPRv
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) November 25, 2024