Kendrick Lamar and Drake's Feud: A Timeline of Their Rocky Relationship
By Tom Smyth, Vulture News Blogger
Published May 6, 2024 | Updated May 7, 2024
The long-building and increasingly testy rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake exploded into open warfare this week, with Lamar dropping a diss track on his new album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. The track, titled "The Heart Part 5," takes aim at Drake's personal life, his wealth, and his music.
The feud between the two rappers has been simmering for years, with both artists taking veiled shots at each other in their music. But "The Heart Part 5" is the most direct and personal attack yet from Lamar, and it's sure to reignite the feud between the two rappers.
Here's a timeline of the major events in the Drake-Lamar feud:
- 2010: Drake and Lamar collaborate on the song "Forever," which also features Kanye West and Lil Wayne.
- 2011: Lamar releases his debut album, Section.80, which is critically acclaimed.
- 2012: Drake releases his album, Take Care, which is also critically acclaimed.
- 2013: Lamar releases his second album, good kid, m.A.A.d city, which wins the Pulitzer Prize for Music.
- 2015: Drake releases his album, If You're Reading This It's Too Late, which is a commercial success.
- 2016: Lamar releases his third album, DAMN., which wins the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
- 2018: Drake releases his album, Scorpion, which is a commercial success.
- 2022: Lamar releases his fourth album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, which includes the diss track "The Heart Part 5."
It's unclear how the feud between Drake and Lamar will end, but it's sure to continue to be one of the most talked-about stories in hip-hop.
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