Here are five projects that have been affected by the rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar .
When two internationally renowned rappers are in conflict, the repercussions can resonate throughout the hip-hop community and beyond.
- Kendrick Lamar’s feature on ‘Like That’ from Metro Boomin & Future’s album ‘We Don’t Trust You’ caused controversy as he took shots at Drake and J Cole for their “Big 3” claims on ‘First Person Shooter’, with Drake being the main target.
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The release of ‘Like That’ on March 22, 2024, sparked a high-profile rap feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, captivating the music world, especially on social media.
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The ongoing beef has generated 8 diss tracks so far, with other artists delaying their releases until the Kendrick vs. Drake feud calms down.
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Audiomack’s Executive Vice President for Global Operations, Brian Zisook, mentioned that several planned releases for May 10 have been postponed indefinitely due to this rap rivalry.
Confirmed. Multiple releases previously scheduled for next Friday, May 10, have already been delayed.
New date: TBD https://t.co/mJDMgtuinS
— Z (@BrianZisook) May 5, 2024
Here are five projects impacted by the Kendrick vs. Drake feud.
1. ICE PRINCE: FIRE & ICE
My 4th studio album, ‘Fire & Ice’ is now set to be released on May 17. While I initially wished to share it with all of you today, after careful consideration with my co-executive producer @dapperdamm, we collectively decided that delaying the release will ensure we deliver the… pic.twitter.com/n9eCKAazDu
— Iceprince (@Iceprincezamani) May 3, 2024
Ice Prince Zamani, the renowned Nigerian rapper, had initially planned to launch his fourth solo album ‘Fire & Ice’ on May 3. However, he decided to postpone the release to May 17 due to the widely publicized feud between Drake and Kendrick.
2. Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism
- Dua Lipa dropped her latest album ‘Radical Optimism’ on May 3, 2024.
- Despite her superstar status, Dua Lipa’s album received little attention due to the focus of many music fans on the Drake & Kendrick feud.
3. Ajebo Hustlers – Bad Boy Etiquette 102
The popular Nigerian music duo Ajebo Hustlers launched the second part of their project, Bad Boy Etiquette, on May 3rd, sandwiched between the release of Kendrick Lamar’s consecutive diss tracks.
4. SIA – Reasonable Woman
Although SIA may not be the most discussed artist on social media, her latest album ‘Reasonable Woman,’ released on May 3rd, is expected to face marketing challenges due to being overshadowed by the Drake Vs Kendrick rap beef.
5. Vibez INC album
Seyi Vibe’s new label, Vibez INC, is preparing to launch a collaborative 10-track project. Each day since the release of ‘Instagram’ on April 30, a new song from the project has been unveiled. Despite Seyi Vibez’s involvement, Vibez INC’s releases have been somewhat overshadowed by the Drake Vs Kendrick Lamar feud, failing to grab the audience’s focus.
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