Kendrick Lamar’s new song suggests tension with Drake – again

WEB DESK: Kendrick Lamar’s recent lyrics in the song “Like That” that is featured on fellow rappers Future and Metro Boomin’s collaborative album “We Don’t Trust You,” ignited intense speculation among hip-hop fans on Friday.

Lamar’s verses were viewed as direct barbs at rap titan Drake. This prompted intense scrutiny from fans and media outlets alike.

Lamar’s lyrics opened with references to individuals “talkin’ out of they necks,” suggesting an inflated sense of self-importance. Lamar also expressed disdain for anyone flaunting financial resources but lacking authenticity, referring to them as “goofies with a che[que].”

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While he hinted his reluctance to engage in confrontations or threats, stating, “Don’t pull no coffin out of your mouth, I’m way too paranoid for a threat”, Lamar also described his temperament as “bipolar,” indicating a willingness for violence if provoked. “Ah, my temperament bipolar, I choose violence”.

Lamar also proclaimed his capability to handle challenges effectively and dismissed indirect insults, preferring direct confrontation. “Okay, let’s get it up, it’s time for him to prove that he’s a problem”. He says to stop with “sneak dissin’, first person shooter”.

Throughout the lyrics, Lamar provokes his rivals with statements asserting his superiority over them. He suggested his rivals produce inferior work. “And your best work is a light pack”.

He also compared himself to the legendary musician Prince in relation to Michael Jackson. “Prince outlived Mike Jack”

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Lamar ends with subtly hinting at being armed and ready for confrontation, referencing Stephen King’s horror novel “Pet Sematary” to suggest dire consequences for his adversaries. “That’s a K with all these nines, he gon’ see Pet Sematary”.

The feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has a long history, periodically flaring in public over the years. Despite collaborating on Drake’s album “Take Care” in 2011, Lamar initiated the feud in 2013 with lyrics on fellow rapper Big Sean’s “Control.” Since then, the rappers have exchanged subtle and indirect barbs, with Drake subtly mocking Lamar’s artistic integrity in response to Lamar’s earlier provocations.