In a rapidly escalating feud between two of hip-hop’s titans, Drake released The Heart Part 6 on Sunday night, as a pointed response to Kendrick Lamar‘s recent diss track Not Like Us.
This marks the latest in a series of lyrical skirmishes that saw both artists releasing multiple diss tracks over the weekend.
‘The Heart Part 6’ review: Did Drake roll out the punches?
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Drake’s The Heart Part 6 quickly follows Kendrick Lamar’s provocative Not Like Us, delivering sharp barbs and allegations that have ignited discussions across the hip-hop community.
In his track, Drake accuses Kendrick of falling for false information about him, specifically concerning personal details like an alleged secret daughter and medication usage depicted in Kendrick’s Meet the Grahams cover art.
Drake’s lyrical approach in The Heart Part 6 does not shy away from confrontation but instead uses it to set the record straight, as perceived by him.
The track is both a rebuttal and a statement, aiming to undermine Kendrick’s accusations while reinforcing his own stance in the Hip-Hop hierarchy.
Fans weigh in on Kendrick Lamar diss
The reaction to The Heart Part 6 has polarised listeners, with Drake’s supporters applauding his directness and lyrical prowess, while Kendrick’s fans remain loyal to their icon, often viewing Drake’s counterattacks as inadequate against Kendrick’s original charges.
The Hip-Hop community at large has taken to social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to express their opinions, turning the feud into a widespread topic of debate.
Noteworthy is the reaction from Anthony “Top Dog” Tiffith, the founder of Top Dawg Entertainment, Kendrick’s former label.
Tiffith has called the ongoing lyrical battle a “good battle,” signalling respect for the competitive spirit between the two artists, despite clearly favouring Kendrick by declaring him “King.”
Additionally, producer Metro Boomin indirectly critiqued Drake by sharing a meme of NBA player Chris Paul, suggesting that Drake’s efforts, while significant, still leave him trailing far behind in the game—a metaphor for the current state of the diss track exchanges.
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