Comedian Conan O’Brien referenced the ongoing feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar during his hosting gig at the Academy Awards. The beef began after Lamar released a diss track, “Like That,” which included a verse that sparked a back-and-forth between the two artists.
Drake responded with several tracks, including “Not Like Us,” a song that allegedly references Lamar as a pedophile. However, Drake is now taking action against Universal Music Group over the controversy. He has filed a lawsuit claiming defamation and harassment, alleging that the label’s narrative about him being a pedophile was false and malicious.
The feud escalated after both rappers performed at high-profile events. Lamar won top honors at the Grammy Awards just days before performing “Not Like Us” at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The track became a hit from the battle, with many critics accusing Drake of using it to settle his score.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/awards/news/conan-obrien-kendrick-lamar-drake-oscars-1236325517