The infamous beef between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake continued to play out on the biggest stage in pop culture – the 97th Academy Awards. Host Conan O’Brien made a joke about the feud, stating that Lamar would “call Drake a pedophile” during his performance.
However, it’s essential to understand what sparked this feud. The roots of their conflict date back to 2013, when Lamar rapped about being part of a “big three” in rap music alongside Drake and J. Cole on Future’s song “Like That.” Lamar responded by saying that he was the main act, distancing himself from the group.
The situation escalated with both artists releasing diss tracks. In April, Drake released two songs claiming Lamar had physically abused his partner, but minutes later, Lamar fired back with serious allegations against Drake of abuse and addiction. The feud took a dark turn with Drake’s song “Family Matters” alleging physical abuse, followed by Lamar’s response track “Meet the Grahams.”
Lamar used his latest release, “Not Like Us,” to directly attack Drake’s presence in the industry, calling him a “colonizer.” Despite the intense backlash, the feud has gained momentum on social media, with fans and streaming platforms embracing Lamar’s track.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/03/02/conan-obrien-oscars-host-kendrick-lamar-drake-feud/81105465007