Drake slams ‘fake friends’ who ‘switch up’ their allegiances amid Kendrick Lamar beef during impromptu rant at Toronto nightclub
As a longtime fan of Kendrick Lamar, I find myself utterly captivated by the enigmatic nature of his latest moves. Having grown up listening to his raw and thought-provoking lyrics, I’ve always admired his ability to weave complex narratives that resonate deeply with listeners. This latest cryptic post, hinting at a ‘villain era,’ has left me intrigued and eager for what’s next. It seems he’s taking us on another introspective journey, this time tackling the industry as a whole.
Drake made it clear to those labeled as “pretend friends” that he’s onto them, implying that individuals who seem supportive in life can ultimately prove untrustworthy and betray you.
On Saturday evening, during an unexpected outburst at Tyrone Edwards’ Nostalgia Party held at a nightclub in Toronto (Drake’s hometown), the 37-year-old rapper, currently embroiled in a dispute with Kendrick Lamar, voiced his opinions.
During breaks in his songs, the formerly Canadian actor now known as rapper Drake (whose birth name is Aubrey Drake Graham) would seize the microphone, firing back at critics and those who had spoken negatively about him, all while urging others to prioritize themselves – as reported by Page Six.
‘Let me share something about nostalgia, specifically regarding this gathering we have now. I can assure you that my genuine friends are absolutely present here,’ the actor from Family Matters started off.
However, there will be times when individuals whom you considered friends or believed were close to you could potentially change their behavior towards you. They might attempt to act in ways that seem unusual or unfriendly.
He added, ‘They might stab you in the back. They may do a lot of things to you. You’ll come to that realization.’
At this stage in his speech, Drake moved from criticizing so-called fake friends towards encouraging the crowd to embrace personal responsibility and control over their own lives.
He noted that no matter what stage of life you’re currently at, you’ve likely experienced similar situations before and will again in the future – such is the nature of life. However, he emphasized, there are times when you find yourself all by yourself, either physically isolated or lost in your thoughts.
After a pause in the middle of his sentence, Drake exclaimed, “I’ve had enough,” before abruptly concluding his speech to continue playing music instead.
Later on, the Canadian celebrity posted a few pictures from his evening at the club on his Instagram account.
5-time Grammy winner expressed, ‘Nostalgia 2024 was amazing!! Where will we go next? @marioworldwide suggests America should feel this too…’
Following his actions of unfollowing several celebrities on Instagram who had expressed support for Lamar, the artist behind “One Dance” has now spoken out. Among those he reportedly unfollowed were NBA stars LeBron James, DeMar DeRozan, rapper Playboi Carti, and media personality Joe Budden, who also was a former rapper.
Back in the early 2010s, Lamar and Drake first became friends and professional associates. This friendship started when they worked together on the song “Buried Alive Interlude.
However, tensions heightened in March when Lamar took aim at both J. Cole and Drake in his song Like That, which seemed to be a retaliation against their 2023 collaboration, First Person Shooter. In this track, Cole declared that he, Drake, and Lamar are the top three in contemporary rap music.
At the start of April, Cole initially released the rap song “7 Minute Drill” as a response. However, just a week later, he expressed regret about the track and took it down from all streaming platforms.
Later in April, Drake joined the conversation with the release of his tracks “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle.” This interaction sparked a back-and-forth between the two celebrities, as they took turns making subtle digs at one another.
Globally recognized as one of the top-selling musicians, having sold more than 170 million units, Drake also holds the distinction of being the artist with the most certified digital singles in the United States, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Last month, Lamar released his first song in four months, a follow-up to May 4’s Not Like Us, which solidified him as the victor in his rap beef with Drake.
Originating from Compton at age 37, the artist set to perform at Super Bowl LIX in February 2025, unveiled an unreleased song titled “Untitled” on his Instagram account, making it currently unavailable for streaming.
In his latest work, Lamar doesn’t directly mention the Toronto-born artist who is 37 years old, but indirectly refers to their musical feud. The piece begins with the lines, ‘I believe it’s time for the party to end / this has become too malicious to make amends / things have changed, get him expelled and disqualified.’
In addition, Kendrick Lamar discusses topics like indulgence, faith, and the dangers of celebrity in his latest work.
This past week, the artist known for loyalty anthems revealed his forthcoming NFL showcase, stating on a social media post, “Super Bowl LIX. New Orleans. February 2025. #HalftimePerformanceOnAppleMusic.
The post featured a single close-up up photo of a pair of well-worn, black, Air Force 1 sneakers and has so far racked up more than two million likes from his 16.4 million followers.
Enthusiasts swarmed the comment section in a hurry to decipher the mysterious message. One prominent remark suggested: “Apparently, he’s admitted to the ‘villain period’, which in today’s context, would make him a hero instead.
A different user brought up the persistent conflict between Kendrick and DJ Akademiks, who is well-known for his support of Drake.
‘Akademiks punching ghosts rn,’ a social media user with the handle @thermalvision_ weighed in.
Some people believe that certain rap verses are aimed at a media personality. “Some influencers criticize me because I don’t conform to their ordinary standards, but it’s not personal hatred towards me, rather it’s the persona I project that they dislike. The kind of person who doesn’t kiss up to others just for favors.
If anyone had any uncertainty regarding whom the entertainer was addressing, he provided an additional clue: “The radio host spreading biased information for financial gain – I’ll let you know when they meet their downfall.
Someone else surmised that the new song is a reaction to the music industry as a whole.
@johnsdayoff” expressed that this isn’t just about Drake, but rather the entire music industry and its influence on future generations. He finds it all troubling.
And another person joked about Kendrick: ‘He wrote this with a sword.’
Additionally, alongside the announcement of his Super Bowl half-time show, Kendrick also posted a promotional video separately.
In the snippet he said, ‘Will you be pulling up? I hope so. You know there’s only one opportunity to win a championship. No round twos. Let’s get it, boom! I wouldn’t want you to miss it. Meet me in New Orleans February 9, 2025.’
Here’s my spin on that statement in a first-person perspective as a lifestyle expert: “I always encourage you to put your best foot forward, whether you’re cheering from home or out and about. Let’s dive right in! This is the essence of style we’ve been discussing all along.
In the video, Kendrick operated a football-tossing device out on the field, with a large U.S. flag standing behind him.
Drake appears to have peacefully transitioned past his rap rivalry with Kendrick, leading some to interpret this as a sign of surrender.
Back in early August, he astonished fans by sharing 100 gigabytes worth of unreleased footage from his private collection.
The dump included behind-the-scenes content from studio sessions for some of his most biggest hits.
In the behind-the-scenes footage, there was a captivating snippet that left no doubt in my mind – the hit song “Too Good,” featuring Rihanna in 2016, was actually penned with tennis legend Serena Williams in mind! I simply can’t get over it!
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2024-10-07 07:49