Drake’s recent wardrobe choice has reignited the simmering feud between him and fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar. Just days before Lamar’s highly anticipated performance at the 2025 Super Bowl, Drake was photographed in Australia sporting a T-shirt with a sexually suggestive message. This bold move has fueled speculation about whether it was a deliberate attempt to provoke Lamar and escalate their ongoing rivalry.
The two rappers have been engaged in a public feud since early last year, stemming from Lamar’s diss track “Like That,” a response to Drake and J. Cole’s collaborative song “First Person Shooter.” “First Person Shooter,” which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100, features J. Cole comparing himself to both Drake and Lamar, positioning them as the “big three” of rap.
The tension between Drake and Lamar has been a constant source of discussion among fans. Drake’s recent appearance in Perth, Australia, during his “Anita Max Win Tour,” added fuel to the fire. He was seen wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the phrase “Wait till u see my” accompanied by a downward-pointing arrow, leaving little to the imagination. He paired the shirt with bright yellow basketball shorts, a blue beanie, oversized blue cowboy boots, and glittery nail polish.
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The timing of Drake’s provocative outfit choice, just days before Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, has led many to believe it was a calculated move to steal the spotlight and reignite their feud. Drake’s tour commenced shortly after Lamar’s triumphant night at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where he secured five wins, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year for “Not Like Us.”
“Not Like Us,” released in 2024, contains lyrics that many interpret as veiled attacks on Drake, including accusations about underage girls. Lines like “Why you trolling like a bitch? Ain’t you tired? Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A-Minor” further intensified the conflict. Following the release of the song, Drake took legal action against Universal Music Group, his record label, alleging that they had promoted a defamatory track accusing him of pedophilia.
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While Drake has not directly addressed Lamar’s Grammy wins, his father, Dennis Graham, offered a dismissive response in a recent interview, stating his indifference to the situation. Meanwhile, Drake is gearing up for the release of a collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR titled “$ome $exy $ongs 4 u.” This upcoming project is likely to generate further buzz and potentially add another layer to his complex relationship with Kendrick Lamar. The ongoing feud between Drake and Lamar continues to captivate the hip-hop world, with each new development adding fuel to the fire. Their rivalry remains a prominent storyline in contemporary rap, leaving fans and critics eager to see what unfolds next.
