The ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar continues to heat up, with 50 Cent wading into the controversy with some surprising thoughts.
The world of hip-hop thrives on competition, but lately, things have gotten particularly heated. Drake and Kendrick Lamar, two titans of the industry, are locked in a lyrical battle, and with each diss track, the flames get higher. Enter 50 Cent, the notorious troll king himself, who just threw his hat into the ring with some unexpected commentary.
Drake’s latest diss track, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” has the internet buzzing. Following his previous offering, “Push Ups,” it marks a relentless assault on Kendrick Lamar, who has yet to respond publicly. However, this new track raises eyebrows for several reasons. First, there’s the back-to-back nature of the disses. While it’s common for rappers to trade barbs, the lack of a response from Kendrick creates an uneven playing field. Second, Drake utilizes AI technology to mimic the voices of rap legends Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur, a move some see as disrespectful and others as a strategic attempt to goad Kendrick into a reply. Finally, the track’s inclusion of references to Taylor Swift adds another layer of confusion, leaving fans wondering if it’s a genuine diss or simply another tactic to provoke a reaction.
50 Cent’s Shocking Intervention
This aggressive approach from Drake is reminiscent of 50 Cent’s own tactics. The hip-hop world knows 50 Cent as a master of the troll, and his past success in igniting feuds has cemented his reputation as a strategist. However, in a surprising turn of events, 50 Cent took to Instagram last weekend with some seemingly counter-intuitive advice.
Sharing a clip from “Taylor Made Freestyle,” 50 Cent captioned the post with, “[eyes emoji] OK in my professional expert opinion on this matter, leave this man alone.” He continued, adding, “I’ve seen this [film camera emoji] movie before, it will not end well. [shrug emoji].” The message concludes with a playful challenge to Kendrick, stating, “you disagree ok, [thinking face emoji] then where is your s**t at boy [angry face emoji].”
According to HNHH news, 50 Cent’s comment is a reaction to a diss track released by Chris Brown against Quavo. In his comment, 50 Cent is expressing surprise and seems impressed by the track. He suggests that if Quavo doesn’t respond with a strong diss track of his own (“come with some heat”), then the situation will not be favorable for him (“it’s a wrap”). The phrase “First the Fatboys break up now this” is a reference to the break-up of the pioneering hip-hop group The Fat Boys, implying that this event is another significant moment in hip-hop history1. 50 Cent is known for his candid commentary on the rap industry, and here he’s hinting that the pressure is on Quavo to deliver a compelling comeback.
This intervention is intriguing for several reasons. Historically, 50 Cent has shown support for Drake. While his recent message is somewhat vague, it seems to contradict his earlier reaction to “Push Ups.” Back then, 50 Cent endorsed the diss track, urging a stronger response from Kendrick with the caption, “All you [ninja emoji]’s got smoked by a light skinned N***a,” suggesting he was enjoying the back-and-forth.
Unpacking 50 Cent’s Move
This intervention is intriguing for a few reasons. Historically, 50 Cent hasn’t exactly been the voice of reason in hip-hop feuds. In fact, he’s been known to stir the pot himself. One such instance involved a public back-and-forth with Kendrick Lamar back in 2017. While it wasn’t a full-blown war of words, 50 Cent did take a playful jab at Kendrick’s critically acclaimed album “DAMN.” by suggesting it wasn’t commercially successful. Kendrick never directly responded, but many saw 50 Cent’s comments as an attempt to goad the Compton lyricist into a diss track.The Kendrick Lamar Connection
The American Song writer reports indicate another layer of complexity is the past connection between Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent that goes beyond their brief 2017 exchange. Kendrick made a cameo appearance in 50 Cent’s show Power, and they even shared the stage for the epic 2022 Super Bowl halftime show. Furthermore, Kendrick previously acknowledged receiving valuable advice from the G-Unit mogul. So, is 50 Cent genuinely offering advice to Drake this time, or is there more to the story?
Unanswered Questions & Predictions
So, what does this all mean? Will Kendrick’s past association with 50 Cent lead to reconciliation, or has 50 Cent truly chosen sides? Is this a strategic move by 50 Cent, or is he genuinely offering advice to Drake? And most importantly, how will Kendrick Lamar respond, if at all?
One thing’s for sure: the saga continues. The hip-hop world is eagerly waiting to see how Kendrick Lamar will respond, if he chooses to do so at all. Will he rise to the bait and engage in a full-blown lyrical war, or will he take the high road and remain silent? Stay tuned for further updates on this ongoing feud and all the drama it promises to bring.