Drake vs Kendrick Lamar: Who Really Won the Rap Beef?



Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: Who Really Won the Rap Beef?

If you’ve been anywhere near the internet, TikTok, or just talking to someone who listens to music, you’ve probably heard about the wild beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. It’s been one of the biggest moments in hip-hop in years—and honestly, even if you’re not super into rap, this feud has been everywhere.

So… what actually happened? And who came out on top?


The tension between Drake and Kendrick has been simmering for a while—like, back to 2013. But things really exploded in 2024 when Kendrick dropped a verse on Future’s song “Like That.” It wasn’t subtle. He called out Drake by name, took shots at his style, his credibility, and basically said: I’m better than you.

Drake didn’t stay quiet. He clapped back with some tracks of his own, and for a while, it was back and forth—classic diss-track season.

Kendrick’s Knockout Punch

Then Kendrick dropped “Not Like Us,” and that changed everything. The track didn’t just go viral—it broke streaming records and sparked massive conversations. Kendrick accused Drake of some serious stuff (which Drake denies), and he didn’t hold back.

The song hit so hard that Kendrick even performed it at the Super Bowl halftime show, which is about as mainstream as it gets. The crowd went crazy. And that was just the beginning.

Drake’s Response? A Lawsuit.

Drake responded—not with another track, but with a lawsuit. He accused Kendrick’s label (Universal Music Group) of promoting lies and claimed it damaged his reputation and personal safety. UMG basically said, “It’s a rap battle. You started it.”

The Public Reaction

People picked sides fast. Kendrick’s fans hailed him as the king of modern rap. Even people who usually back Drake started admitting that Kendrick might’ve taken this one. To top it all off, Kendrick won five Grammys in 2025—including Record of the Year—for “Not Like Us.”

And his outfit at the Grammys? A Canadian tuxedo (denim jacket and jeans)—a direct shot at Drake’s Canadian roots. Petty? Maybe. Iconic? Absolutely.

So, Who Won?

Let’s keep it real: Kendrick Lamar won this round.
He had the bars, the impact, the awards, and the memes. He made the beef personal and poetic—and he did it without backing down. Drake’s still one of the biggest artists in the world, no doubt. But in this battle? Kendrick walked away with the mic drop.

What do you think—was this a fair win, or do you think Drake deserved more credit? Let’s talk. 👇🎤


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