“Canadian rapper and actor Drake has faced significant online mockery after Kendrick Lamar was widely declared the victor in their highly publicized rap feud.
Lamar has capitalized on his musical success, particularly his hit song “Not Like Us,” which played a crucial role in the dispute. Since its release, Lamar has topped the charts, performed at the Super Bowl halftime show, and is set to tour with frequent collaborator, singer SZA.
Conversely, Drake has maintained a relatively low profile (aside from filing a lawsuit against his record label, alleging their support for “Not Like Us” unfairly tarnished his reputation) until recently debuting new music.
The reception to his album “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,” a collaboration with PartyNextDoor, has been mixed.
The 21-track project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 200, marking Drake’s 14th chart-topping album. He now shares the record for most No. 1 albums among solo artists with Jay-Z and Taylor Swift.
The album leans towards R&B, and the single “Gimmie A Hug” has generated considerable social media buzz, not only for its title but also for its reference to the rap beef.
“F**k a rap beef, I’m tryna get the party lit,” Drake raps.
While some have praised the new music as some of Drake’s best work, others have been less enthusiastic.
“So it’s f**k a rap beef when you lose?” one social media user commented, while another pointed out, “Isn’t this EXACTLY what Kendrick said? ‘You make music that pacify them I make music to electrify em.’”
Regardless, the album is clearly attracting listeners.”
