As the hip-hop community watches in anticipation and concern, the seasoned veteran of rap battles provides insight into the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
- Jun 15, 2024
AceShowbiz - In the rap world, few things garner as much attention as a head-to-head verbal battle. Recently, the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has skyrocketed in intensity, grabbing headlines and igniting debates among fans. Ice Cube, a seasoned veteran of rap battles known for his iconic diss track "No Vaseline", has weighed in on the contentious exchanges.
Ice Cube shared his thoughts on the ongoing feud during his appearance on the "Big Pod" with Shaquille O'Neal, siding with Lamar but cautioning that the battle is far from over. Cube remarked, "I always approve of rap battles; that's the essence of the game. I think Kendrick is up; he's landed the more hard & effective punches." Reflecting on the one-two punch of Lamar's "Meet the Grahams" and "Not Like Us", Ice Cube recognized Lamar's triumphs but advised him to stay vigilant.
While many see Kendrick Lamar as the clear winner so far, Cube warned that Drake is not to be underestimated. "If I was Kendrick, I'd stay cocked and loaded," Cube stated, referring to the possibility of Drake making a significant comeback. The Toronto rapper has indeed been quiet on the diss front recently, focusing on other projects, but Cube suggests that this might be a strategic pause.
Cube's perspective became even more layered during an interview with CTV, where he expressed concerns about the volatile nature of such conflicts. "Beefs are, you know, they're volatile," said Cube. He emphasized the need for caution to prevent these lyrical battles from escalating into real-world violence. This concern isn't unfounded; a shooting at Drake's Toronto home on May 7 left his security guard seriously injured, underscoring the potentially dangerous consequences of public feuds.
