Amid initial speculation about the alleged diss, 21 Savage's manager speaks out to deny any shots taken at the 'Not Like Us' spitter on Drake's new song, 'It's Up'.
- August 7, 2024
AceShowbiz - 21 Savage has maintained a neutral stance in the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle, despite his ties to both artists. However, Drake's recent release of "It's Up" featured a verse by 21 that some fans interpreted as a diss towards Lamar.
The lyrics in question referenced a rapper who believes they are Tupac Shakur and has gained popularity quickly. These allusions sparked theories that 21 was targeting Lamar, who has been compared to Tupac in the past and recently scored two number-one hits with his disses on Drake.
However, 21 Savage's manager, Meezy, has stated that the lyrics were not intended for Lamar. DJ Akademiks broke the news and shared a text message from Meezy that read, "That definitely ain't no shot at Kendrick." Akademiks also pointed out that Lamar has multiple hits, which would contradict the lyrics.
21 and Lamar have collaborated in the past, and 21 has expressed support for Drake. Their close relationship was evident in 21's inclusion on one of the few new Drake songs. Moreover, 21 has expressed a desire for Drake and Metro Boomin to reconcile their differences.
Despite fans' initial reactions, it appears that 21 Savage did not intend to diss Kendrick Lamar on "It's Up". The lyrics were likely aimed at someone else, and 21 remains neutral in the ongoing battle between Drake and Lamar.
