Popular rapper Jay-Z has reacted to the ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. He recently questioned the role of rap battles in modern hip-hop, and fans have been reacting.
According to him, he is not sure beef amongst rap artists is reflective of hip-hop’s progression because it keeps taking the culture a couple of steps back.
The rapper added that he expects his stance on rap beef to be viewed as hypocritical, given his own history with Nas.
His words, “Man, this is taking us a couple steps back.
We’ve just grown so much that — I guess I’m going to say it — I don’t know if battling needs to be part of the culture anymore.”
On choosing Kendrick Lamar to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl 2025 halftime show, “I chose the guy that was having a monster year.
What do I care about them two guys battling.
What’s that got to do with me? Have at it. They drag everybody in it, like everyone’s part of this conspiracy to undermine Drake, I guess. But, it’s like, what the fuck? I’m fucking Jay-Z! [Laughs.] All due respect to him. I’m fucking Hov. Respectfully. It doesn’t make any sense.
Now, people that like Kendrick hate Drake, no matter what he makes. It’s like an attack on his character. I don’t know if I love that. I don’t know if it’s helpful to our growth where the fallout lands, especially on social media.”
WOW.
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