Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s long-standing rivalry has reached a boiling point, taking center stage during the 2025 Super Bowl in an unexpected twist.
While fans tuned in for the game, Lamar appeared to have another agenda, making a bold statement on one of the world’s biggest platforms. Their ongoing feud took a dramatic turn, now reportedly culminating in a defamation lawsuitfiled by Drake over Lamar’s 2024 track Not Like Us—a diss track where Lamar took direct aim at the Canadian rapper.
The Controversial Lyrics
Lamar did not hold back in Not Like Us, even taking a jab at Drake’s 2021 album with the incendiary lyric:
“Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophile.”
This line, among others, has fueled tensions between the two artists, further intensifying their dispute.
Super Bowl Halftime Performance Adds Fuel to the Fire
On February 9, Lamar took the stage for the Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a powerhouse performance of his greatest hits. However, the most shocking moment came when he performed Not Like Us, the very song at the heart of Drake’s lawsuit.
Fans quickly noticed that Lamar toned down the track, omitting some of its more controversial lyrics—including the word “pedophile”—which originally sparked outrage.
From Mutual Respect to Bitter Rivalry
Drake and Lamar were once seen as two of the most respected figures in hip-hop, but over the years, their relationship has deteriorated into one of rap’s most heated feuds. Through subliminal jabs, diss tracks, and public call-outs, both artists have made it clear that they are no longer on good terms.
With a lawsuit now in play, it remains to be seen how this rap battle will unfold. Will this be the breaking point, or is there more to come?
