AceShowbiz - Kendrick Lamar's newly released album "GNX" has stirred up more than just chart-topping hits. The surprise drop on Friday, November 22 included a pointed verse that mentioned fellow rapper Lil Wayne, triggering a swift and somewhat ominous response from the New Orleans rap icon.

On the opening track of GNX, "wacced out murals," Lamar raps about being a fan of Weezy and feeing disheartened when his idol criticized the Super Bowl organizers for their decision to pick him as halftime show headliner.

"I used to bump 'Tha Carter 3', I held my Rollie chain proud. Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down...," K.Dot raps. He's also dissapointed by the hip-hop community's response, "Nas the only one congratulate me, all these n****s agitated I'm just glad it's on they faces."

Wayne's response was prompt and passionate, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to issue a warning, "Man wtf I do?! I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Let's not take kindness for weakness. Let this giant sleep. I beg u all. No one really wants destruction, not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed. On me. Love."

As Wayne previously shared during his Lil Weezyana Festival, the disappointment over being overlooked for the Super Bowl was intense. "I said to myself, 'I want to be onstage for the Super Bowl one day, in front of my mom.' And I worked my a** off to get that f**kin' position. It was ripped away from me. But this moment right here - they can't take that away from me," Wayne told his fans.

The debate reaches deeper into the community, with long-time supporters and fellow New Orleans artists expressing their dismay. Prominent figures like Nicki Minaj, Birdman, and Drake have voiced their support for Wayne, echoing sentiments that paying tribute to his contributions to New Orleans' culture should have been a priority. Local icons like Master P and Juvenile, along with Boosie Badazz, also criticized the NFL for the perceived snub.

On the other hand, Kendrick Lamar's defenders such as 50 Cent emphasize his broad appeal and the thematic depth of his work. While Wayne appears ready to move on, his warning is clear: he won't tolerate further disrespect.

As Kendrick's "GNX" garners more attention and the Super Bowl halftime show nears, the friction between the two artists has left fans divided. Whether a resolution or more musical fireworks are on the horizon remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: both Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar have stamped their indelible marks on hip-hop history.