
Upon learning that the Canadian hip-hop artist filed a lawsuit related to his nemesis Kendrick Lamar's diss track against him, Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco weigh in on the matter.
- Nov 27, 2024
AceShowbiz - The hip-hop world is abuzz with the latest twist in the ongoing rivalry between rap heavyweights Drake and Kendrick Lamar. This time, the drama has shifted from the lyrical battlefield to the courtroom, capturing the attention of music fans and celebrities alike.
Drake, the Canadian megastar, has initiated legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, alleging that they used illegal methods such as payola and bots to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's track "Not Like Us." The lawsuit, filed by Drake's Frozen Moments LLC in a Manhattan court, claims that UMG's actions violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
This unexpected legal move has left many in the hip-hop community, including sports figures like Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco, puzzled. As Sharpe remarked, "Drake, he [Kendrick Lamar] got one off on you, it happens!" suggesting that a lawsuit over a rap beef is beneath someone of Drake's stature, especially considering his significant achievements like being the first artist with 20 songs surpassing one billion streams.
Opinions within the industry are divided on whether Drake's actions are justified or overly dramatic. Charlamagne tha God bluntly commented, "Come on, man. Because you lost a rap battle? Dot said squabble up, not lawyer up," hinting that Drake should handle his grievances differently.
Adding another layer to this saga, Kendrick Lamar recently used his platform to lament the lack of support from fellow rappers after securing the coveted spot of headlining the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show. His new song, "Wacced Out Murals," features a lyric, "Won the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me," which Chad Ochocinco views as Kendrick's commentary on the underlying tensions within the rap community.