Drake Addresses Kendrick Feud in ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ 🎤

Drake partners with PARTYNEXTDOOR for $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, delivering vibrant tracks that spark old rivalries with artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Joe Budden. While Kendrick’s name remains unmentioned, the Toronto icon hints at their longstanding feud—one that has also involved Rick Ross, Metro Boomin, and The Weeknd on the track “Gimme a Hug,” which was previewed in a leak months ago.

Drake begins with a confident, resolute verse, rapping, “Drake elimination, fake intimidation / Take a minute, take a deep breath, have a little bit of patience / ‘Drizzy, you amazing, you the inspiration / You set the bar for the next generation / You Neo in The Matrix, these n-ggas just Nemo in the ocean / Small fish, making kids feel emotion / Using you for promotion,’ truer words have never been spoken.” “N-ggas want to see ‘RIP me’ on a t-shirt like I’m Hulk Hogan / I appreciate the fans rocking with me, this is really just a small token / Really fucking with a visionary / Only reason I ain’t got a girl and I ain’t getting marriеd / ‘Cause I’m really out herе, filling up the itinerary ’til I’m six feet in a cemetery.”

He goes on, “Bulletproof doors so heavy, got me rolling ’round like a dignitary / Funny how it’s only bitch n-ggas that are waiting on The Boy’s obituary / ‘Cause if I die, it’s these n-ggas that become the sole beneficiary / And what the fuck are they gon’ do with it? / Have the girls up at 29 on stage twerking with a dictionary?”

Drake Dismisses Feuds, Focuses on the Party in $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, While Sneaking Shots at Rivals

That final line appears to take aim at Kendrick, renowned for his complex rhyme patterns, possibly referencing the dictionary screenshot that appeared on the cover of his diss track “Euphoria.” Following a lively beat transition, the Toronto artist brushes aside rap rivalries completely, stating, “They be dropping shit, but we be dropping harder shit / Fuck a rap beef, I’m tryna get the party lit / Tryna get the party lit for the bitches / Them Nike tights is hugging on that ass like they missed it.” The track “Gimme a Hug,” features a secondary beat change that samples Aaron Hall’s 1993 R&B classic “I Miss You,” allowing Drizzy to slip a discreet jab at his longtime rival Joe Budden.

He raps: “Broski just hit me, said, ‘Put all the beef on the side,’ I can’t / Mm-hmm, I’m heated now, yeah / N-ggas want meet up, talk about shit, I’m vegan now / Evil eyes were staring at me and I see it now.”

Released on Valentine’s Day, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U boasts 21 tracks, featuring Yebba, Chino Pacas, and up-and-coming artist Pim from Houston. Notably, the album was launched through Universal Music Group, alongside OVO Sound, Republic, and Santa Anna—a strategic decision considering Drake’s ongoing defamation lawsuit against the conglomerate. This project marks the debut full-length collaboration between Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, who had previously worked on tracks like “Recognize,” “Over Here,” and “Come and See Me.” The album also signifies Drake’s comeback after his intense lyrical dispute with Kendrick Lamar last year, a confrontation many believed was won by Lamar.