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The Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beef: A Comprehensive Timeline

Introduction:


The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has captivated fans and the music industry alike. What initially began as a collaborative relationship soon turned into a heated rivalry. In this article, we delve into the timeline of their rocky relationship, examining the ups and downs that have defined their beef.

Nov. 2011: Kendrick Lamar Featured on Drake's "Take Care" Album


Drake's second studio album, "Take Care," marked a turning point in his career. One of the standout tracks on the album was the "Buried Alive Interlude," featuring Kendrick Lamar. Lamar's inclusion was seen as a co-sign by Drake, elevating his status as a rising star on the West Coast.


Feb. 2012: Drake Invites Kendrick Lamar to Open on Club Paradise Tour


Recognizing Lamar's growing popularity and talent, Drake extended an invitation to Lamar to join him and A$AP Rocky as the opening acts for his Club Paradise Tour. This move showcased Drake's support for Lamar and solidified their working relationship.


Oct. 2012: Collaboration on A$AP Rocky's

"Fuckin' Problems" and "Poetic Justice"

Following the Club Paradise Tour, Drake and Lamar collaborated on two hit tracks. They joined forces on A$AP Rocky's "Fuckin' Problems," along with 2 Chainz, and later collaborated on Lamar's own album with the track "Poetic Justice." These collaborations showcased their chemistry and resulted in commercial success.


Aug. 2013: Kendrick Lamar Takes Aim at Drake on Big Sean's "Control"


Kendrick Lamar made waves in the rap community with his verse on Big Sean's "Control." In the verse, he called out several fellow artists, including Drake, asserting his dominance in the rap game. Drake responded calmly, downplaying the impact of Lamar's words.


Oct. 2013: Kendrick Lamar Disses Drake During BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher


Continuing the feud, Lamar took another shot at Drake during the BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher. Over the instrumental of "Shook Ones," Lamar delivered a verse aimed at Drake, referencing their previous encounters and questioning his authenticity.


Dec. 2013: Drake Covers VIBE Magazine and Addresses Kendrick Diss


In a cover story for VIBE Magazine, Drake opened up about his response to Kendrick Lamar's diss. He explained his decision to stand his ground and not back down, emphasizing that there was no real issue between them.


2015-2016: Subtle Shots Fired From Both


Sides, But Nothing Groundbreaking

During this period, both Drake and Kendrick Lamar exchanged subtle jabs through their music. Lamar took aim at Drake's alleged use of ghostwriters, while Drake responded by asserting his own artistry and success.


Conclusion:


The beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been characterized by moments of collaboration and intense rivalry. While their relationship started on a positive note, it gradually turned into a battle for dominance in the rap industry. Fans continue to speculate about the future of their feud, eagerly awaiting new developments in this ongoing saga.


德雷克和肯德里克·拉马尔之间的争端:详细时间线


引言:

自从德雷克和肯德里克·拉马尔在2011年首次合作以来,一切都变了。这两位当今最大的说唱歌手之间的合作似乎一度很友好,但随着时间的推移,友好的火花变成了一场火山喷发,由拉马尔在2022年3月22日参与Future和Metro Boomin的《我们不信任你》专辑中的惊天特辑引发。


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时间线:


2011年11月:肯德里克·拉马尔在德雷克的专辑《照顾》中亮相

在2011年,德雷克从一个备受争议的新人发展为一名全面的超级巨星,并在他的首张专辑《感谢我以后》的推广活动中取得了令人难以置信的榜单成绩。尽管在取得了巨大的成功之后,人们仍然对他能否提升自己的水平持有疑虑。《照顾》是对批评的有力回应,德雷克回到了他受欢迎的《So Far Gone》风格,并邀请了几位大牌嘉宾,其中包括备受瞩目的新人肯德里克·拉马尔。


2012年2月:德雷克邀请肯德里克·拉马尔参加Club Paradise巡回演唱会

德雷克再次向崭露头角的拉马尔伸出援手,并邀请他作为A$AP Rocky的开场嘉宾一同参加Club Paradise巡回演唱会。德雷克在2016年的《4 PM in Calabasas》中提到了他选择拉马尔和Rocky作为巡演开场嘉宾的决定。


2012年10月:德雷克和肯德里克·拉马尔在A$AP Rocky的《Fuckin' Problems》和《Poetic Justice》中合作

在Club Paradise巡回演唱会之后,德雷克和拉马尔合作了两首热门歌曲。他们与A$AP Rocky和2 Chainz一同合作了《Fuckin' Problems》,随后又共同合作了拉马尔的专辑中的《Poetic Justice》。这些合作展示了他们的默契,并取得了商业上的成功。


2013年8月:肯德里克·拉马尔在Big Sean的《Control》中抨击德雷克和说唱界

在推出个人专辑《good kid, m.A.A.d city》后,拉马尔凭借自信和实力在Big Sean的《Control》中对德雷克和其他说唱艺人发起了挑战。拉马尔大胆地点名了J. Cole、Meek Mill、Drake、Big K.R.I.T.、Wale、Pusha T、ASAP Rocky、Tyler, the Creator和Mac Miller等人,并对他们在说唱界的地位提出了质疑。


2013年10月:肯德里克·拉马尔在BET嘻哈奖颁奖礼中对德雷克发起攻击

继续争端,拉马尔在BET嘻哈奖颁奖抗中再次对德雷克发起攻击。在《Shook Ones》的伴奏下,拉马尔在BET嘻哈奖颁奖礼的freestyle中对德雷克发表了一段针对性的诗歌,提到了他们之前的交锋,并对德雷克的真实性提出了质疑。


2013年12月:德雷克登上VIBE杂志封面并回应拉马尔的攻击

在VIBE杂志的封面故事中,德雷克谈到了他对肯德里克·拉马尔攻击的回应。他解释了他坚持立场不退让的决定,并强调他们之间没有真正的问题。


2015-2016年:双方互有所指,但没有重大突破

在这段时间里,德雷克和肯德里克·拉马尔通过音乐中的隐晦言辞互相攻击。拉马尔攻击德雷克涉嫌使用别人写的歌词,而德雷克则通过强调自己的艺术性和成功来回应。


结论:

德雷克和肯德里克·拉马尔之间的争端充满了合作和激烈的竞争。尽管他们的合作关系起初是友好的,但逐渐演变成了在说唱界争夺霸主地位的战斗。粉丝们继续猜测他们之间的争端的未来,迫切期待这个持续发展的故事中的新进展。

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