166: Kendrick Lamar Vs Drake: The Greatest Hip-Hop Beef of All Time?

Transatlantic Rebels

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake - The Greatest Hip-Hop Beef of All Time? In this episode of the Transatlantic Rebels podcast, hosts Jesal and Rochard analyze the intense rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake that dominated the months of May, June, and July. After a hiatus, the hosts catch up on various topics they missed and delve deep into what they deem one of the greatest rap feuds ever. They compare it with historic rivalries such as Jay Z vs Nas and Biggie vs Tupac, ultimately concluding that Kendrick emerged victorious. They discuss each track released during the beef, evaluating the quality, volume, and lyrical prowess displayed, and highlight the cultural impact and meme-worthy moments it stimulated. The episode wraps with an analysis of Kendrick's strategic release timings and the final blow delivered with his music video, solidifying his win in this epic rap battle.

00:00 Welcome Back to the Transatlantic Rebels Podcast

00:24 Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: The Greatest Beef of All Time?

02:09 Breaking Down the Tracks: From Euphoria to Family Matters

05:05 Kendrick's Masterclass in Rapping: Euphoria and Beyond

08:10 Drake's Response and Kendrick's Final Warning

14:29 Meet the Grahams: The Darkest Diss Track

16:26 Drake's Credibility Under Fire

17:25 Kendrick's Tactical Moves

19:00 The Impact of 'Not Like Us'

20:19 Kendrick's Genius Timing

21:36 The Aftermath and Reactions

24:18 Juneteenth Concert and Final Victory

27:13 Comparing Drake and Ja Rule

28:45 Final Thoughts and Conclusion