In the dead of night on Tuesday, May 7, Drake’s security guard was shot outside the rapper’s Toronto mansion. The local police, who were called to respond to the incident at 2 am, began an investigation to discover who was responsible for the shooting that left the security guard seriously injured. The identity of the security guard has not yet been released and the shooting suspect managed to flee by car, leaving few clues behind him.
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Tension between Hip Hop giants
In parallel with the security incident, the environment in the world of hip hop is especially tense due to a growing dispute between Drake and rapper Kendrick Lamar. Both are prominent figures in current music, with Drake reaching record attendance in 2023 and Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize laureate. The enmity between the two, previously restricted behind the scenes, recently came to light and has been the focus of news in major media outlets.
Last weekend, the artists released several songs containing mutual attacks. Lamar accused Drake of inappropriate behavior and attempting to misappropriate black American culture in his music, while Drake responded with accusations of infidelity and abuse by Lamar. The songs not only intensified their personal rivalry, but also gained global attention, reaching beyond traditional hip hop boundaries.
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Impact of the feud on the musical world
The rivalry between Drake and Lamar is not new. It began when both were beginning their careers and intensified with each other’s growing success. These diss tracks, a form of expression where rappers express disdain for each other through aggressive lyrics, have deep roots in hip hop but have rarely reached such a wide audience.
