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Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake in new diss track 'Euphoria'

Kendrick Lamar responded to Drake's diss tracks with a detailed criticism focused on Drake's authenticity and biracial identity. [ more ]

The Verge

1 month ago

Drake muddies the "Push Ups" AI debate with a deepfake

Drake faced AI voice clone controversies but now engages with AI for memes. [ more ]

New York Post

3 months ago

Drake rips the Grammys hours before 2024 broadcast: 'Doesn't dictate s-t'

Drake criticized the Grammy Awards, saying it doesn't hold significance in their world.

Drake has a history of criticizing the award show and has previously skipped the event. [ more ]

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A Recent Timeline of the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Beef

The feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has escalated, with unverified allegations leading to a series of diss tracks and public responses. [ more ]

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Why Drake Had to Take Down His Song That Featured AI-Tupac Vocals

Drake faced legal consequences for using an AI-generated Tupac voice in a diss track, leading to a cease-and-desist letter and removal of the track. [ more ]

The Verge

Drake threatened with lawsuit over diss track featuring AI Tupac

Tupac's legal team threatens to sue Drake over use of AI-generated Tupac soundalike on diss track 'Taylor Made'. [ more ]

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Would-be intruder detained at Drake's Toronto mansion 1 day after shooting

An intruder attempted to break into Drake's Toronto mansion following a shooting incident involving one of his security guards. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Here's A Timeline Of Drake And Kendrick Lamar's Feud

The article discusses the timeline of rap beef involving Drake, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and other artists, showcasing diss tracks and collaborations among them. [ more ]

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Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake on 6+ minute song "Euphoria"

Kendrick Lamar released the song 'Euphoria' in response to Drake's diss tracks, addressing the ongoing rap beef between them. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Drake Taunts Kendrick Lamar Again on Diss Song With AI 2Pac and Snoop Dogg Verses

Drake released "Push Ups" and "Taylor Made Freestyle" taunting Kendrick Lamar, using AI voices resembling 2Pac and Snoop Dogg in the tracks. [ more ]

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Estate of Tupac Shakur threatens legal action against Drake over AI diss track

The estate of Tupac Shakur issued a cease and desist to Drake for using AI Tupac's voice in a diss track against Kendrick Lamar. [ more ]

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Consequence Crossword: "What Drake hoped Tupac's estate would say?"

Tupac Shakur's estate sent a cease-and-desist letter to Drake for using AI-generated vocals in a diss track. [ more ]

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Drake Pays Taylor Swift Respect In New Song From Surprise EP

Drake considers Taylor Swift his only real competition.

Drake released a new EP called 'Scary Hours 3' and praised Taylor Swift on one of the songs.

Drake and Taylor Swift appear to be on good terms.

'Scary Hours 3' was created in just a matter of days. [ more ]

Vulture

Drake Got Heated on Scary Hours 3

Drake releases For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition, addressing critics and settling scores.

Drake disses Kanye West, Joe Budden, 6ix9ine, and Pusha T on the new release.

Drake's lyrics show confidence and a lack of insecurity about his work and reputation. [ more ]

HuffPost

Drake Is Dropping A Surprise Album Soon, And Social Media Is Counting Down

Drake surprised fans with a teaser trailer for his new album 'Scary Hours 3' that is set to release at midnight.

The visually stunning trailer features cinematic shots of Toronto and a monologue from Drake about his confidence in his work. [ more ]

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TechCrunch

The Kendrick-Drake feud shows how technology is changing rap battles | TechCrunch

Kendrick Lamar emerged victorious in a tech-savvy rap battle against Drake, showcasing the use of AI in music disputes. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Snoop Dogg responds to Drake's AI-assisted diss track featuring his voice

Snoop Dogg responds hilariously to Drake's diss track feat. AI Snoop Dogg voice, referencing Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift. [ more ]

Fast Company

How the Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud is taking rap battles high tech

The Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud has escalated dramatically, taking rap battles to a new level with deeply personal diss tracks and modern technology in distribution. [ more ]

Pitchfork

4 days ago

Kendrick Lamar's Drake Diss "Not Like Us" Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

Kendrick Lamar achieves his fourth No.1 song with 'Not Like Us' in 2024. [ more ]

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Kendrick Lamar Posts Another New Drake Diss Song, "6:16 in LA"

Kendrick Lamar released a diss track aimed at Drake titled '6:16 in LA' on Instagram. [ more ]

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Kendrick Lamar Responds to Drake Disses With New Song "Euphoria"

Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake's diss tracks with 'Euphoria.' [ more ]

Pitchfork

5 months ago

Watch Drake's New "Polar Opposites" Video

Drake has released a new video for the song 'Polar Opposites'

Despite his plans to focus on his health, Drake has been busy with various projects [ more ]

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5 months ago

Drake Returns to No. 1 as Dolly Parton Opens Big With Rockstar'

Drake's album For All the Dogs returns to No. 1 on Billboard's album chart after releasing an expanded edition with six new songs.

Dolly Parton achieves her highest chart position ever with her rock-themed double album Rockstar, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. [ more ]

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Drake's security firm set up months after rapper was 'freaked out' by uninvited visitors to his home | CBC News

Jungle Lion Security was established after Drake expressed the need for heavy security outside his Toronto mansion, as revealed by public records. [ more ]

Coindesk

2 months ago

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Rapper Drake Posts Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Video To His 146M Instagram Followers

Drake shared Michael Saylor's clip on bitcoin with 146 million followers.

Celebrity endorsements like Drake's could influence retail investors in the digital assets market. [ more ]

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2 months ago

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Welcome to the funhouse: the revival of Luna Luna in Los Angeles reignites a tradition of art as carnival

Luna Luna in Los Angeles features art rides from Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat

Drake's team plans to commission new artists to create working rides for international tours [ more ]

London Jazz News

4 months ago

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ECM to issue 'Azimuth' - John Taylor/Norma Winstone/Kenny Wheeler - on Luminessence vinyl

ECM label is reissuing the 1977 John Taylor/Norma Winstone/Kenny Wheeler album 'Azimuth' on vinyl as part of their Luminessence series.

Pre-orders for the vinyl reissue start on January 15th and the release date is March 1st. [ more ]

KQED

5 months ago

Oakland's Ovrkast. Produced Two Songs on Drake's New Album | KQED

Drake has shown love to the Bay Area in his music before, including a famous song featuring Mac Dre.

Drake has faced backlash for his use of Bay Area lyrics without permission. [ more ]

New York Post

Enough, Drake! Why the hip-hop superstar really needs to take a break

Drake released his surprise EP 'Scary Hours 3' shortly after his album 'For All the Dogs'

The EP features six new songs and is part of the 'Scary Hours' series

Drake has been releasing a lot of music in the past year, including a house album and a collaborative LP with 21 Savage [ more ]

Consequence

Drake praises Taylor Swift: "Only one could make me drop the album just a little later"

Drake pays tribute to Taylor Swift on his latest project, Scary Hours 3.

Drake takes shots at Kanye West and Pusha T on the album.

The opening track, 'Red Button' features Drake's praise for Swift and his jabs at Kanye and Pusha T. [ more ]

BBC News

Drake's IDGAF: Meet the 82-year-old jazz singer sampled in new hit

Drake collaborated with 82-year-old jazz singer Norma Winstone for his new hit IDGAF.

Norma was unfamiliar with Drake and rap music in general before her collaboration with him.

Norma improvised the melody for the song and noticed some similarities between IDGAF and her own music. [ more ]

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