Dr. Dre has made his stance clear he fully supports Kendrick Lamar in his ongoing feud with Drake. The legendary producer recently voiced his approval of Kendrick’s explosive diss track, Not Like Us, while criticizing Drake for crossing the line by mentioning Kendrick’s family in their lyrical battle.
During an appearance on The Unusual Suspects podcast with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell, Dre did not mince words. Expressing his thoughts on the beef, he openly backed Kendrick’s response. “I love that record,”
Dre said, “I’ma say this on camera. I don’t want to get negative… but the fact I heard Drake say something negative about Kendrick’s wife and his kids, that made me say, ‘Ah, adios!’”
The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been one of the most heated in recent hip-hop history. Drake’s diss tracks Push Ups, Family Matters, and The Heart Part 6 repeatedly referenced Kendrick’s longtime partner, Whitney Alford, and pgLang co-founder Dave Free. These allegations added fuel to an already intense rivalry between the two rap superstars.
Kendrick’s response, Not Like Us, quickly became a cultural phenomenon, dominating the Billboard Hot 100 and breaking records. The track not only served as a fiery response to Drake’s allegations but also cemented its place in hip-hop history by becoming the longest-running No. 1 song on the Hot Rap Songs chart.
Dr. Dre himself played a major role in the song’s momentum. He made a surprise appearance at Kendrick’s The Pop Out concert, amplifying the energy of the moment with his now-iconic intro: “Pst, I see dead people.” His presence further solidified the support of hip-hop veterans for Kendrick’s response.
With Kendrick Lamar set to perform at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, speculation is growing about whether Not Like Us will get another massive spotlight. Fans and critics alike are eagerly watching to see if the feud will take center stage at one of the biggest events in music and sports.
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