Drizzy and PARTYNEXTDOORs highly anticipated album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U arrived at midnight on Valentine’s Day.
Although he doesn’t mention K. Dot by name, the track “Gimme a Hug,” is littered with references to their battle. Drake fans eagerly anticipating his return to signature melodic raps weren’t disappointed with his new album, but the Toronto rap star also took the opportunity to address his feud with Kendrick Lamar and fire shots at Joe Budden. Drake kicks off the song by addressing the rivalry and Kanye West’s claim that he and Future celebrated “the elimination of Drake” on the “Like That” remix, taking shots at “small fish” rappers who use his name “for promotion.”
Drake then seemingly references Lamar’s elaborate penmanship and “euphoria” co
ver art. Longtime rival Joe Budden, who recently torched Drake on his podcast, also gets a mention.