How Drake Just Tried To Clap Back at Kendrick Lamar Again…

Summary

The video script discusses Drake's recent feature on Camila Cabello's album, suggesting it marks a shift in his musical identity from confident rapper to pop star. It critiques his response to Kendrick Lamar's dominance in the rap scene, implying Drake's new tracks fall short of making a significant impact. The analysis predicts Drake will continue to avoid rap, possibly releasing more pop-oriented music in an attempt to reclaim his relevance, despite the risk of further damaging his credibility.

Takeaways

• 🎤 Drake has recently featured on two new songs from Camila Cabello's album, marking a shift in his musical direction.
• 🔄 The author suggests that Drake is experiencing an identity crisis, moving away from his confident rapper persona towards a pop star image.
• 🎶 The song 'Hot Uptown' with Camila Cabello is described as a decent track but lacks the depth and impact to make a strong statement in the current music scene.
• 😔 The second track, 'Ugly', is criticized for its repetitive themes of unrequited love and superficial relationships, reflecting Drake's struggle to evolve his music.
• 🤔 The script implies that Drake's recent musical efforts may be a response to Kendrick Lamar's dominance in the rap genre and the perceived defeat in their feud.
• 🏆 The author highlights Kendrick Lamar's recent success and how it contrasts with Drake's current musical output, suggesting a shift in the power dynamics between the two artists.
• 📉 The script indicates that Drake's new songs do not live up to the expectations set by his past hits and are seen as a continuation of his less successful album 'Honestly, Nevermind'.
• 👎 The author criticizes Drake for not taking the opportunity to redefine his image or respond effectively to Kendrick Lamar's challenges.
• 🔮 A prediction is made that Drake will continue to release more music, potentially a sequel to 'Honestly, Nevermind', in an attempt to shift the narrative around him.
• 🤷‍♂️ The script questions whether Drake's continued presence in the spotlight and his inability to step away from the public eye are hurting his reputation.
• 📝 The author invites listeners to share their thoughts on Drake's new records and how they fit into his ongoing narrative, emphasizing the ongoing discussion around his musical direction.

Q & A

What significant event in the hip-hop community is the script referring to with the mention of 'pop out concert'?

The script is referring to Kendrick Lamar's 'pop out concert' which is a significant event in the hip-hop community that immortalized him as the clear winner of the beef with Drake, as the entire rap game celebrated him.

How does the script characterize Drake's recent musical direction?

The script characterizes Drake's recent musical direction as moving away from rap and towards being a full-on pop star, with his new songs featuring on Camila Cabello's album being seen as generic and lacking the depth of his earlier work.

What is the 'beef' mentioned in the script between Drake and Kendrick Lamar?

The 'beef' mentioned in the script refers to a public feud between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar, which involved diss tracks and a series of public exchanges that affected their reputations and the perception of their music.

What is the significance of the song 'Euphoria' in the context of the script?

In the context of the script, 'Euphoria' by Kendrick Lamar is significant as it is portrayed as a song that not only showcases Kendrick's rapping skills but also served as a turning point in the feud, highlighting Drake's vulnerabilities and contributing to his perceived downfall.

How does the script describe the impact of Drake's new songs on his reputation in the hip-hop community?

The script describes the impact of Drake's new songs as further damaging his credibility within the hip-hop space, suggesting that they do not live up to the expectations set by his previous work and do not help him regain his standing after the feud with Kendrick Lamar.

What is the script's view on the timing and optics of Drake releasing new songs after Kendrick Lamar's 'pop out concert'?

The script views the timing and optics of Drake releasing new songs as poor and potentially harmful to his reputation, as it comes after a moment of unity and celebration for Kendrick Lamar, making Drake's move seem like an attempt to ride on the coattails of that momentum.

What does the script suggest about the future musical direction of Drake?

The script suggests that Drake is likely to continue moving away from rap and towards pop, possibly releasing more music that leans into pop trends, despite the current songs not being well-received by the hip-hop community.

How does the script evaluate the song 'Hot Uptown' featuring Drake and Camila Cabello?

The script evaluates 'Hot Uptown' as a decent track that offers good vibes but lacks any genuinely special elements, failing to make a significant statement or effectively respond to Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'.

What is the script's opinion on Drake's approach to the feud with Kendrick Lamar?

The script's opinion is that Drake's approach to the feud has been ineffective and has not helped his case, with his actions and music releases being seen as desperate attempts to regain relevance rather than substantial artistic statements.

What does the script predict for Drake's future projects?

The script predicts that Drake's future projects might continue in the same vein as his recent songs, possibly releasing more pop-oriented music in an attempt to shift the narrative around him and provide listeners with summer vibes that could help them forget the impact of 'Not Like Us'.

Outlines

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🎤 Drake's Identity Crisis and Pop Transition

The first paragraph delves into Drake's recent musical identity crisis, highlighting his shift from a confident rapper to a pop star after his public feud with Kendrick Lamar. It discusses how Drake's response to Kendrick's 'pop out' concert, which solidified Kendrick's victory in their rap beef, has been perceived as desperate and ineffective. The paragraph criticizes Drake's new songs featuring on Camila Cabello's album, 'Hot Uptown' and 'Ugly,' stating that they lack the depth and impact needed to counter Kendrick's influence and that they further erode Drake's credibility within the hip-hop community.

05:02

🔄 Drake's Continued Struggle and Kendrick's Dominance

The second paragraph continues the critique of Drake's musical direction, suggesting that his recent tracks are not only failing to impress but also inadvertently validating Kendrick Lamar's disses. It points out that Drake's attempts to find a new identity are similar to Camila Cabello's struggles, with both artists losing touch with what made them initially successful. The paragraph also speculates on Drake's future musical moves, predicting more pop-oriented releases that may not help his current standing in the hip-hop scene. It concludes by questioning whether Drake's refusal to step away from the limelight is damaging his reputation further, and invites audience opinions on his recent tracks and their impact on his career.

Keywords

💡Drake

Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter who is a central figure in the video's discussion. The script talks about his recent musical releases and his perceived identity crisis, suggesting that he is transitioning from a confident rapper to a pop star. This shift is exemplified by his collaborations with Camila Cabello and the impact of these collaborations on his reputation within the hip-hop community.

💡Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper and songwriter who is mentioned as a rival to Drake in the script. The video discusses a 'beef' between the two artists, suggesting that Kendrick has gained the upper hand through his recent successes and the perceived defeat of Drake in their musical feud. The script implies that Kendrick's song 'Not Like Us' has become emblematic of this rivalry.

💡Identity Crisis

The term 'identity crisis' is used in the script to describe Drake's current state in the music industry. It suggests that Drake is struggling to find his place or style after a series of unusual song releases that did not resonate with audiences as expected. The video implies that this crisis is affecting his credibility and standing in the hip-hop genre.

💡Pop Star

The script positions Drake as transitioning to a 'pop star,' indicating a shift from his earlier image as a rapper. This change is seen as a response to Kendrick Lamar's success and is tied to Drake's new musical direction, which includes collaborations with pop artists like Camila Cabello.

💡Euphoria

In the script, 'Euphoria' is mentioned as a track by Kendrick Lamar that has become a significant moment in his career and a symbol of his victory over Drake. The song is described as an 'embarrassing moment' for Drake, highlighting the impact of Kendrick's diss tracks on Drake's reputation.

💡Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello is a Cuban-American singer and songwriter who features in the script as a collaborator with Drake. The video discusses their joint track 'Hot Uptown' as an example of Drake's shift towards pop music, and it is suggested that this collaboration may not be helping Drake's case in the hip-hop community.

💡Beef

The term 'beef' in the script refers to the ongoing rivalry or conflict between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. It is used to describe the competitive and contentious nature of their relationship in the music industry, particularly in the context of their recent musical releases and public interactions.

💡Poll

The script mentions a 'poll' where Drake voted for a diss track during his feud with Kendrick Lamar, which is interpreted as an admission of defeat. This action is seen as a significant moment that further impacts Drake's standing in the hip-hop community.

💡Hip-Hop Space

The 'hip-hop space' in the script refers to the community and genre of hip-hop music. The video suggests that Drake's recent actions and musical direction are causing him to distance himself from this space, potentially damaging his credibility and relevance within the genre.

💡Optics

The term 'optics' is used in the script to describe the public perception and image of Drake, particularly in relation to his rivalry with Kendrick Lamar. The video suggests that Drake's actions, such as voting in the poll and his new musical direction, are negatively affecting how he is viewed by the public and the hip-hop community.

💡Never Mind

In the script, 'Never Mind' refers to an album by Drake that is mentioned as being polarizing and not well-received. The video uses this album as a point of comparison for Drake's recent tracks, suggesting that his new music is not faring much better and is continuing a trend of underwhelming releases.

Highlights

Drake's new features on Camila Cabello's album 'cxo XO' mark a shift in his musical identity.

Drake's transition from confident rapper to pop star is influenced by Kendrick Lamar's critiques.

Kendrick Lamar's 'pop out concert' is seen as a definitive win over Drake in their rap feud.

Drake's response to Kendrick's success includes cryptic social media posts and participation in online polls.

Drake's vote in a poll about the best diss tracks during the feud is seen as an admission of defeat.

The new songs are evaluated in the context of Drake's post-beef career and his current standing in the hip-hop community.

The song 'Hot Uptown' featuring Drake and Camila Cabello is critiqued for its lack of originality and depth.

The track 'Ugly' is described as an extension of Drake's 'Honestly, Nevermind' album, focusing on superficial relationships.

Drake's musical direction is compared to Camila Cabello's, both searching for identity and struggling to capture past success.

The timing of Drake's new songs is considered poor, following Kendrick Lamar's unifying impact on the hip-hop genre.

Drake's move towards pop and away from rap is viewed as a strategic retreat rather than a creative evolution.

Predictions are made about Drake's future musical direction, suggesting a potential project similar to 'Honestly, Nevermind'.

The new records are seen as contributing to Drake's ongoing downfall and inability to counteract Kendrick Lamar's impact.

The conversation calls for audience opinions on the new records and their effect on Drake's reputation.

A call to action is made for viewers to watch a suggested video on how Kendrick Lamar saved West Coast hip-hop.

Transcripts

now after Drake just released two new

songs in the form of features on Camila

Cabello's new album cxo XO I think it's

safe to say that the cycle is now

complete and after an array of weird

songs that displayed to us that Drake is

having an identity crisis he finally

found some sort of footing to stand on

musically at the moment but this is no

longer by being one of the most overly

confident rappers that we have ever seen

like before the Kendrick beef but it's

now by just being a fullon pop star and

after Kendrick Lamar clearly laid out

that he likes Drake with the Melodies

and not when he acts tough on Euphoria

if the embarrassing moments of wagan

deila and Yi everything were not

damaging enough in terms of cementing

dr's defeat and just showing the world

how quickly the wrath of Kendrick Lamar

can make somebody go from being as cocky

to as lost as ever this moment will

cement everything because between the

way that Drake has come back outside in

preparation for these new tracks to

ultimately how they will end up being

his biggest moments in this post beef

era of his career and solidify his

reputation in this current moment all in

all in a time where Kendrick Lamar is

having another Victory lap off the

momentum of his pop out concert and not

like us video shoot this moment for

Drake while despite making more noise

for him than anything else has it's not

necessarily helping his case now before

we can get into these new tracks from

Drake and what they are doing on impact

we need to quickly look at how Drake has

responded to Kendrick Lamar's pop out

concert which did immortalize that

Kendrick is the clear winner of this

beef as the entire rap game celebrated

him like few other rappers ever have

been while they can still smell their

flowers and when it comes to how Drake

has responded it's clear that this

massive moment struck a nerve with him

because from the cryptic story post that

have been trying to create some sort of

Buzz around his name despite the barrage

of rappers we just found out absolutely

despise him it's clear that with weird

story post after weird story post Drake

has been trying to get any sort of point

on the board that he can through any

means possible right now and even

further than just some of the cringey

Selfies and random pictures that are

hinting at something what really turned

a lot of eyes was when Drake voted on a

poll this week about which diss tracks

were the best during the feud between

him and Kendrick and according to the

user's poll who was called the good rap

page which shout out to him Drake voted

for not like us but beyond Drake

actually admitting defeat on an

Instagram poll at the end of the day

what matters most and what will be

judged the most importantly is what goes

on behind the microphone so with these

two new songs after a period where

Kendrick Lamar just United would feels

like the entire genre behind him and

everything he has stood for this year in

hip-hop how does Drake respond does he

show that despite what feels like a

genre and reputation that is collapsing

more and more with every single moment

that he is still not going to go down

without a fight or does he only manage

to let everything continue to crumble on

him even more and in typical Drake

fashion in this era you probably guessed

it he is only further destroying his

credibility within the hip-hop space

because this song is just proving that

Everything Kendrick Lamar did against

him worked and he really got Drake to

step out of the hip-hop space as a whole

for the time being and now if Drake

maybe came with a melodically driven hit

song that was as infectious as something

like one dance maybe the conversation

could start to shift and Drake could

really set the precedent that despite

getting a lost handed to him he can

still release undeniable hits that you

cannot deny their greatness both of

these tracks fall short of any of these

expectations and in all honesty these

songs aren't just a Miss but they sound

like cuts that are serving as a direct

extension from Drake's most polarizing

and Pand album which was of course

honestly never mind so with the major

song in this Bunch which is titled hot

Uptown this is the cut that was designed

to be the massive hit with Drake and

Camila Cabello going back and forth over

an uptempo dance beat and well in a

vacuum this is a decent track that you

can throw on and it will definitely give

you some good vibes this song offers

absolutely nothing at all that called

genuinely special and just gets by from

doing the absolute bare minimum and

playing to the most simple of

conventions when it comes to what makes

a palatable song to throw on the radio a

speaker or in a clothing store and if

this is the bar then great Drake

succeeded but if this song is trying to

be a statement and even an answer back

to Kendrick Lamar's not like us which

has become the song of the summer at

this point and if this track is trying

to remind us not just to Greater

audiences but to the entire hip-hop

Community as especially that Drake

really is this undeniable force that

should be in the conversation with

somebody like Kendrick at all unless we

determin Greatness by whose music would

play the best at Target this song fails

on all fronts and with the other cut

ugly this is nothing but an interlude

from Drake which just features his

whining singing which has him talking

about the same old Tire topics about how

he loves a girl she doesn't love him

back and that it is making this almost

40-year-old man sad that he can't find

something within these superficial

relationships and again with this being

the best that you have to offer at this

moment in time especially after you were

just called out for being so immature

despite your age it really just proves

that Kendrick never has to do anything

in this beef again if he does not want

to and that he needs to be dismissed

from the conversation about what is

going on with Drake as a whole right now

because Drake is bringing all of these

problems onto himself as he is trying to

get away with the absolute bare minimum

and is moving in directions that are

only further validating the biggest

disses that Kendrick threw his way when

we look at it from this angle in all

honesty it's a perfect fit that Drake

decided to drop off not one but two

features on this very album because just

like Chamilia Cabello Drake is an artist

who is trying to desperately search for

an identity at the moment and both are

just failing to capture any of the magic

that their older music had to their

respective audiences as they step

further and further away from what made

them special in the first place and now

while this is only further dampering

Drake's abysmal musical batting average

this year with a few songs that just

sound like a step up from the just

laughable majority of cuts on honestly

never mind the timing of a song coming

out like this right now is horrible and

the Optics of it all is just terrible

because after Kendrick Lamar showed off

that he is the sheer embodiment of Hip

Hop as he brought unification into the

genre like few other rappers Ever Had

Drake is running away from rap as a

whole and is now just hopping on generic

Trends with pop artists I mean when we

look at all of this in conjunction with

each passing week moments like these are

only making Kendrick's words age better

and better and are really turning a song

like Euphoria into this Immortal piece

of music that Beyond being one of the

best rapping displays the genre has seen

in a very long time served as this

breakdown of Drake that's only seeming

to foreshadow more and more of his

failures in ways that we have never seen

before now what I honestly think is most

interesting about this entire song is

what it represents for the direction

Drake is going to be going in for the

rest of this summer because with the way

he has been moving online to the way

it's so clear that he's still trying to

fight back with Kendrick in his own sad

ways I think it's inevitable that he

will only release more new music from

here but I think these songs are proof

that at least Drake is going to be

staying away from rap for some time and

with everything he has been leaning into

I'm going to make a prediction that we

are going to end up getting another

project like Drake's honestly never mind

and maybe even a full-fledged sequel

which his entire purpose will be to

shift the entire narrative around him in

this moment and give people those summer

Vibes that may help them forget about

how scathing not like us is but if this

project is anything like these songs I

don't think this or really any project

from Drake will do anything right now to

help him and while if he was smart he

would have just went into hiding it's

clear that this spiraling individual who

can not stay out of the Limelight

because his whole worth seems to be

based off Optics and the impressions of

others will only continue to risk

hurting his reputation more and more

instead of taking time to do the one

thing that may just help him out in the

long run sitting down and reflecting so

let me know what do you think of these

new records in the NeverEnding downfall

of Drake and how do you think they

compare to everything he's been up to

and do you think they help him any bit I

can't wait to hear what you have to say

and if you want to see how Kendrick

Lamar just saved West Coast hip hop

check out the suggested video

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