Kanye West didn’t hold back his admiration for Kendrick Lamar’s remarkable night at the Grammy Awards, where the latter swept the board and, in West’s eyes, triumphed over his longstanding “nemesis,” Drake.
Recording artist Kanye West lauded Kendrick Lamar for what he sees as Lamar’s victory over Drake following the Compton-born rapper’s successful Grammy night. While hosting a viewing party for his recent interview with Justin Laboy on The Download podcast, West humorously remarked that Lamar managed to “take down” Drake temporarily. He likened Drake to a “supervillain” who might make a dramatic return, suggesting that fans should keep their eyes peeled for his comeback.
West humorously referenced his past struggles in creating hits like “Father Stretch My Hands,” juxtaposed with Drake’s iconic track “Work,” which he considers one of the top five songs ever. Despite the current momentary setback for Drake, West insisted that this shouldn’t be seen as the end, playfully indicating Drake’s return is never off the table. Previously, West tried to jump into their well-known feud by releasing a remix of “Like That,” featuring Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar.
Social media has been buzzing with reactions from fans on X, formerly known as Twitter. One user quipped about Kanye’s remarks, saying, “I’m not even joking, Kanye has a special type of bipolar. Next two months he’s going to give Drake his flowers forgetting he said this.” Another user was baffled by the “nemesis” label, questioning if it stemmed from Drake’s “Work” overshadowing Kanye’s “Father Stretch My Hands.”
Amidst the playful barbs, Kendrick Lamar enjoyed an astonishing night at the Grammy Awards, taking home multiple awards like Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Music Video for his hit “Not Like Us.” Addressing his hometown in his victory speeches, Lamar brought energy, humor, and heartfelt appreciation, even giving a shout-out to the recent Los Angeles wildfire victims.
Kendrick Lamar’s acknowledgment of his upbringing in Compton was evident when he shared, “My mom and pop out there doing front flips on the couch right now. My son is six years old. Go to sleep, it’s past your bedtime,” injecting humor into his gratitude. Lamar also paid respects to those affected by the wildfires, mentioning areas like the Palisades and Altadena.
Kanye West’s playful take on Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy success reflects both his admiration and the ongoing dynamic nature of the hip-hop scene. While Lamar enjoys his moment in the spotlight, the world knows that the ever-evolving artistic rivalry, especially between figures like Drake and West, is unlikely to settle down anytime soon.
