Drake’s recent release of “Push Ups” has sparked a new wave of controversy in the rap world. The song has caused some confusion about its authenticity, but this has led to an exciting new chapter in one of the biggest rap beefs in recent years.
In a guest verse on Future and Metro Boomin‘s hit “Like That,” Kendrick Lamar reignited his ongoing feud with Drake, starting what has become one of the most talked-about rap battles in the industry. This saga is traced in the latest episode of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, where hosts Andre Gee and Brian Hiatt delve into the drama, its origins, and what may come next.
J. Cole even recorded a diss track about Lamar, but later retracted it and apologized, something almost unheard of in the hip-hop world. With this history in mind, it is no surprise that Rick Ross responded to Drake’s latest release with a brutal diss track called “Champagne Moments.” It was recorded on the same day as “Push Ups,” suggesting that Ross was quick to capitalize on any potential opportunity for diss tracks.
It is anticipated that Lamar will respond with his own track soon, further fueling this intense rap battle. With so much speculation surrounding this high-profile feud, fans are eagerly awaiting more updates from both sides. In the meantime, listeners can catch up on six years’ worth of episodes on Rolling Stone’s weekly podcast, Rolling Stone Music Now, which features interviews with some of the biggest names in music today.