FAMILY MATTERS – DRAKE

Drake Fires Back in “Family Matters”: The Kendrick Lamar Feud Heats Up

The war of words between Drake and Kendrick Lamar continues to escalate with the release of his diss track,”Family Matters.” This fiery response, dropping on May 3rd, 2024, directly addresses the recent string of Lamar disses,including “Euphoria” and “6:16 in LA.”

The title itself is a clever reference to the 90s sitcom, with Drake weaving this theme throughout the lyrics. He seems to imply that there might be a leak within his own OVO camp, a “mole” feeding information to Lamar and fueling his attacks. Drake doesn’t hold back, throwing shade at Lamar and calling him a “fake bully.” He even suggests that Lamar’s own team seems to be on his side in this feud, believing the criticism is justified.

“Family Matters” isn’t just lyrical warfare; it’s a sonic battlefield as well. The track features samples and interpolations from other hip-hop hits, including Kendrick Lamar’s own “The Blacker the Berry” and Future’s “Like That.” This layering of references adds another dimension to the diss track, showcasing his musical knowledge and strategic use of samples.

While an official music video hasn’t dropped yet, Drake has hinted at visuals that incorporate elements from the original “Family Matters” sitcom. This adds an extra layer of intrigue and anticipation to the ongoing feud.

With “Family Matters,” Drake throws down the gauntlet, keeping the Kendrick Lamar feud firmly in the spotlight. Clever references, disses, and strategic sampling combine to make this a must-listen for any hip-hop fan following this epic clash of titans.

Quotable Lyrics

Ours sons should go play at the park, two light skin kids, that sh*t would be cute
Unless you don’t want to be seen with anyone that isn’t blacker than you
We get it, we got it
‘The Blacker The Berry The Sweeter The Juice’
We get that you like to put gin in your juice, we get that you think your Bishop in Juice