Kendrick Lamar Escalates Feud with Drake in New Diss Track '6:16 in LA'

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has intensified his ongoing feud with Drake by releasing a scathing new diss track titled "6:16 in LA." The song, which dropped on Lamar's Instagram account on Friday, marks the second consecutive diss track aimed at the Canadian rapper, following the surprise release of "Euphoria" earlier this week.

The title "6:16 in LA" is a clear reference to Drake's signature time-and-location-themed song titles, such as "9AM in Dallas," "5am in Toronto," and "6PM in New York." Fans have also speculated about the significance of the date, with some theorizing that it could refer to June 16, which is both 2Pac's birthday and Father's Day in Canada this year.

In the track, Lamar takes direct shots at Drake and his OVO crew, rapping:"Have you ever thought that OVO was working for me?/ Fake bully, I hate bullies/ You must be a terrible person/ Everyone inside your team is whispering that you deserve it/ Can't Toosie Slide up out of this one, it's just gon' resurface. "He also accuses Drake of having disloyal members within his inner circle, claiming that some of them want him"as a casualty."

Notably, "6:16 in LA" was co-produced by Jack Antonoff, a frequent collaborator of Taylor Swift, alongside Lamar's longtime producer, Sounwave. This collaboration is seen as a cheeky move by Lamar, possibly in response to Drake's previous jab about his proximity to Swift in the since-deleted "Taylor Made Freestyle."

The feud between Lamar and Drake has been escalating since March when Lamar slammed Drake and J. Cole in a verse on Future and Metro Boomin's song "Like That." Drake responded with two diss tracks, "Push Ups" and "Taylor Made Freestyle," the latter of which was removed from streaming services due to an AI performance from 2Pac that caused his estate to threatena lawsuit.

While Drake has not yet officially responded to Lamar's latest diss tracks, he appeared to brush off "Euphoria" by posting a clip from the 1999 rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" on Instagram. However, during an appearance with Nicki Minaj at her Pink Friday Tour stop on April 30, he hinted at a possible retaliation, saying: "You know what time it is — you know what I have to do."

As the rap world eagerly awaits Drake's response, Kendrick Lamar's back-to-backdiss trackshave undoubtedly added fuel to the ongoing feud between two of the biggest names in hip-hop. With both artists known for their lyrical prowess and competitive spirit, fans can expect more explosive developments in this high-profile battle in the coming weeks.

Key Takeaways

• Kendrick Lamar releases "6:16 in LA", a scathing diss track aimed at Drake.
• The title references Drake's signature time-and-location-themed song titles.
• Lamar takes shots at Drake and OVO, accusing him of being a "fake bully".
• The track was co-produced by Jack Antonoff, a Taylor Swift collaborator.
• Drake has not officially responded, but hinted at retaliation during a recent concert.