Rapper Kendrick Lamar stirred up social media on Friday with his uncredited appearance on Future and Metro Boomin’s new album, “We Don’t Trust You,” where he seemingly took shots at fellow rappers Drake and J. Cole.
Lamar’s fiery verse on the track “Like That” directly references bars from Drake and J. Cole’s collaborative song “First Person Shooter,” released last year, where Cole mentions the “big three” of rap—himself, Lamar, and Drake. Drake’s response on the same track seemingly excludes Lamar from the “big three” designation.
In his verse, Lamar dismisses the notion of the “big three” and asserts his individual greatness: “Motherfuck the big three, n—a, it’s just big me.” He also criticizes the quality of their music, suggesting that his legacy will outlast theirs, comparing himself to Prince and his relationship to Michael Jackson.
This isn’t the first time Lamar has sparked controversy by directly addressing his peers. In 2013, he delivered a memorable verse on Big Sean’s “Control,” where he asserted his competitive spirit and intention to surpass his fellow rappers.
While Lamar’s verse garnered significant attention, Future and Metro Boomin’s joint album, “We Don’t Trust You,” was also released on Friday, marking the first of two planned releases from the duo, with the second set for April 12.
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