The rap world has been captivated by the ongoing lyrical feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, a defining moment in 2024’s music scene. Yet, amid the back-and-forth between the two heavyweights, rapper Future, who hosted the track that sparked the feud, feels overlooked—and he’s finally speaking out.
Kendrick Lamar’s Provocative Line on “Like That”
Kendrick Lamar’s verse on Future’s hit “Like That” set off the current battle, with the Compton rapper dismissing the longstanding “Big 3” of hip-hop (Kendrick, Drake, and J. Cole). His line—“Motherfk the big three, nia, it’s just big me”—was a direct challenge to his peers, igniting lyrical responses from Drake and J. Cole.
J. Cole eventually bowed out, leaving the focus squarely on Kendrick and Drake’s escalating war of words.
Future’s Frustration Over Exclusion
In a recent interview with GQ, Future expressed his disappointment at being left out of the “Big 3” conversation, especially since the controversial lyric debuted on his own track.
“That’s what was so f**ked up about the sh*t,” Future said. “Like, why is everybody mad when he was talking about me on my song? Y’all just forgot about me? I’m nobody on my song, man.”
The Atlanta rapper joked about the situation, saying, “I’m supposed to be the one who gets mad; I’m still confused about that. Nobody cares about what I think.”
Future’s Decision to Stay “Player”
Despite the sting of exclusion, Future chose not to publicly react at the time, explaining, “To the point where I’m so player that I ain’t even said anything to the public about how I feel about it.” He hinted that escalating the situation might have led to more unnecessary drama, adding, “If I didn’t get mad, nobody should have gotten mad!”
The Bigger Fallout of “Like That”
While Kendrick and Drake’s feud continues to dominate headlines, Future believes the track’s collateral damage has been largely ignored. He pointed out that the song has left a lingering impact on artists like himself, whose contributions were overshadowed by the larger lyrical drama.
What’s Next for the Feud?
As the rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake evolves, the effects of “Like That” continue to ripple through the hip-hop world. For Future, the controversy serves as a reminder of his own status in the genre and the complexities of recognition in a crowded field of rap titans.
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