Did Drake React to LeBron James Rapping Kendrick Lamar's Diss?

TL;DR

Drake seemingly reacted to LeBron James rapping Kendrick Lamar's verse, but the discussion offers no definitive proof that LeBron was taking a shot at him. The hosts say Drake liked a post and probably felt a way about the moment, while arguing that LeBron was likely enjoying a hype song during warm-ups. Read on for their views on the reaction, Kendrick's verse, and the fading rap beef.

Transcript

do y'all take any um y'all take anything about LeBron rapping uh Kendrick's verse or like that what he say he's shooting at Drake now just you know everything today is optic yo when I see this thing all I feel is that Drake piss a lot of [ __ ] off that's how I feel when I see it when when a lot of people choosing these sides I feel like he piss a ... Read More

Key Insights

• "I don't necessarily look at it like it's a shot from Braun to Drake and what Drake's Direction no I don't" (0:49)
• "and that was the game that LeBron went nine for 10 from three absolutely torched Brooklyn" (1:26)
• "that song does get you hype it really do" (1:35)
• "I think Kendrick went crazy and that verse was fire" (2:43)
• "it's already starting to die down I think a little bit" (3:00)

Questions & Answers

Q: Did Drake react to LeBron James rapping Kendrick Lamar's diss?

The hosts say Drake liked a post and probably felt a way about LeBron rapping the verse. However, they do not present a direct statement from Drake confirming how he interpreted it.

Q: Was LeBron James taking a shot at Drake?

One host says he did not see LeBron's behavior as a shot directed at Drake. He believed LeBron was caught up in the moment while the song played during the layup line.

Q: Why was LeBron James rapping Kendrick Lamar's verse?

The discussion suggests LeBron was enjoying a hot song that gets people hyped. Because cameras are often on him and the song was playing during warm-ups, the moment was captured and interpreted by fans.

Q: What did LeBron James do in the game when the song played?

The hosts say LeBron went nine for 10 from three and torched Brooklyn. They connect his performance with the energizing effect of the song.

Q: What did the hosts think of Kendrick Lamar's verse?

One host says Kendrick went crazy and that the verse was fire. He also describes the beat and verse as a dope marriage.

Q: Why did one host prefer the track as a Future record?

He liked Future bringing Kendrick in to attack his opponents for him. He said he loved the diss as a Future record, but did not like it as a Kendrick record.

Q: Did the hosts want Kendrick Lamar to release a diss on his own?

Yes, one host says they still wanted to hear Kendrick do it on his own. That preference remained even though the hosts praised his performance on Future's record.

Q: How long did the hosts think the rap beef would remain relevant?

One host thought interest was already starting to die down a little. The discussion also suggested that a reply eight months later could make listeners return and unpack the conflict again.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The conversation delves into LeBron James’ recent social media activity, interpreting his behavior as being caught up in the moment while enjoying Kendrick's music, rather than making a direct comment about Drake.

• The hosts speculate on Drake's potential feelings regarding LeBron's interactions and how that might align with Drake's typical behaviors, while acknowledging the competitive nature of their relationship.

• The dialogue extends to the broader implications of rap beef and its role in the music industry, suggesting that such rivalries can sometimes overshadow the enjoyment of the music itself.