Drake's 'What Did I Miss?': a Fiery Response to Betrayal in His Kendrick Lamar Feud
ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 5 – Drake addresses betrayal by former friends and his feud with Kendrick Lamar in his new single, released during a livestream that engaged fans with over one hour of content.
- On July 4, 2025, Drake released the single 'What Did I Miss?' during his Iceman: Episode 1 livestream in Toronto, addressing betrayal and loyalty.
- This release came amid Drake's ongoing 2024 dispute with Kendrick Lamar, which included Drake filing a defamation lawsuit targeting Universal Music Group related to Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us."
- The song's lyrics call out former friends as traitors, cautioning them against favors, while referencing Lamar's Grammy-winning track and the feud's tensions.
- Drake expresses his loyalty to close friends and condemnation of betrayers, emphasizing that support often seems absent until serious consequences arise.
- Earlier in 2025, Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR released the album $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U, while Drake prepared a new solo album possibly titled Iceman amid his continuing feud with Lamar.
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The Evolution of the Drake-Kendrick Rivalry
[Photo: Getty Images] The world of hip-hop is no stranger to rivalries, and one of the most talked-about feuds in recent years is between two of the genre’s biggest stars: Drake and Kendrick Lamar. This rivalry has captivated fans and critics alike, sparking debates and discussions across the globe. But how did it all begin, and where does it stand today? Let’s dive into the evolution of the Drake-Kendrick rivalry. The Beginning of the Feud The …
Drake addresses the subject of fake friends and broken loyalties after his beef with Kendrick Lamar in his new song ‘What Did I Miss?’. The rapper released the song on Friday as part of a livestream of 4 July nicknamed “Iceman Episode One”. “Last time I looked to my right, you n—s standing behind me” [The last time I looked to my right, you n—s were standing next to me] / “How can some people I love hang around pussies who try me?”[How can some …

Drake’s New Track “What Did I Miss?” Addresses Beef & Betrayal, Social Media Reacts
Source: Carmen Mandato / Getty Drake‘s been hinting at his new album —allegedly titled Iceman— for weeks, but last night, July 4, he ushered in his latest era with a new single. It all began when he cryptically posted to his social media, alerting fans that he’d be dropping something at 9pm. Eventually, a livestream YouTube entitled ‘ICEMAN EPISODE ONE’ launched, showing a back room of a random warehouse for about an hour with random glimpses of…
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