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Jay-Z Reveals Why He Thinks the Drake & Kendrick Lamar Feud Went ‘Too Far’
Jay-Z says social media and technology have amplified negativity in rap battles, questioning their value in hip-hop’s growth amid the 2024 Kendrick–Drake feud.
- In a rare interview published on Tuesday, Jay-Z questioned whether rap battling remains necessary to hip-hop culture, citing the highly publicized feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake as an example of things going too far.
- Jay-Z noted that modern technology and social media have transformed rap battles into damaging events, adding that the "negative stuff" involved makes him "almost wish it didn't happen."
- Hip-Hop's four pillars—breakdancing, graffiti, DJing, and battling—have evolved, Jay-Z suggested, noting that breakdancing is now an Olympic sport and battling may no longer be essential to the culture.
- The rapper rejected claims of a "conspiracy to undermine" Drake by selecting Kendrick Lamar for the Super Bowl Halftime Show, saying he "chose the guy that was having a monster year."
- Jay-Z expressed concern that "Stan culture" is fueling an agenda to silence voices in hip-hop, stating he is "curious" as to how this trajectory will ultimately play out.
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Jay-Z Says Drake and Kendrick Beef Went “Too Far”
Jay-Z is sharing his thoughts on the now-infamous rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, saying parts of the back-and-forth crossed a line. In a recent interview with GQ, Jay-Z reflected on how the situation has played out publicly. “Now, people that like Kendrick hate Drake, no matter what he makes,” he said. “It’s like an attack on his character. I don’t know if I love that.” “I love the idea that we got so much music in such a short perio…
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