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Drake Calls Out Those Who Switched Sides on Him During Kendrick Lamar Beef on ‘Fighting Irish’
After closing the book on a turbulent 2024, Drake may be looking to make the most of a clean slate in the new year. Conductor Williams, a producer who has worked with the OVO boss, released a brand new Drizzy freestyle on his YouTube page on Friday (Jan. 3).
While the video was quickly taken down, fans grabbed the “Fighting Irish” freestyle and spammed the viral clip across social media. The visual captures Drake’s side profile as he raps through a small, grainy TV screen.
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On the track, the 6 God gets introspective about the trials and tribulations of his 2024 over Conductor’s gleaming production, and seemingly blasts those who switched sides on him throughout the Kendrick Lamar feud.
“The world fell in love with the gimmicks, even my brothers got tickets, seemed like they loved every minute/ Just know the s–t is personal to us and wasn’t just business/ Analyzing behavioral patterns is somewhat suspicious,” he raps.
Drake appears to be targeting those he considered close friends, such as NBA stars DeMar DeRozan and LeBron James, who were in attendance for Kendrick’s Pop Out concert in June. The Fighting Irish was also the mascot for LeBron’s high school team when he attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Ohio.
Drizzy also dispels on the track Kendrick’s notion that he has a drinking problem, which Lamar alleged on the diabolical “Meet the Grahams.” “I don’t have a drinkin’ problem, I got a subtle addiction/ I got my father’s habits and I got my mother’s permission,” Drake rhymes.
He also sent a possible subtle jab at Universal Music Group regarding his legal actions alleging that his parent label artificially inflated the popularity of Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track. “I hate to see their empire crumble on judges’ convictions,” he spews. (UMG denied his allegations, calling them “offensive and untrue” in a November statement to Billboard.)
Drake and Conductor have connected in the past on For All The Dogs tracks such as “8am in Charlotte” and “Stories About My Brother.”
Billboard has reached out to Drake and Conductor Williams for comment about the track and its removal.
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Drake is not holding back on his new track “Fighting Irish,” where he calls out those who switched sides on him during his beef with Kendrick Lamar. The Canadian rapper has never been one to shy away from addressing his critics, and on this new song, he’s making it clear that he hasn’t forgotten those who turned their backs on him when things got heated.
In the song, Drake raps about how he felt betrayed by those who claimed to be on his side but ultimately switched allegiances when Kendrick Lamar came for him. He calls out the fakes and phonies who pretended to ride with him but quickly jumped ship when the going got tough.
Drake’s lyrics are sharp and biting, showcasing his trademark wit and wordplay. He doesn’t hold back in expressing his frustration and disappointment at those who he thought were his friends but turned out to be nothing more than fair-weather supporters.
As always, Drake’s authenticity shines through in his music, and “Fighting Irish” is no exception. The track serves as a reminder that loyalty is a rare commodity in the music industry, and Drake is not afraid to call out those who have shown their true colors.
Fans of Drake are sure to appreciate his honesty and raw emotion on “Fighting Irish,” as he continues to solidify his status as one of the biggest names in hip-hop. This track is a powerful reminder that when it comes to loyalty, actions speak louder than words.
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