Drake Targets Kendrick Lamar’s Conscious Rap Persona in New Lyric

Drake appeared to take another direct shot at Kendrick Lamar during Episode 4 of his ICEMAN livestream rollout, this time targeting Kendrick’s image as a socially conscious rapper.

Drake Targets Kendrick Lamar’s Conscious Rap Persona in New Lyric. Drake appeared to take another direct shot at Kendrick Lamar during Episode 4 of his ICEMAN livestream rollout, this time targeting Kendrick’s image as a socially conscious rapper. During the stream, Drake previewed a lyric that immediately sparked debate online over what many listeners viewed as commentary on Kendrick’s fanbase, activism, and public persona. “White kids listen to you ‘cause they feel some guilt, and that’s how your soul get fulfilled / handing out turkeys on camera inside of your hood then you go back to the hills,” Drake raps in the previewed song. The lyric quickly spread online as listeners debated Drake’s meaning, with signs pointing to criticism of Kendrick’s reputation as a politically aware and community-focused artist whose music often explores ra...