Renowned British grime artiste Skepta recently shared his thoughts on the lasting consequences of the tension between Canadian superstar Drake and celebrated U.S. rapper Kendrick Lamar.
Skepta believes that the high-profile clash, marked by sharp diss tracks and pointed accusations, has cast a long shadow over the hip-hop community, particularly impacting new artists hoping to break into the scene.
Once a hot topic in music circles, the feud seemed to go beyond a simple rivalry, taking on personal undertones that Skepta argues are now affecting the broader hip-hop landscape.
As someone closely associated with Drake through their collaboration on Skepta’s Boy Better Know label, he expresses disappointment in how this tension unfolded, feeling it detracts from both rappers’ progress in the industry.
The Gas Me Up rapper revealed his perspective on the feud’s fallout during an appearance on The Ebro Show. He discussed how the dispute affected Drake and Kendrick and disrupted promising opportunities for other artists.
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He indicated that the antagonistic exchange between the two hip-hop giants had created a hostile atmosphere that could make record labels and major players hesitant to back new talent.
He sees the feud as discouraging potential deals, with music executives wary of associating with the perceived instability around Drake and Kendrick’s ongoing issues.
Additionally, Skepta voiced concern about some inflammatory accusations from Kendrick’s side, questioning how industry leaders might view such public spats.
He reflected on his own experiences within grime, noting that the stakes were different, and artists didn’t face the same reputational risks or pressure as today’s rappers.
