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Kendrick Lamar Gives Creators A Big Pay Day As He Removes Copyright

BY JO Mensah May 10, 2024 2:24 PM EDT
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Kendrick Lamar Photo source: Instagram/djsourmilk

The ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been a hot topic. The lyrical warfare has captivated fans and sparked a flurry of content dissecting every bar and beat.

The latest development in this saga is Kendrick Lamar’s decision to lift all copyright claims from reaction videos featuring his new diss tracks.

Although Kendrick has not directly commented on this move, it has been interpreted as a deliberate gesture to support content creators and fans. It has allowed them to freely share and discuss his music, enabling them to monetize their content.

This decision was met with gratitude from the online community. Notably, popular content creator NoLifeShaq publicly thanked Kendrick during a livestream, and fans’ response was overwhelmingly positive.

As the dust settles after weeks of relentless action, fans catch their breath. The most recent addition to the feud is Drake’s The Heart Part 6, released last Sunday. In a surprising twist, Drake reveals that he was the mastermind behind the viral story of Kendrick having a hidden second child, an 11-year-old daughter.

Drake’s lyrics portray Kendrick as so consumed with their rivalry that he included the claim in a song without verifying its authenticity. This revelation adds another layer to their complex relationship, painting a picture of a feud that goes beyond music and into personal lives.

Shawn Michaels proposes solution to Kendrick Lamar and Drake ‘beef’

Meanwhile, In the ongoing feud between rap heavyweights Kendrick Lamar and Drake, WWE legend Shawn Michaels has invited both artists to settle their differences in the wrestling ring.

Michaels’ proposal came in a post on X (Twitter) after he heard Kendrick’s latest diss track, Not Like Us, which references Michaels’ signature move, Sweet Chin Music.

In response, Michaels wrote that a little Sweet Chin Music goes a long way and formally invited Kendrick and Drake to appear on WWE television to resolve their dispute. He even offered to mediate the encounter.

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