For over a year, the Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud played out like the world’s most dramatic soap opera, full of comebacks so sharp they could cut glass. Just when it seemed Lamar had claimed the final word, Drake waltzed back in with a bold statement, seemingly, this battle is not over. 

Drake released his album, weaving themes of love and relationships into its Valentine’s Day release, and in the process, unexpectedly, dethroned Kendrick Lamar from a previous record.

Drake has officially shattered Kendrick Lamar’s record for the biggest streaming day for a rapper, thanks to his latest album, '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U.' His album just earned him the biggest streaming day for a rapper on Spotify in 2025, with 92.4M streams.  Lamar's record for the same was 92.3 million. The Valentine’s Day release, a collaboration with PARTYNEXTDOOR, wrapped themes of love and heartbreak in 21 tracks of chart-topping smoothness, sending countless people into a frenzy.

Of course, love was not the only subject on Drake’s mind. The album threw a knowing glance at his long-standing feud with Kendrick Lamar, with tracks like 'Gimme a Hug' hinting that, perhaps, he was ready to leave the drama behind. Houston got a nod too, with 'Raining in Houston' paying tribute to DJ Screw’s legendary style.

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Breaking record after record, Drake has been on fire. And while the album did the talking, the internet swore the real story started elsewhere, more particularly in a single moment, one perfectly calculated, impossibly bold move.

Drake has always known how to make an entrance, but on February 4, 2025, he made a spectacle. Stepping onto his Anita Max Win tour stage wrapped in a bullet-riddled hoodie and a haze of smoke, he looked like a man who had taken his hits but refused to fall. Maybe Lamar’s words had stung more than he let on. Maybe they still did. But if this was a comeback, it was not just for show it was a statement.

Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud has played out in lyrics, performances, and bold statements, with each refusing to back down. Whether this marks Drake’s ultimate resurgence or just another chapter is yet to be seen.

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