Drake responds to Kendrick Lamar’s diss track ‘Euphoria’ with a clever nod, showing he’s paying attention to Lamar’s lyrics.
Drake is showcasing his trolling prowess in response to Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Euphoria,” suggesting that The Boy has indeed paid attention to K-Dot’s lyrics. In a clever move that didn’t go unnoticed by fans, Drake made his acknowledgment in a manner befitting his signature style.
Nearly 12 hours after Kendrick unleashed “Euphoria” on Tuesday (April 30), Drake subtly hinted at his awareness of the song. Given the social media frenzy surrounding the diss track, it’s unlikely that Drake missed the conversation. The Toronto rapper took to his Instagram Story to share a scene from the 1999 teen cult classic film “10 Things I Hate About You.”
The scene Drake chose to troll Kendrick features Julia Stiles’ character Kat delivering a passionate poem in front of her high school class. The poem begins with lines expressing disdain for various traits of Kat’s love interest, Patrick, played by the late actor Heath Ledger. The choice of this scene serves as a witty jab at Kendrick’s lyrics in “Euphoria,” where he expresses his dislike for Drake’s mannerisms and style.
Kendrick’s lyrics in “Euphoria” appear to draw inspiration from DMX’s candid remarks about Drake in a 2012 interview. DMX famously expressed his dislike for various aspects of Drake, including his voice, topics of discussion, appearance, and even his haircut.
Drake’s response indicates that he did indeed hear Kendrick’s “Euphoria.” Now, with both artists having exchanged fiery diss tracks, the ball is in Drake’s court. Previously, Drake had taken the initiative with diss tracks like “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle,” aimed at provoking a response from Kendrick after the “Like That” verse. With Kendrick’s reply now received, the stage is set for further lyrical exchanges between the two artists.
As the drama unfolds between Drake and Kendrick, fans eagerly await the next moves in this ongoing saga. With both artists known for their lyrical prowess and penchant for stirring up controversy, it’s anyone’s guess how this feud will evolve. For now, all eyes are on The Boy as he navigates the intricacies of this rap battle with his trademark finesse.