Kendrick Lamar Breaks Silence with New Track “Euphoria” in Response to Drake
The Track Highlights Many Controversial Social Media Subjects Discussed Around Lamar’s Previous Lines
Kendrick Lamar has snapped back at Drake with a stinging new track which he titled “Euphoria”. Beyond being just a response tune, he manages to touch upon a multitude of issues that have been constantly debated on social media ever since Kendrick dropped his noteworthy verse on the track “Like That”, consequently igniting a mixed bag of reactions, with the track titled “Push Ups” being a particularly prominent example.
Lamar’s New Track Garners Deep Analysis Post-Release
Later in the morning, Kendrick dropped the track “Euphoria” on YouTube. Since then, fans and critics alike are deep in dissection of the ceaseless lyrical confrontation that ensued. The new track showcases a suave jazz-like feel, highlighted by Lamar’s almost spoken-word delivery style. He hints Drake’s downfall with the line where he mentions a once-famous actor whose paranoiac behaviour has led to his downfall.
Lamar Directly Calls Out Drake with Powerful Lines
Without wasting much time, Lamar accelerates into an intense flow of clever, pointed jabs aimed directly at Drake. Among many memorable lines, he taunts Drake with “I got a son to raise but I can see you don’t know nothing ’bout that” and throws more shade with the line: “When I see you stand by Sexyy Red, I believe you see two bad bitches, I believe you don’t like women, that’s real competition, you might pop ass with them.”
Furthermore, the song pays homage to the legendary rapper, DMX.
Public Reaction Following the Track Release
Check out the reactions and listen to “Euphoria” below. Needless to say, this track is bound to be a hot topic across social media platforms for a number of days.
Please note that this story is yet to fully unfold.
DPH Hot Take
This new single from Kendrick Lamar majorly underscores his lyrical prowess and assertiveness. The artist deftly manages to address several controversial topics while simultaneously engaging in a compelling lyric feud with Drake. This serves as a reminder that the hip-hop battlefield is convening not only on the streets but also on the online platforms, powerful words being the new weapons of choice.