Lupe Fiasco Addresses Kendrick Lamar Feud Rumours
Lupe Fiasco has clarified rumours of a supposed feud with Kendrick Lamar, insisting there is no bad blood between them.
During an X/Twitter Spaces event over the weekend, the ‘Superstar’ singer was asked about his alleged beef with the ‘Swimming Pools’ rapper. Fiasco, whose real name is Wasalu Jaco, responded by stating that there is no feud between them.
Lupe Fiasco expressed his admiration for Kendrick Lamar, highlighting his creativity, conceptualization, and positive impact on Black culture. He emphasized that despite not liking all of Lamar’s songs, he respects his cultural influence and would never disparage him. Fiasco also mentioned a similar respect for Drake, valuing their contributions to the culture above personal musical preferences.
Fiasco then challenged the fan to provide evidence of any disdain he showed towards Lamar, asserting that he has no issue with him. During the event, the ‘Paris, Tokyo’ singer also expressed envy, wishing he had access to a creative environment like Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), the label that represented Lamar early in his career.
Earlier this year, Fiasco and Kid Cudi publicly ended their feud, announcing they are friends again after a disagreement stemming from a story Cudi shared about Fiasco visiting a BAPE store he worked at before becoming famous.
In other news, DJ Akademiks recently claimed that Drake is writing his next response to Lamar. The internet personality made this claim on his Rumble channel last week, stating he has been in close contact with the Canadian rapper throughout his feud with Lamar.
Lupe Fiasco’s recent comments dismissing any feud with Kendrick Lamar highlight his deep respect for Lamar’s creativity and cultural impact. Fiasco’s admiration extends despite not being a fan of all of Lamar’s music, underscoring the significance he places on Lamar’s influence within the Black community. His envy of the collaborative environment at TDE suggests a desire for similar artistic support. Meanwhile, Fiasco’s reconciliation with Kid Cudi and DJ Akademiks’ claims about Drake’s response to Lamar add layers to the dynamic interactions within the hip-hop community, reflecting both respect and competition among top artists.
–Silviya.Y
