In the ongoing rap battle between Kendrick Lamar, formerly known as K.Dot, and Drake, basketball legend Paul Pierce has chosen his corner. The Boston Celtics icon and Oakland native has thrown his support behind the Compton rapper, eagerly anticipating a response from Lamar to Drake’s latest diss track.
Last Friday, Drake, also known as Drizzy, unveiled his scorching new diss track, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” marking his second lyrical attack on Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. Following the release of “Push Ups (Drop & Give Me 50),” Drake took to Instagram, daring his rival to respond.
Paul Pierce, listening intently to Drake’s fiery bars, couldn’t help but feel that a retaliation from Lamar was imminent. In a tweet, Pierce urged Kendrick:
“K Dot, we West, we coming back on this.”
Drake’s “Push Ups” aimed at several prominent figures in the hip-hop industry, including Lamar, Future, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, and Rick Ross. While most of the targeted artists fired back, Kendrick Lamar has remained conspicuously silent.
“But now we’ve got to wait a f***ing week ’cause Taylor Swift is your new top And if you’re going to drop, she gotta approve This girl really ’bout to make you act like you’re not in a feud. She tailor-made your schedule with Ant, you out of the loop.”
The implication here is that Taylor Swift’s recent album release has forced Lamar to delay his response. Drake even boasted that it took him a mere two hours to pen “Push Ups,” suggesting that Lamar might be struggling to craft a fitting reply.
In a heartwarming gesture, Kendrick Lamar paid tribute to Paul Pierce’s illustrious basketball career, particularly his impact on the West Coast. As Pierce bid farewell to the NBA following the LA Clippers’ playoff exit in 2017, Lamar narrated a special tribute video honouring “The Truth.”
“Not only did Paul Pierce represent Inglewood, he put all of Los Angeles on his back.
“Life is not all about wins and losses. It’s also about how you affect people.
“Paul Pierce, you are the truth.”
With Pierce publicly backing Lamar in the ongoing feud with Drake, fans are eagerly awaiting Kendrick’s response. Will the Compton rapper rise to the challenge and deliver a scathing comeback? Only time will tell.
The rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has captivated fans worldwide, with each diss track escalating the tension and anticipation. Paul Pierce’s involvement adds an intriguing twist, bridging the worlds of basketball and hip-hop. His vocal support for Lamar has further fueled speculation about what Kendrick’s next move will be.
Drake’s clever use of Taylor Swift’s recent album release as a possible reason for Lamar’s delay is a strategic move, adding another layer to the feud’s narrative. As the hip-hop community waits for Kendrick’s response, the stakes continue to rise, promising an exciting continuation of this high-profile rap battle.
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