# Drake and Kendrick Lamar musical rivalry

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drake-and-kendrick-lamar-musical-rivalry
> Updated: 2026-08-23T19:00:03.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

The musical rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has prompted various responses from figures within the hip-hop community.

Comedian Druski addressed his loyalty to Drake in a GQ Hype cover story, stating, “That’s my brother. I don’t care about what’s hot at the moment or what’s going on... I’m just big on loyalty.” He also dismissed viral claims that he intentionally avoided Lamar at the 2025 BET Awards.

Other artists have also shared their stances. Rapper Max B expressed support for Drake, while Bay Area rapper Symba noted that his support for Kendrick Lamar was driven by “West Coast loyalty.” Meanwhile, The Game indicated that despite featuring Drake on a recent project, he maintains no personal conflict with Lamar.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Hip-hop artists weigh in on Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud

Hip-hop artists Max B and Symba have addressed the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud, with Max B backing Drake and Symba citing West Coast loyalty for his support of Lamar.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hip-hop-artists-weigh-in-on-drake-and-kendrick-lamar-feud

### 2026-08-19: Druski addresses Drake loyalty and Kendrick Lamar feud

Comedian Druski addressed his loyalty to Drake during the Kendrick Lamar feud and clarified viral rumors regarding his personal life and interactions at recent awards shows in a new GQ Hype profile.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/druski-discusses-drake-loyalty-and-kendrick-lamar-feud

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