Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s feud hit a fever pitch in 2024, but the rappers have been exchanging lyrical blows for years

If anyone needed further evidence that Kendrick Lamar eviscerated Drake in their feud, look no further than the response Lamar received while performing in Drake’s hometown of Toronto this week. He and SZA brought their Grand National Tour to Rogers Centre on Thursday night for the first of two shows in the Canadian city.

Part of what feels like a never ending victory lap, Lamar's performance punctuated just how universal the song has become. In Toronto, where maple syrup is a more common export than rap, Drake is an artistic icon.