The confrontation between Kendrick Lamar y Drake has fans of the discipline on edge, especially after ‘Not Like Us’. The one who seemed to take sides was LeBron Jamesbut with his latest publication he took a definitive stance.
LeBron James remains neutral in Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud
LeBron James, the star of the Los Angeles Lakersseems to take a neutral stance in the recent musical confrontation between Kendrick Lamar y Drake. Currently in Paris for the Paris 2024 Olympic GamesJames surprised his followers on Monday by sharing a picture of Drake’s special edition Air Force 1s on his Instagram Story.
This post comes after James attended the concert of Kendrick Lamar in Los Angeles last 19th of Junean event that many interpreted as an endorsement of Lamar in his dispute with Drake.
What happened between Lamar and Drake
Lamar has dominated the charts with his song “Not Like Us”which has been widely seen as a direct attack on Drake. This song, produced by Mustardis the culmination of a series of releases that include “Euphoria,” “6:16 in LA” and “Meet the Grahams,” all of which were laden with criticism towards Drake.
Despite Lamar’s harsh words, Drake has not been silent. The Canadian rapper has responded with songs like “Family Matters,” showing his own disdain for LamarHowever, the general opinion in the rap community and among fans is that Lamar has emerged victorious in this confrontation.
LeBron Jamesknown for his appreciation for both artists, has found a way to stay out of the controversy. His presence at Lamar’s concert in June seemed to indicate his support for the Compton rapperHowever, his recent Instagram post suggests that he still has a great deal of respect for Drake, evidencing that he prefers not taking sides in this war of talents.
James’ diplomatic approach reflects his desire not to alienate either artist, both important figures in his life and career. Rather than choose a side, James seems to prefer to celebrate the music of both, acknowledging their contributions unique to the current music scene.
