Kanye West recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, offering a strong endorsement of the Toronto rapper. During a conversation with DJ Akademiks, which has been released in segments via livestream, West made a bold statement about the two artists while also touching on the broader impact of figures like Future and Young Thug.
“Drake is a million times better than Kendrick and a million times more important,” West declared, adding that last year’s events surrounding the hip-hop industry had major industry forces behind them. “That s**t last year, I could barely sit through that s**t. That s**t was insane, bro. Had Lucian Grainge, Universal, Drake lawsuit s**t written all over it,” he said, implying there were deeper machinations at play in the industry.
West also drew parallels between the feud and larger controversies involving Hip Hop figures, including Diddy and Playboi Carti, making broad claims about how these situations are being handled by the industry and the media. “Now you got three women beaters and you got two supposed pedophiles,” he stated, referring to ongoing legal and public scrutiny surrounding several artists.
While West’s comments have sparked discussion, they also reflect his long-standing history of making controversial and often divisive remarks about the Hip Hop industry and its major players. As conversations about Hip Hop’s biggest stars continue, his take is sure to add fuel to an already ongoing debate.