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May 2024
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Is the Drake-Kendrick rap beef good for ...

THE WASHINGTON POST
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In today’s bonus episode, we break down Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud, the biggest beef in recent rap history.


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In the past few weeks, a long-standing feud between rappers Kendrick Lamar and Drake has boiled over. The two artists have released songs taking shots at each other at a rapid clip, astonishing fans with salacious allegations.


On today’s show, The Post’s Joseph Ferguson explains the beef that caused the recent frenzy and how this moment has reignited the hip-hop industry.


Today’s show was produced by Sabby Robinson and Sean Carter. It was edited by Ariel Plotnick and mixed by Sean Carter.


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