Drake returns fire after Kendrick feud in ‘What Did I Miss?', but who's he really talking about?
has broken his silence following his high-profile lyrical battle with Kendrick Lamar, and he has targeted more than just Lamar. In a surprise new single titled 'What Did I Miss?', the Toronto rapper turns his focus to friends and associates he says sided with his rival during the feud.
The track, released Thursday, July 3, via a live stream titled 'Iceman: Episode 1,' sees Drake reflect on betrayal and loyalty in the aftermath of one of rap's most publicized beefs this year.
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'Last time I looked to my right, you n—s was standing beside me / How can some people I love hang around pussies who try me?' he raps, taking a dig at the people close to him whom supported Lamar either publicly or privately.
He also addresses Lamar's 'The Pop Out' concert in Los Angeles, held in June, rapping: 'I'm back in your city tonight, walkin' around with my head high / I saw bro at the Pop Out with them but been dick riding gang since 'Headlines.''
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The release was part of a dramatic livestream in which Drake drove around Toronto in a truck marked with a fake phone number and the URL iceman dot com.
Fans quickly caught on and greeted him as he responded with short messages like 'love' and 'blessings.'
The stream began with long shots of an Iceman warehouse before Drake appeared on screen, clocking in and watching archival clips of himself as a young rapper.
He then performed 'What Did I Miss?' in a staged freezer room, delivering lines while a television flashed images of weapons behind him.
The livestream and branding appear to tease a possible upcoming project titled 'Iceman,' though no official album has been confirmed yet.
What was Drake and Lamar's feud about?
Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud escalated in 2024 through a series of diss tracks targeting each other's credibility, artistry, and personal lives.
Sparked by lyrical jabs and fan anticipation, the battle became one of hip-hop's most intense rivalries, which drew much attention and revived rap's competitive spirit.
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