Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beef Recap

Recent Developments

Appearance in Compton:
- Gave a surprise speech during a graduation at Compton's Community College.
- Expressed pride in the city, college, and its community for overcoming hardships.
- Remaining mostly silent otherwise since the beef climax.

Instagram Posts:
- Posting captions and photos, including one pointing indirectly at Kendrick.
- Used caption referencing 'one trick pony,' possibly a dig at Kendrick.
- Wearing the same outfit as Kendrick from the "Mr. Morale" cover.
- Deleted beef-related posts from Instagram.

Kendrick's Strategy:
- Waited for Drake to drop a track to respond with "Meet the Grams" and "Not Like Us."
- Had pre-prepared responses ready to step over Drake's tracks.
Drake's Responses:
- Deleted his final response from Instagram, seen as bowing out of the beef.
- Released "Family Matters" which failed to make an impact.
- Alleged threats from Drake's producer 40 to a DJ who played Kendrick's diss track.
- Community reactions showing negative optics for Drake.

Drake's Circle:
Elliot Wilson received a rat emoji from Drake, implying mistrust within his camp.
Academics revealed another major rapper who quietly dislikes Drake.
Speculation about Travis Scott's possible rivalry with Drake.

Public Perception:
- Kendrick appears to be winning the beef without saying much.
- Drake's actions have been seen as overcompensation and less impactful.

Question if Drake will address Kendrick by name in future tracks or stick to subliminals.
Potential for more artists to take shots at Drake during his vulnerable period.

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