A surprising comparison that reframes Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud.
Kendrick Lamar’s epic performance at The Pop Out concert has added a new dimension to his ongoing feud with Drake, which has been a major highlight of the hip-hop scene for the past few months. The rapper, who recently took four out of his five diss tracks to the live stage at the Ken & Friends concert, performed Not Like Us on stage five times back to back.
This live diss aimed at the Canadian rapper sparked a huge reaction from fans worldwide. And comedian Godfrey also weighed in, comparing the feud between these hip-hop moguls to the rivalry between Batman and Bane.
Comedian Godfrey Reacts to Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out Concert
Comedian Godfrey joined many fans in sharing his reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out: Ken & Friends concert and his live performance of Not Like Us, hailing it as a “lyrical bloodshed” and a revolutionary moment in hip hop.
He commended Lamar for choosing the right time for the concert, saying, “Perfect timing, Kendrick,” in reference to Juneteenth. While he added that he does not have anything against the Grammy-winning rapper, Godfrey emphasized the impact Lamar has had with his concert, saying,
Is authenticity coming back? Is the pendulum finally swinging back, from all that mumble bullsh*t? Is hip-hop actually coming back?
He further stated,
I’m gonna tell you right now, everybody was there. I mean you had LeBron James, you had Russell Westbrook, you had James Harden, SZA… The Weekend was there — Tyler, the Creator was there. Dr. Dre did some stuff on stage — Everybody was in the building man.
The comedian further highlighted Lamar’s compelling rendition of Not Like Us, which captivated the audience, and even went on to suggest that he may have something against Drake, before likening their ongoing feud to the epic rivalry between Batman and Bane.
Godfrey Compares Kendrick Lamar’s Feud with Drake to Batman and Bane
Further into his praise for Kendrick Lamar, comedian Godfrey asserted that Lamar’s performance at the recent concert has transformed the hip-hop landscape, calling it a revolution. “Sometimes you need revolution. You need a revolution in the art form,” he said.
The comedian added, “You need bloodshed for revolution, lyrical bloodshed.” He further stated how the feud between the hip-hop moguls reminds him of the rivalry between Batman and Bane.
“This reminds me of Batman and Bane,” he said before adding, “Kendrick Lamar is Bane and Drake is Batman.” He elaborated on the rappers’ relationship with hip hop, stating that while the Canadian rapper adapted to the genre, Lamar was born into it, impersonating Bane as he explained.
Godfrey’s comparisons introduce a new dynamic to their feud—highlighting that, like Batman and Bane, both rappers boast similar skills but have contrasting journeys and ideologies. However, some fans argue this analogy is a double-edged sword, as the comparison also puts Lamar in a potentially compromising position.
Many have argued while Lamar might have an upper hand now, like Bane, Drake, akin to Batman, could eventually come out on top. The interpretation has sparked debate among fans, with Drake supporters contending that Godfrey’s analogy implies Drake’s eventual triumph over Lamar.
