Drake is taking his battle with Kendrick Lamar into the courtroom. But you already know this. There’s a new move that has us Hip-Hop heads scratching our heads.
(((Breathes in deeply)))
In a surprising twist, Drake’s legal team has reportedly asked Universal Music Group to hand over documents related to domestic violence allegations against Kendrick. The request has left many wondering what the Toronto superstar hopes to gain. (I’m trying to maintain my professional side here.) Kendrick has more or less dismissed these accusations by featuring his smiling wife and children in the music video “Not Like Us.”
It doesn’t stop there. Drake’s camp is also asking for information on manager Dave Free’s relationship with Kendrick’s kids. Yes, you read that right. The bizarre request has people speculating whether this is some kind of obscure legal maneuver or just a puzzling fishing expedition.
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Check this out:
DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 50:
From January 1, 2014 to the present, all Documents and Communications relating to allegations of domestic violence, violence against women, and/or other forms of violence committed by Kendrick Lamar Duckworth.
DOCUMENT REQUEST NO. 51:
From January 1, 2019 to the present, all Documents and Communications relating to David Isaac Friley (a/k/a Dave Free) and his relationship with Kendrick Lamar Duckworth and Kendrick Lamar Duckworth’s children.
This type of move is unprecedented in rap beef. Subpoenas? We’ve never seen this happen before in a rap battle. I guess it is no longer a battle, right? That was over a year or more ago.
Drake isn’t just dealing with the legal feud. He’s gearing up to release his new album Iceman and anticipation is boiling over. Hardcore supporters and casual listeners alike are ready to see if the 6 God can deliver a musical comeback. His latest legal moves keep reminding us that he’s basically a sore loser.
Maybe this is all part of a bigger plan. Maybe. But…it feels like Drake’s strategy is like playing chess on a checker board. Or checkers on a board with no squares. We’re all over the place. If Drake wanted to keep the focus on the music, these courtroom antics are doing the opposite. A musical comeback will do what a loss in a rap battle or a legal win could never do.