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Kendrick Lamar releases first song since the feud between “Not Like Us” and Drake

Kendrick Lamar has released his first song since the anthem “Not Like Us” effectively ended his feud with Drake and capped one of the most culturally influential rap feuds of all time.

The untitled track appeared on Lamar's Instagram page just before 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday. As of 10 p.m. ET, it was no longer available on streaming services.

The track makes several references to the feud, including in the opening lines when Lamar says, “This (swear word) has gotten too bad to apologize. It's something else, let's beat him up and disqualify him.”

Drake is never explicitly mentioned, but is an uncredited character in the narrative, vacillating between hedonism, spirituality, and rejection of the trappings of fame.

DJ Akademiks also pointed out

Failing to extinguish the flames of conflict, Lamar appears to reference streamer and well-known Drake supporter Livingston Allen, stage name DJ Akademiks, saying, “The radio personality push propaganda for pay / Let me know if they come up as a victim.”

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