ART vs INDUSTRY- analyzing the Kendrick Lamar vs Drake Beef

Chelsey Brejanee

Dive deep into the intricate layers of the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef in this illuminating episode. Uncover how this clash between two rap titans highlights the broader issues of mainstream commodification in hip hop and its damaging effects on Black American culture. We explore the pivotal role of California gang culture in this feud, and the profound significance of Kendrick Lamar’s Juneteenth concert.

This episode goes beyond the surface, revealing how this beef is reflective of the toxic relationship between white corporate media and the Black American community. Understand the complexities of cultural appropriation and why Kendrick Lamar's critique of Drake as a "colonizer" resonates powerfully. Gain insights into the ongoing struggle for authenticity in a genre too often co-opted by industry forces.