The Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake Battle Continues—Even If No One Is Paying Attention

Despite the conclusion of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud, fan discussions are still ongoing. Both sides constantly scrutinize every detail to boost their favorite artist’s ratings, whether it’s album sales, industry connections, celebrity endorsements, or physical appearance. Anyone still keeping track of the scoreboard today can mark a win for Drake.

Drake’s latest collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, debuted well on Valentine’s Day and is still performing well, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in its second week with 119K sales. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX sits just behind at No. 3, pulling in 106K equivalent units sold. Drake’s sophomore week’s comparison to GNX, who has been a force on the charts for nearly four months, was highly anticipated by fans during this head-to-head moment.

Although their albums are still strong, the post-release hype for each artist appears to be very distinct. Drake’s Anita Max Win tour ended, and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX performance had a lasting impact on millions. Drake made an unexpected move by canceling his remaining tour dates in Australia and New Zealand. While speculation swirled around the reason, his camp pointed fingers at scheduling conflicts.

It has been reported that the OVO team would have stayed in Australia for two weeks between shows, which would have been an expensive and logistically challenging situation due to the large team Drake has employed. Kendrick Lamar is still winning and has recently surpassed Drake on Spotify’s US charts. Top Artists chart. Of course, fans expect the 6ix God to reclaim the top spot soon, but only for Mr. Morale to take it back—an ongoing battle between two of hip-hop’s most significant artists.

Whether $ome $exy $ongs 4 U enjoys more longevity than GNX, or whether both albums get overshadowed by a major 2025 release, one thing is sure: both artists still dominate the rap game in their ways. The scoreboard will change as the saga between these two rap titans unfolds. Until the next game-changing move is delivered, fans will have to wait.