21 Savage’s manager has quashed rumors suggesting the rapper dissed Kendrick Lamar on Drake’s newly leaked track, ‘It’s Up.’
The surprise song drop led fans to speculate, but swift clarifications have put the gossip to rest.
The Controversial Lyric
In the song ‘It’s Up,’ 21 Savage’s lines sparked debates. He raps, ‘Made a couple songs think he hot now / Hit his ass up think he ‘Pac now.’ Many listeners thought these words were directed at Kendrick Lamar. The speculation, however, was quickly addressed.
The rumors gained traction following a massive leak from Drake, which included the track. Still, 21 Savage’s team was prompt in denying the alleged diss. They assured fans that Kendrick wasn’t the target of the controversial lyric.
Akademiks’ Clarification
Popular social media personality Akademiks played a critical role in dispelling the rumors. During his Rumble livestream, he confirmed he had spoken to 21’s team. He mentioned, ‘I talked to 21’s people. 21 is not dissing Kendrick, okay? That is not at Kendrick Lamar at all.’
Akademiks even read out a text from 21’s manager, Justin “Meezy” Williams. Meezy made it clear, stating, ‘That is definitely no shot at Kendrick. He literally said, ‘That shit would make no sense ’cause Kendrick got more than one hit or whatever.’
Touring with Drake and Staying Neutral
Despite frequently collaborating with Drake, 21 Savage has managed to stay out of the ongoing rap feud. He prefers not to take sides in the conflict that has split hip hop, with figures like Kendrick Lamar, Future, and others on one side, and Drake on the other.
21 Savage recently had a playful interaction with Metro Boomin during an Instagram Live session. Metro teased him by calling him ‘OVO Savage’ and joked about the Owl logo of Drake’s brand. 21, who has a close friendship with both Drake and Metro, laughed it off.
21’s Response to Feud
In another Instagram Live session, 21 Savage addressed fans flooding his comments about the beef. He said, ‘Bruh, aye, don’t be coming on my muthafuckin’ Live talking about no muthafuckin’ beef. Metro my brother and Drake my brother. They gon’ figure that shit out eventually.’
21 Savage has always been vocal about his neutral stance, emphasizing that he cherishes his friendships with both Drake and Metro Boomin, while detaching himself from their beef.
Light-hearted Moments
The playful side of 21 Savage often emerges during these serious discussions. For instance, when Metro Boomin made a joking comment on 21’s Instagram Live, calling him “OVO Savage,” 21 responded with laughter and even pretended to kick Metro off his live session.
He addressed Metro’s funny comment by saying, ‘Oh, you was talking shit, bitch? Get off my Live […] I’m finna block this n-gga.’ He continued, ‘Metro, shut your ho ass up and make some drums, n-gga,’ quoting a viral line from Drake’s diss track ‘Push Ups.’
These light-hearted exchanges underline the camaraderie and mutual respect among these artists, despite the intense rap battles and public feuds that occasionally arise.
No Strangers to Rumors
Both 21 Savage and Kendrick Lamar are no strangers to rumors and speculations in the hip-hop community. However, they both rely on their strong teams and clear communication to address any misunderstandings swiftly.
Fans often jump to conclusions based on lyrics, but the involved parties usually clarify things promptly to avoid further confusion. This instance serves as a classic example of how rumors can spread quickly but can be debunked with clear communication.
In the end, 21 Savage did not throw any shade at Kendrick Lamar on Drake’s track ‘It’s Up.’
Thanks to quick clarifications from 21’s manager and social media influencers, any rumors were promptly put to rest. It’s a reminder of how quickly misunderstandings can spread in the digital age and the importance of swift communication.
