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Drake Releases New Album, Minimizes Kendrick Lamar Beef

Drake's latest album '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' focuses on celebratory themes while downplaying his ongoing rap feud with Kendrick Lamar.

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  1. Drake minimizes 'rap beef' in new album, his first amid Kendrick Lamar feud: Top takeaways

    Drake might be delivering "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U" in celebration of Valentine's Day, but he's also sneaking in some thoughts about his lyrical and legal battle over Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" in the new album, which released Friday.

    Drake minimizes 'rap beef' in new album, his first amid Kendrick Lamar feud: Top takeaways

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Updated: Feb 15th, 2025, 9:46 AM ET

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In his new album '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U', Drake shifts focus from his beef with Kendrick Lamar to uplifting themes, declaring ‘F--- a rap beef’ in his track 'Gimme a Hug'. The album, a collaboration with PartyNextDoor, features 21 songs and includes celebrity mentions, while Drake also touches on alleged personal threats stemming from their feud. Despite legal battles with Universal Music Group, Drake's popularity remains strong, continuing his tour in Australia and New Zealand with major fan support.

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