Drake Throws Shade at Kendrick Lamar While on xQc Kick Stream

Before announcing his upcoming Australia tour, Drake used xQc’s stream on Kick to throw subtle jabs at Kendrick Lamar. The two rappers have been feuding for years, but their rap battle reignited in 2024 when J. Cole referenced Kendrick in a song featuring Drake. The peak of this conflict came in May when Kendrick released “Not Like Us,” a diss track aimed at Drake, who has yet to respond musically. Now, Drake has broken his silence on a Kick stream, and fans are debating whether his approach was clever or underwhelming.

This isn’t the first time xQc has streamed with hip-hop icons. Back in 2020, xQc’s stream featured Soulja Boy playing Among Us. However, as his fame has skyrocketed, xQc has now collaborated with global superstar Drake. The November 24 stream, lasting around two and a half hours, grabbed attention not just for the collaboration but for Drake’s controversial opening—seemingly a note on his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar.

Drake began his stream with xQc by saying, “It takes facts to take me down; fairy tales won’t do it.” Those following his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar interpreted this as a jab that’s supposed to suggest Kendrick’s claims are fabricated—otherwise, Drake would’ve been arrested. xQc appeared unaware of the beef, avoiding any questions about Drake’s intro. His lack of context showed again when he played a song by The Weeknd, another artist who has a feud with the Canadian rapper, prompting Drake to ask him to skip it. As a result, xQc is finding himself caught up in yet another controversy, despite apparently being unaware of any of it.

Drake Implies Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” Was a Fairy Tale

Drake’s “fairy tale” remark on xQc’s stream has sparked extra buzz, especially since Kendrick Lamar dropped a surprise album, GNX, just two days earlier on November 22. This has fueled online debates, with critics accusing Drake of being “lazy” or “weak” for addressing the feud on a livestream rather than through music. Many argue that this makes Kendrick’s approach seem more effective, portraying Drake as sidelined in the hip-hop battleground. Kendrick has received praise for his artistic handling of the situation, and his new album is performing well on the charts. Additionally, a comedy film by Kendrick Lamar and the co-creators of South Park seems to be on the horizon, with some sources claiming it will release in July 2025.

Of course, that’s just one perspective. Fans of Drake and xQc appear thrilled to see the duo enjoying themselves despite the controversies surrounding their personal lives. On the business front, Kick seems pleased with the collaboration. Drake’s guest appearance on Ninja’s stream in 2018 set streaming records, and Kick likely hopes this partnership will boost its platform as it continues to compete with Twitch in a challenging market.