Drake has officially unleashed his Kendrick Lamar diss track, “Push Ups,” across all streaming platforms, accompanied by provocative cover art mocking Kendrick’s shoe size. Originally leaked on YouTube a week ago, the song emerged as an unexpected bombshell, stirring speculation among fans about its authenticity until Drake confirmed its release on DSPs.

In the scathing track, Drake not only diminishes Kendrick’s stature in the rap hierarchy by denying his inclusion in the “Big 3,” but also takes shots at other industry heavyweights like Future, Metro Boomin, and The Weeknd. He derides Future for apparent disloyalty and boasts about his international appeal, while also questioning The Weeknd’s allegiance to their shared hometown, Toronto.

LYRICAL LASHING

This long-awaited response from Drake comes in the wake of Kendrick’s verse on “Like That,” featured on Future and Metro Boomin’s collaborative album. With J. Cole briefly entering the fray with his own diss track before retracting it, all eyes turned to Drake to deliver the knockout blow, making “Push Ups” a pivotal moment in the ongoing feud.

While Rick Ross has been the sole artist to officially retaliate with his track “Champagne Moments,” the anticipation surrounding Drake’s response has undoubtedly heightened the stakes in this escalating rap rivalry.

ONLINE REACTIONS

Of course, the internet is full of reactions to Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s rivalry and did not hold back its thoughts on how the back and forth is going. Check out some reactions below.