Tensions reached a boiling point this week when Top5, recently released and cleared of a murder charge, issued threats toward Kendrick Lamar and his crew during a live stream with Adin Ross and Akademiks.

Top5, a Toronto-based rapper and close associate of Drake, stated, “I’m looking for Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar. I’m doing my homework right now, I’m doing my task on them. Nothing incriminating, I’m just looking for them.” He further claimed, “I will quit rapping if Kendrick Lamar goes to New Ho King without 20 police officers… You’re crazy for testing my gangsta.”

TOP5 RECENTLY RELEASED FROM PRISON

Fresh out of prison, Top5 didn’t hold back. He went on to taunt Kendrick and his team, hinting at a possible podcast collaboration with Drake, where they’d dissect Kendrick’s ‘Not Like Us’ video. He announced, “Me and Drake are gonna link up in a couple of days, and we’re gonna do this podcast. We’re gonna play the ‘Not Like Us’ video, and we’re gonna examine every person in it.”

In response to the threats, Kendrick’s associate Hitta J3 took to social media, challenging Top5 to make good on his words. He posted a video that showed Top5 being humiliated in Toronto, accompanied by the caption, “Come find out then.”

Hitta J3!! Boo who cry cry 😭 your cousin Kendrick hits his BM! https://t.co/MEJmW0ENQ9

— Natalie Owen (@WonderMum777) September 28, 2024

Come find out then https://t.co/q840mG2uWh

— Hitta J3 (@Hittaj3tml) September 25, 2024

This the tuff guy yall talking bout https://t.co/k0znntC2ft

— Hitta J3 (@Hittaj3tml) September 25, 2024

Smac really spazzed out when he heard Top5 threatened Kendrick:

“It’s all off the table now …you threatening us? …Get it in blood, trick!”

💀💀 pic.twitter.com/aPHUGPw4Kx

— MONIE.🌹 (@xmonielove) September 26, 2024

TDE AFFILIATES CLAP BACK

Meanwhile, another TDE affiliate, Smac, responded fiercely during the FMW podcast. He directed his anger towards Top5 and Toronto, saying, “F*** you and Toronto, Top5. You ain’t gotta come find us, we’ll find you. Come to L.A., we’re gonna shut you down.” He added, “We’re gonna smack the f*** out of this guy. We stand on business.”

As the situation continued to escalate, streamer Adin Ross also entered the fray, dismissing any concerns about being banned from L.A. He declared, “I’m not banned from L.A., bro. I wish somebody would, I swear to God. I’m gonna go to L.A., nobody’s gonna do s*** to me, I promise you.”

The tension between Kendrick Lamar’s camp and Top5 is intensifying, with both sides refusing to back down. Top5’s aggressive stance has sparked strong reactions, setting the stage for a potentially explosive confrontation.

The feud shows no sign of de-escalating, and with emotions running high, fans are eagerly watching to see what unfolds next between the camps of Kendrick Lamar and Drake. As Top5 continues to challenge Metro Boomin and Kendrick, only time will tell how this situation will develop. Stay tuned as the drama continues to unfold.