On this week’s episode of Lisa’s Throwback Files, WorldWide Entertainment TV Network dives into hip hop’s past and present, unpacking everything from the current Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake lyrical war to long-forgotten beefs in Toronto’s rap history—including one involving Drake and Canadian legend Kardinal Offishall.

Virtual host Lisa revisits a surprising moment where an American rapper stumbled upon the quiet tensions between a then-rising Drake and Toronto heavyweight Kardinal Offishall. While the situation never reached full-blown beef status, it offers a rare glimpse into the early competitive environment that shaped the Toronto hip hop scene.

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That flashback ties directly into the WorldWide Entertainment TV original documentary, Before The 6: Now or Never – Toronto Rappers & Hip Hop, which chronicled the city’s underground movement before Drake’s rise. The doc highlighted key players who helped pave the way, including Kardinal, Choclair, Maestro Fresh Wes, and others. Now, as new rap rivalries dominate headlines, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how those earlier tensions helped form today’s stars.

🎤 Lasko Bills Weighs in on Kendrick vs Drake

Meanwhile, rising artist Lasko Bills, known for blending Chicago grit, Atlanta flair, and now building a wave in Arizona, gave his thoughts on the Kendrick vs. Drake beef in a new interview with WWETV Media.

Lasko, who values lyricism and storytelling, compared rap battles to combat sports, stating that “rap is a verbal combat sport” and healthy beef can sharpen the genre, as long as it stays lyrical and doesn’t cross dangerous lines. He explained how he’s long respected both artists but had a feeling this collision would happen one day:

“Drake put Kendrick on tour back in the day, but I always knew that with Kendrick’s talent, this battle was inevitable. His rise was too strong.”

Lasko also raised a pointed question that’s been circling the culture:
Is Drake truly for the culture?

While giving props to Drake’s global influence, Lasko emphasized the need for artists to stay connected to the core of hip hop—substance, lyricism, and emotional storytelling, traits he says Kendrick consistently delivers on.

From early Toronto rivalries to global battles dominating today’s headlines, Lisa and WorldWide Entertainment TV continue to spotlight the tension, the triumph, and the art of competition in hip hop.

Be sure to catch the full episode of Lisa’s Throwback Files and stream Before The 6: Now or Never for more hip hop history and insight.