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Kendrick Lamar Delivers Fiery Bars on Future & Metro Boomin’s “Like That,” Throws Shots At Drake & J. Cole

As the highly anticipated Future and Metro Boomin collaboration album, "We Don’t Trust You," dropped this week, one track is generating considerable buzz: "Like That," featuring an unexpected appearance by Kendrick Lamar.

Set against the backdrop of interpolations from Rodney O & Joe Cooley’s and Eazy-E’s “Eazy-Duz-It,” reminiscent of Kendrick’s Compton origins, the song sees Future and Kendrick exchanging fiery verses. 

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However, it’s Kendrick’s lines that have caught fans' attention, sparking speculation of shots fired at fellow rap heavyweights Drake and J. Cole.

In his verse, Kendrick delivers lines that suggest he's taking aim at his perceived rivals. He asserts:

F*ck sneak dissin’, first-person shooter, I hope they came with three switches.

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- kendrick Lamar

Seemingly referencing Drake and J. Cole’s collaboration, “First Person Shooter,” featured on Drake’s album "For All The Dogs," released just before the duo announced a joint tour.

Further fueling speculation, Kendrick concludes his verse with a direct jab: 

Motherf*ck the big three, It’s just big me.

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- Kendrick Lamar

He also alludes to Drake’s recent album, which included a comparison between the Canadian rapper and the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, quipping:

Prince outlive Mike Jack’ / ‘fore all your dawgs gettin’ buried / That’s a K with all these nines, he gon’ see Pet Sematary.

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- Kenrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Takes Shots at Drake and J. Cole on Future and Metro Boomin’s ‘Like That’

Kendrick Lamar takes some pretty clear shots at J. Cole and Drake on Future and Metro Boomin’s track, “Like That.”😳‼️

“F*** sneak dissing, first person shooter I hope they came with 3 switches….mf the big 3, n***a it’s just big ME.” pic.twitter.com/ZR37sc70GM

— WhatsOnRap (@WhatsOnRap__) March 22, 2024

Kendrick’s apparent targeting of his peers is more explicit than previous references, such as Big Sean’s allusion to the "Big Three" earlier in the week. This reignites the debate over who reigns supreme in the rap game, stirring up discussions among fans and critics alike.

The provocative nature of Kendrick’s lyrics has sparked intrigue and debate within the hip-hop community, with fans eagerly dissecting the meaning behind his words. As the discourse over rap supremacy continues, Kendrick Lamar's bold statements are sure to keep fans engaged and the industry buzzing.

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