Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album GNX didn’t just drop—it exploded, sending fans into a frenzy. But while the internet buzzed with excitement over the new music, another spectacle unfolded: the flood of Drake memes. Why? Lamar’s album included a few subtle (and not-so-subtle) lyrical jabs that fans quickly interpreted as directed at Drake. Cue the viral tweets!
From Drake “crying in the club” to fans joking about him hurriedly penning a response, the internet had an absolute field day. It’s a pop-culture showdown fans live for, blending music, humor, and some good old-fashioned gossip. The memes painted a vivid picture—Drake seemingly caught off-guard by Lamar’s lyrical shade, humorously depicted by fans as scrambling to call his ghostwriters. With Lamar setting the internet ablaze, this meme wave just adds another layer to the ongoing drama. Lucky for you, we've listed some of our favorites!
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Kendrick Lamar’s latest album has the internet posting Drake memes—again
1. Didn't see ya there
The heart (fans) wants what it wants and it certainly didn't beat to the Drake version.
2. Shiver me timbers
We'd be quaking too if we heard those bars. Thankfully, Drake will have some time to scribble rhymes before the next Grammy season.
3. He is definitely calling them on their cell phones
The fans are getting impatient and the TL is overflooding with memes. It's your move, Drake.
4. The side-by-side
Fans did seem to favor one side over the other and although this video is deceptive, the real songs aren't. Go figure!
5. Should've been the cover, Kendrick
6. Delusion or loyalty?
Some fans believe that when it comes to this Canadian rapper, the two might just be the same.
7. That was brutal
We're just going to *cough cough* through the explanation of this meme. This marketing strategy works if any other artists want to take notes.
8. As long as you keep chilling
One thing about Drake fans, they're a chill crowd - or at least mostly silent through this meme fest.
9. A nuanced take
Does this perspective make complete sense? Yes. Can hilarious memes be borne out of it? Maybe...?
10. Watching failure in real-time
Now if only we could've seen the actual reaction and not a The Boys GIF. Sigh.
11. When your track is trending but OH wait-
12. Your legacy or mine
Kendrick is playing chess and fans are waiting for Drake to quit playing checkers.
13. Not again
An apt comparison if nothing else. Shots are being fired and no fouls declared yet. Will Drake shoot his shot next? Will Kendrick react? (He will).
14. Ignorance is not always bliss
15. Lost but not forgotten...yet
Even if his songs briefly leave the public's consciousness, the memes (and this feud, seemingly) will keep us tweeting and laughing.
16. Can't catch a break
17. Hope he skips this one -Sincerely, Drake
Apologies if this is how you're finding out about the Super Bowl announcement.
18. Something funny that we already said about delusion
19. A rough year for Aubrey
*cue Kendrick popping a bottle*
20. Always on the radar
Relevance comes in many forms (and shades) (and tweets).
No matter who wins the shade war, one thing is for sure, the internet will continue having a blast!
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