Fantano REACTION to "Family Matters" by Drake (KENDRICK LAMAR DISS)
Summary
TLDRThe transcript captures a lively discussion about Drake's new release 'Family Matters' amidst his ongoing rap feud with Kendrick Lamar. The speaker analyzes the track's content, noting its initial impact, musical coherence, and the personal jabs at Kendrick, including allegations of domestic violence and personal insecurities. They also touch upon the potential repercussions if the claims are proven false or if they escalate the situation further. The conversation highlights the anticipation of Kendrick's response and the impact of such public disputes on the artists' reputations, emphasizing the high stakes and the intense nature of their lyrical battle.
Takeaways
- π§ The anticipation for Drake's potential release was high, with the speaker eagerly waiting and confirming its availability.
- π² There was a mention of a text exchange with Kais Senat, indicating a possible inside source confirming to stay tuned for the release.
- π΅ The song 'Family Matters' by Drake was discussed in detail, with the speaker reacting to its content and speculating on its implications in the ongoing rap feud.
- π₯ The speaker highlighted that Drake's lyrics were aggressive and potentially damaging, especially the personal allegations made towards Kendrick Lamar.
- β± The length of Drake's track was considered excessive by the speaker, suggesting that the message could have been delivered more concisely.
- πΆ Criticism was directed at the musical quality of the track, with opinions expressed that it was not as cohesive as Kendrick's track 'Euphoria'.
- π€ The speaker pondered over the necessity of Drake's references to other artists and whether it diluted the focus of his message.
- π There was an acknowledgement that Drake's public image has taken a hit recently, with personal issues becoming public, contrasting with Kendrick's more unscathed reputation.
- π¨ The speaker warned about the potential mutual destruction that could result from escalating the feud, suggesting it might not be a desirable outcome for either artist.
- π Mention of a poll on the chat, indicating audience engagement and a split in opinions on who was winning the feud.
- πΈ Drake posted a cryptic image on his story, an owl looking at a red button, interpreted by the speaker as a sign of potential further action or response.
Q & A
What is the general sentiment towards Drake's new track 'Family Matters'?
-The general sentiment is that 'Family Matters' started off strong but was perceived as bloated and less cohesive towards the end. It was noted for its personal and scathing content, which some listeners found to be quite impactful.
How does the speaker compare the musicality of Drake's 'Family Matters' to Kendrick Lamar's 'Euphoria'?
-The speaker feels that 'Euphoria' was more musically solid and cohesive as a standalone song, whereas 'Family Matters' felt more lopsided and awkward in certain parts, despite having some clever wordplay and commentary.
What is the significance of the owl and red button image posted by Drake on his story?
-The image of an owl looking at a red button signifies that Drake is hinting at having more to say or reveal, suggesting he has not yet 'pressed the button' or gone 'nuclear' with his response in the ongoing feud.
What is the speaker's opinion on the potential consequences of the escalating feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar?
-The speaker expresses concern that the feud could result in mutually assured destruction for both artists, which might lead to an ugly outcome that neither party would be happy with in the long run.
How does the speaker view the claims and allegations made in Drake's track?
-The speaker is cautious about the claims, emphasizing that the truth of the allegations matters greatly. If Drake's claims are false, it could backfire and damage his credibility. However, if the claims are true, they could be very damaging for Kendrick Lamar.
What is the speaker's take on the strategy of going personal in rap feuds, as demonstrated by both Drake and Kendrick Lamar?
-The speaker acknowledges that going personal is a common strategy in rap feuds, but also highlights the risks, such as potential backlash if the claims are untrue or if the response escalates the situation too much.
What does the speaker suggest about the necessity of a response from Kendrick Lamar to Drake's 'Family Matters'?
-The speaker believes that Kendrick Lamar has to respond to 'Family Matters' due to the personal nature of the allegations and the impact they could have if true, indicating that the track is worth responding to.
How does the speaker describe the flow and structure of Drake's 'Family Matters'?
-The speaker describes the flow and structure as initially strong but dropping off in the second part, with the third section containing some of the most damning content, despite the flow and beat not being as strong.
What is the speaker's view on the potential for further escalation in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud?
-The speaker suggests that the feud is likely to escalate further, as both artists haveζη€ΊδΊ (hinted at) having more to reveal and neither has gone 'all out' in their respective tracks.
What is the significance of the mention of 'New Ho King' in Kendrick Lamar's 'Euphoria'?
-The mention of 'New Ho King' is significant as it is a restaurant referenced in the track, which could potentially be a point of contention or a topic of discussion in the ongoing feud.
What does the speaker think about the public's reaction to the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar?
-The speaker notes that the public reaction has been intense, with many viewing the feud as one of the most unhinged and insane events in recent hip-hop history.
Outlines
πΆ Drake's New Release and Listener Reactions
The speaker is discussing the anticipation and eventual release of a new song by Drake, titled 'Family Matters.' They mention that the song was expected to drop and speculate about its content, including references to other artists and potential controversies. The listener shares their immediate reactions to the song, noting the visual elements and the depth of the lyrics, which seem to carry multiple layers of meaning. The conversation also touches on the competitive nature of the hip-hop scene and the possibility of responses from other artists.
π§ Critique of Drake's 'Family Matters'
The speaker provides a critique of Drake's song 'Family Matters,' discussing its musical and lyrical content. They mention that the song started strong but felt less cohesive towards the end. The critique also delves into the personal and potentially damaging allegations made in the song, suggesting that if true, they could have serious repercussions for the individuals involved. The speaker also talks about the strategy behind releasing such a song and the expectations for a response from Kendrick Lamar.
π The Impact of Personal Attacks in Hip-Hop
The discussion continues with an analysis of the impact that personal attacks have in the hip-hop community. The speaker considers the potential damage to reputations and the long-term effects of airing personal issues in public. They also mention the possibility of a counter-response from Kendrick and the implications of escalating the feud. The conversation includes speculation about the future of the feud and the potential for mutual destruction.
π¨ Drake's Allegations and Their Consequences
The speaker focuses on the serious allegations made by Drake in his song and the potential consequences if they are proven true. They discuss the importance of truth and evidence in such claims, emphasizing the risk of appearing dishonest if the allegations are unfounded. The conversation also touches on the idea of 'going nuclear' in a feud, suggesting that both Drake and Kendrick are holding back from revealing all their information.
π΅ Comparing Drake's and Kendrick's Recent Tracks
The speaker compares the recent tracks released by Drake and Kendrick, noting that while Kendrick's 'Euphoria' was musically solid, Drake's 'Family Matters' was a surprise in terms of its content. They discuss the personal nature of the lyrics and the potential for further escalation in the feud. The conversation also includes a mention of a teaser posted by Drake, hinting at more to come.
π₯ The Escalation of the Drake and Kendrick Feud
The speaker discusses the escalating feud between Drake and Kendrick, emphasizing the personal and potentially damaging nature of the allegations made in their songs. They consider the risks of making false claims and the importance of truth in such disputes. The conversation also touches on the idea of a 'nuclear' response and the expectation that Kendrick will have to respond to Drake's latest track.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Drake
π‘Kendrick Lamar
π‘Dis Track
π‘Ghost Rider
π‘Beef
π‘Adidon
π‘
π‘Euphoria
π‘Family Matters
π‘Poll
π‘Twitter
π‘Cohesion
Highlights
Drake might drop a new track tonight
The track is titled 'Family Matters' and has a runtime of seven minutes
Drake brings layers to the track and has messages to communicate
The track contains potentially damaging allegations about Kendrick Lamar
Drake accuses Kendrick of being fake woke and not caring about his real neighborhood
Drake makes claims about Kendrick's wife and self-esteem
The track's music is not as cohesive as Kendrick's 'Euphoria'
Drake's response is strong in the beginning but drops off in the second half
Drake saves some of the most damning content for the end of the track
Drake flips some colorist accusations back on Kendrick
Kendrick may have more to lose in terms of his public image
Drake's track, while musically messy, contains some clever wordplay and biting commentary
Drake posts a teaser on Instagram hinting at more to come
The beef between Drake and Kendrick has escalated to a personal level
Drake's response was necessary as Kendrick's 'Euphoria' track was also personal
The outcome of this feud could potentially damage both artists' careers
Kendrick may need to respond to Drake's allegations with evidence
Drake's track is a significant response that Kendrick cannot ignore
Transcripts
oh [Β __Β ] what Drake uh is
seriously might drop tonight okay I
listen I believe everybody did it drop
is it is it on is it on streaming no he
texted uh kais um kais senat yeah kais
senat and he said stay on stream okay
here we go Family
Matters I got it queued up seven seven
minutes oh my God Seven minutes oh no
Drake has something to say oh no Drake
has things no no no Drake and his Ghost
Riders have something still Drake has
messages to communicate all right let's
give it a spin Drake Family
Matters
boom trying to keep it if you had [Β __Β ]
y you know who really paperwor that [Β __Β ]
[Music]
oh no what you needed to see this visual
over here you didn't see he's [Β __Β ]
forklifting the good kid Mad City van
he's [Β __Β ] for he's going to [Β __Β ]
throw this [Β __Β ] in the trash compactor
oh my God he's F he's [Β __Β ] throwing
this [Β __Β ] the the layers Drake is
bringing layers he's going to [Β __Β ]
trash compactor this [Β __Β ] holy [Β __Β ]
[Β __Β ] [Β __Β ] oh my God
brutality you're acting like an activist
is make belie but you won't go back to
your hood and plant no money trees holy
[Β __Β ] [Β __Β ] oh
[Β __Β ] oh [Β __Β ] what Ghost Rider came up
with that line I I don't know but it's
it's listen it's it's it I listen I
don't care if it's a Ghost Rider like I
mean I do care in on some level but
simultaneously st stop I'm talking I'm
talking what matters is if it stings
what matters is if it stings and it
might It Might Sting If it stings it's
[Β __Β ] up if it still stings it doesn't
matter if it stings it
stings if it's a stinger it's a stinger
but I I I I think I think Kendrick can
respond we'll see we'll see we're only a
minute in we're only a minute
in say pleas mix Queen and hit vanilla
cream selfesteem
oh
no he's get oh my [Β __Β ] god he's going
to he's going to the seventh circle of
[Β __Β ] hell holy [Β __Β ] [Β __Β ] personal
with it he's going to the seventh
[Β __Β ] circle of [Β __Β ] hell holy [Β __Β ]
holy
[Β __Β ] oh no not him sounding like he's
he's trying not to laugh he's sounding
like he's trying not to [Β __Β ] laugh
holy
[Β __Β ] with the sexy red interpolation
with the sexy red and and where the
visual is still going the van is now in
the trash compactor they're going to
crush that
[Β __Β ] I know nigg say
beat switch in yeah take this [Β __Β ]
seriously it's it's getting serious now
we're getting more serious okay take
Serious
[Β __Β ] good kid Mad City tears running down
my laughing at let me get a for a [Β __Β ]
made me sick to my stach it two
separate part three
part three okay let's keep going let's
keep
[Music]
going okay wait hold on a second do do
we know he called the Tupac estate I
that sort of seems like the kind of
thing that you would get called out for
regardless that's why you dropped it on
a Friday so you could have the track up
for the
weekend uh okay
oh that me he's talking about
[Laughter]
me the
boy you get it we got it when you put
your hands on your girl is selfdefense
she bigger than you your wife I'm
guessing this wedding Ain happening
right [Β __Β ] it'sing sense nothing saying
me right I get that's calling it right
de accus ations of domestic violence
domestic violence accusations bro I I
don't want to hear like oh it went on
for seven minutes he didn't say not to
say that that's such [Β __Β ] that's
such [Β __Β ] don't just say oh he
didn't say nothing for seven minutes he
didn't say anything for seven all
minutes that's not true that's not true
oh CH who won this round chats oh wow
good good poll good poll idea thank you
um
that's a that's a good compliment that
you're welcome you're welcome thank you
much need um look I'll say
musically not as cohesive as Euphoria
especially on that back end like that
flow and that beat switch was trash and
while I didn't think the switch up in
the second part was the worst the
momentum was brought down and look I
mean I need to go back over it but at
least on first listen on first
impression
the density of stinging bars regardless
of who who wrote them I could have wrote
them maybe I was writing those bars
maybe I'm a drake Ghost Rider you don't
know the the ratio of bars that were
actually kind of sticking to to filler
or even stuff that was like geared
toward other people I'm surprised he
even spent any time talking about Ross
on this track Like to me that kind of
watered it down a little bit more than
it needed to yeah you know I mean I feel
like kind of at at this point at this
date especially with two tracks thank
you especially with two tracks in your
face now right now like kind of going
back to the Ross thing the Metro thing
the AEL thing it it's it's just dividing
too much yeah you know right now there's
one guy in your face and he's going
crazy he's writing multiple songs about
you and you know as as as deadly in his
mic drop level
as uh some of the stuff he was saying on
this track is I I just don't know if um
you know kind of framing this as like
I'm done you're dead it's over I'm going
on vacation now is like the best move
because especially given some of the
stuff that's been said here no way
Kendrick's not saying anything yeah like
no way he's not responding yeah and do I
really think Drake has the fortitude or
the ability to like not I mean you know
for sure he'll drop another movie clip
you know but like to literally say
nothing have no song no response no
nothing if Kendrick drops another full
track which I'm sure he probably will
I'm sure he probably will um so again
anyway uh the track started off really
strong dropped off a little bit in the
second bit which again I think he was
dividing his attention a little bit too
much there um and then musically it like
really went in the [Β __Β ] toilet in the
third section but in the third section
is when he said some of the most damning
[Β __Β ] yeah he really saved some of the
most damning content for last at the
very at the very finish even though he
[Β __Β ] up the flow and the
beat you know I I think I think going
longer than even Kendrick did and
Kendrick took a big risk going as long
as he did you know but I think going
even longer than Kendrick did didn't
necessarily yield better results per se
I think a lot of what he was saying
probably could have stung and hit a lot
harder if he just condensed it down and
just kind of kept it uh just simply to
Kendrick but like with that being said
um the claims of him being fake woke not
actually caring about his real
neighborhood moving out of there um the
stuff he was saying about his wife him
having to sleep with white women to get
his self-esteem up and so on and so
forth um you know know Drake also kind
of
flipping uh you know some of the uh
colorist stuff on Kendrick and just be
like you know hey like you know what if
our kids who are mixed played together
you know would you be afraid to be seen
with somebody who's blacker than you
it's like you know some of these lines I
imagine on some level they have to sting
you know yeah um and and you know I did
think on some level like if Drake was
going to come back um and and sort of uh
you know make any effective punches at
Kendrick I thought it you know some of
his lines would probably take on the
tone of like a bit of a a pot calling
the kettle black kind of thing or kind
of like illustrating that there's not
that much separation between you and me
and you're making it out to be so that
it seems like you're more valid in your
arguments than you actually are um but
you know um if any of that domestic
violence stuff that he was saying is is
true if any of that stuff actually like
kind of comes out or or surfaces that's
going to be damning his f
yeah like even even more damning than
being revealed that you have a kid you
know um now you know with that being
said I don't think this track is like
impossible to respond to especially with
it being as uh musically a mess as it is
um but with that being said like there's
there's some embarrassing stuff on here
and like I said uh if any of it's true
or most of it's true even half of it's
true uh like I said um on the NFR stream
that we did not too long ago um uh
Kendrick I think has a little more on
the line than Drake in terms of the
squeaky clean presentation of His Image
publicly right now you know Drake has
his image his public Persona you know
personal things about him have been
dragged out of the closet have been run
through the mud uh you know the guy's
really been through the ringer and you
could on whether or not he deserves it
but the guy's really been through the
ringer in terms of like you know a whole
variety of different things about him uh
that that that that have been exposed
you know whereas like Kendrick not as
many personal you know not not as many
skeletons have been pulled out of
Kendrick's closet over the years uh the
the ones that mostly have been are ones
that he's been happy to sort of share
out there in his own music um so uh you
know um look I I'll I'll say this
musically I don't think it was as
cohesive as the Kendrick track uh as
just as a just as a standalone song I
didn't enjoy it as much it kind of just
felt like three songs which is kind of
funny because obviously there's three
separate sections of the Kendrick track
but it kind of flowed really cohesively
um this uh was a lot more lopsided and
awkward in certain points and Pockets uh
but Drake had a lot to say and some of
the best stuff that he had to say in my
opinion frankly content-wise uh was
pretty deadly and there were some you
know clever uh flips you know and and
little pieces of uh word play here and
there but it's Drake he's obviously not
gonna dive into that as much as Kendrick
is um with Drake because he's operating
on a certain level his fans expect a
certain kind of tone and and writing
style uh a lot of what you see is what
you get you know um but uh uh it's it's
an interesting response uh Alec any
thoughts uh so far um no I mostly agree
with you I think cohesively um I like
the Kendrick stuff a little bit better
than the Drake stuff um but that's just
kind of my personal bias I I do think
you
know like does it need to be seven
minutes probably not honestly he
probably could have just Chopped all
closer to the microphone sorry he could
prob probably could have uh um chopped
up all three and uh I think maybe like
you know done like a mini dis EP is that
sound crazy first off get rid of the
pole there's a poll still on the screen
okay um maybe a a mini disc EP come on
it it would be bloated yeah it would be
bloated wait wa wait wa wait Drake
dropped another song on IG no [Β __Β ]
wet are you [Β __Β ] kidding me he didn't
even give this one time to breathe
didn't even give this one time to
breathe are you
serious I think I got it
here a [Β __Β ] to me
why does he sound kind of like 2012
kendri I I think this is just a promo I
think this is just a promo you see what
I'm saying what is it he kind of sounds
like 2012
Kendrick trying to catch a feel like
Twitter your reply come true C this is
where you
die okay so that just kind of seems like
a little teaser yeah you know still
still pretty nasty still pretty
nasty uh we have not reviewed the Dual
we we stopped listening to new albums
and everything because this happened
because this happened because this
happened all right um so with that being
said have have have we heard everything
have we heard everything now we listen
to the song on YouTube we listen to that
have we heard all the things if there
are any other things to listen to tell
me what it is and where it is
Play
tab start to
finish okay all right I think I think
we've heard everything
um uh again for those of you who are
just now arriving I I don't know what
else to necessarily add to everything
that we just we just said I mean uh look
I think the Drake track was a little
bloated uh started off off high in terms
of energy and focus and intensity and
really kind of dropped off over time but
with that being said um saying is what
is it started from the bottom stop stop
stop literally not what I'm saying stop
um uh but with that being said there
were some super scathing bars and
allegations on the track that were
honestly pretty deadly and uh if you
know especially the last bit having to
do with his significant other if any of
that stuff is true that's going
to be pretty harsh of a reality for
Kendrick to deal with being kind of like
put out there into the world um but you
know if Drake is bullshitting Kendrick
could call his bluff and if that's true
um that could uh you know also uh be
pretty embarrassing for Jersey as well I
guess we'll have to see um but uh you
know it's a it's and I I I think it's a
musically it's not a great response but
in terms of spilling you know spilling
tea pulling skeletons out of the closet
and flipping a few things back on
Kendrick and uh you know being as on his
lyrical game as Drake can be because
he's he's not the the quintuple anandra
guy yeah um you know the response was uh
was not too
bad look what Drake posted on his story
oh God what did Drake post on his story
what what did what did Drake post on his
story it's
D Drake's Drake's got a story he has a
story what's what's his story I i' I've
seen I've seen these story posts already
the caution tape everything is there
something new oh there's a new story
post
uh it's a photo of an owl okay all right
this this is this is uh ominous a
picture of an owl it's a picture of an
owl looking at a red
button it's picture of an owl it's
looking it's looking at a red button I
mean it's
there you
go he he still hasn't pressed it yet
he's saying he's saying I could still
put out things I could still say things
there are things I could still say so
which which I think is is the position
both him and Kendrick took in both of
their responses there are still things I
haven't totally gone nuclear yet yeah
and and again I think given everything
Drake said on this
um uh Kendrick has to respond yeah
Kendrick has to respond and I think
already planned to respond you know I I
think he didn't put everything into the
track I don't think he put everything in
Euphoria he was trying to put out there
so I mean that's why he partially
released today you know it's it look I'm
gonna say this I'm gonna say this
like you know I I I know we're all
having fun and reacting to this and it's
crazy and it's insane and it's just like
so over the top it's like next level
it's like you know the most people are
saying that Kendrick dropped on Twitter
oh we we'll you know check it out check
it out it's it's like the most unhinged
insane thing that uh you know we we
we've witnessed in this era of hip-hop