In the latest episode of Club Ambition, host SOUND and the crew dive into Drake’s recent moves—his ongoing tension with Kendrick Lamar and his unexpected shutdown of DJ Khaled’s album. The discussion centers on Drake’s decision to tweak his lyrics during his It’s All a Blur: Big as the What? tour in Australia, signaling that he’s ready for round two in his feud with Kendrick. They also explore the fallout between Drake and Khaled after the rapper denied being part of the producer’s upcoming album, forcing Khaled to delete his promo.
Drake Teases More Kendrick Lamar Beef
Drake set the internet ablaze when he altered his Knife Talk lyrics mid-performance. Originally, 21 Savage rapped, “Beef is live, spoiler alert: this [expletive] dies.” However, Drake flipped it to “Beef is live, spoiler alert: I never died.” This subtle change sent fans into a frenzy, interpreting it as a direct shot at Kendrick Lamar, reigniting their rumored tension.
The crew had mixed reactions. Some found it corny, while others thought it was a clever move. One member defended Drake, arguing it made sense for him to change the line, given that he’s still standing while others have fallen off. However, another member dismissed it as unnecessary, stating that simply flipping words didn’t add much weight to the beef.
Drake also modified another lyric from Family Matters, which originally referenced LeBron James. Instead of saying, “How they go from 23 to 6, like I’m LeBron, man,” he changed it to, “Not LeBron, man.” The hosts speculated that Drake’s constant lyric changes show he’s irritated and preparing for a deeper clash.
Drake Cancels DJ Khaled’s Album Plans
Beyond his lyrical jabs, Drake sent shockwaves through the industry by distancing himself from DJ Khaled’s upcoming album. Khaled had released a seven-minute, high-production teaser featuring Mark Wahlberg and an over-the-top Fast & Furious-style montage. The promo hyped up two unreleased Drake tracks, with Khaled even teasing a Rihanna collaboration.
However, Drake blindsided Khaled by commenting under a post, “Must be Drake Bell from Drake & Josh because it’s not me.” This essentially confirmed that he was not involved in the project. The crew found this move ruthless, with SOUND questioning whether Drake was out of line.
One member defended Drake, suggesting that he was on “demon time” and simply taking control of how his music is released, especially since Khaled might not have secured permission beforehand. They argued that Khaled’s habit of using Drake’s name to generate buzz finally backfired. Another crew member pointed out that Khaled has long been vocal about supporting Drake yet remained silent on major world issues, such as the Israel-Palestine conflict—despite being Palestinian himself. They speculated that Drake might have pulled the plug due to Khaled’s lack of public allegiance in his feud with Kendrick.
Is Drake Playing Chess?
The crew theorized that Drake is strategizing—cutting loose ends and gearing up for a second round against Kendrick. They believe he’s distancing himself from old collaborations, preventing artists from profiting off his past work, and focusing solely on what benefits him. One member suggested that Drake might have given Khaled the songs years ago but is now taking back control, seeing them as outdated.The episode wrapped with the crew debating Drake’s history of feature-heavy, mainstream-friendly records with Khaled, such as Greece and Popstar. While some hosts considered them forgettable, others acknowledged that Drake has always played the industry game, and his latest moves suggest he’s shifting focus toward more personal battles.
