Drake’s 2024 Rap Battle Loss: Is His Reign Over?
Drake’s 2024 Rap Battle Loss: Is His Reign Over?
If you let the internet tell it, Drake was knocked off the top after losing the 2024 rap battle with Kendrick Lamar, and there’s no sign that he can regain his dominant position. However, he still reigns commercially as the best-selling rapper of 2024.
Drake’s Remarkable Commercial Success in 2024
Chart Data X shared the news on Sunday (January 5), reporting that the 38-year-old rapper sold over eight million albums in the United States in 2024. This is a remarkable achievement, as it marks his 10th consecutive year as the top-selling rapper, despite not releasing a new album this year. Instead, he focused on defeating rival Kendrick Lamar with tracks like “Push Ups” and “Family Matters“, along with six recordings in the 100GB series and guest appearances on songs with 4Batz, Sexyy Red, Camila Cabello, and Gordo.
Fans Weigh in on the Battle: Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake
Fans in the comments focused on rapper Compton and how he couldn’t beat Drake in the sales battle. “Damn Kendrick, who had the best year, still can’t beat Drake in sales even though Drake didn’t release an album lol,” one user wrote. Another user quoted a line from Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration in “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin. “Damn, I keep hearing so much about this guy named Big Me, but he never shows up on any list,” they wrote.
Anticipation for Drake’s Next Project
There’s a lot of anticipation for Drake’s next project after what he endured in 2024, and one fan believes this will help continue his legendary journey. “Drake is about to have an even bigger year this year… If he releases a solo album, the numbers will be insane,” they said.
Drake’s New Track: Fighting Irish Freestyle
While 6 God has something to celebrate, he seems focused on addressing old grievances and solidifying his position with those who’ve betrayed him. Last Friday (January 3), a track titled “Fighting Irish Freestyle” produced by Conductor Williams appeared online. He doesn’t name anyone specifically, but some lyrics seem aimed at Kendrick Lamar alongside DeMar DeRozan and LeBron James.
A Nod to LeBron James and Akron, Ohio
The title itself is a nod to the mascot of LeBron James’ St. Vincent-St. Mary high school basketball team in Akron, Ohio. “The world’s fallen for the gimmicks, even my brothers got tickets/ Looks like they’re loving every minute/ Just know this game is personal, and it’s not just business, Analyzing behaviors, it’s a bit suspicious,” he raps, hinting at basketball players attending The Pop Out concert in June 2024.
