Kendrick Lamar Officially Ends Feud with Drake with Historic Grammy 2025 Victory
Kendrick Lamar Officially Ends Feud with Drake with Historic Grammy 2025 Victory
At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Kendrick Lamar made history with a monumental victory. Not only did he win five awards, including two of the most prestigious categories—“Record of the Year” and “Song of the Year”—but he also put an official end to his long-standing rap feud with Drake.
With recognition from The Recording Academy, there is no longer any doubt about who truly won this rap battle.
“Not Like Us” – The First Diss Track in History to Win a Grammy
Leading into the Grammys, “Not Like Us” had already received seven nominations, with three early wins before the live broadcast, including:
- Best Rap Performance
- Best Rap Song
- Best Music Video
As the Grammy 2025 ceremony approached its conclusion, Lamar shocked the industry once again by securing two of the biggest awards of the night:
- Record of the Year
- Song of the Year
This marks the first time in history that a diss track has won a Grammy, further solidifying Lamar’s undeniable influence and dominance in the rap game.
A Powerful Speech – A Message to Aspiring Artists
During his first acceptance speech, Kendrick Lamar paid tribute to his hometown, shouting out Compton, Inglewood, and Watts—places that shaped him into the artist he is today. He also took a moment to acknowledge two cities heavily impacted by devastating wildfires in January: Palisades and Altadena.
Lamar then gave recognition to Dr. Dre and Swizz Beatz, before handing the mic over to DJ Mustard—the producer behind “Not Like Us.” Mustard kept it short and powerful, simply shouting “WESTSIDE”, emphasizing the West Coast Rap movement.
Later, as he received “Song of the Year” from the legendary Diana Ross, Lamar kept his speech brief but impactful, offering advice to up-and-coming artists:
“Respect the art of rap, because it will take you far.”
Kendrick Lamar – The Last Person You Want to Battle
With his sweeping Grammy 2025 victory, there is no longer any debate over who won the months-long rap war with Drake. This wasn’t just a historic achievement, but also a warning that Kendrick Lamar is the last person you want to challenge in hip-hop.
