In a recent digital prank that has stirred the ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Drake’s luxurious Toronto mansion, known as ‘The Embassy,’ was mislabeled on Google Maps as Kendrick Lamar’s property. This appears to be part of an ongoing feud between the two artists.
Drakes house on google maps says ‘owned by Kendrick’ PIC.TWITTER.COM/WE1X1RUBCH
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) MAY 5, 2024
Drake’s house, located in Toronto’s exclusive Bridle Path neighborhood, is a 50,000 sqft Versailles-inspired estate. It was built from the ground up in 2017 and is nicknamed ‘The Embassy’. The grandeur of Drake’s estate is significant in the hip-hop community, symbolizing the success and influence of the artist.
The feud between the two artists escalated when Kendrick Lamar used an image of Drake’s house with child sex offender markers as his cover art for the diss track “Not Like Us.” In response, some fans got creative with Google Maps’ option to customize locations. They labeled locations with phrases like “Owned by Kendrick,” “A-Minor,” “Kendrick’s dog,” etc.
“Not Like Us” features Lamar rapping in a comically exaggerated Southern accent and opens with him whispering, “Pssst: I see dead people” before he launches into a series of personal attacks on Drake, starting off with the Canadian rapper’s controversial comments about dating younger women. The public had mixed reactions to the personal attacks within the song, with some fans supporting their favorite artist, while others criticized the personal nature of the attacks.
This incident highlights the implications of such actions in the digital age, where fans can easily manipulate online information. It reflects on the broader impact this has on celebrity feuds and their followers. The ability to manipulate online information has added a new dimension to these feuds, allowing fans to participate in ways that were not possible before.
@much #Drake‘s mansion in #Toronto now says “owned by kendrick” on Google Maps 😭 #GoogleMaps #KendrickLamar ♬ original sound – MuchMusic
The feud between the artists has continued to escalate, with the release of back-to-back diss tracks and the involvement of other prominent figures in the music industry. In just the past 36 hours, Lamar released a diss track titled “6:16 in LA” on Friday morning, then both rappers dropped response tracks, one after the other, on Friday evening, with Drake putting out “Family Matters” and Lamar releasing “Meet the Grahams.”
This incident offers a fresh perspective on the events that have unfolded, highlighting the role of digital platforms in modern celebrity feuds. As the feud continues, it remains to be seen how these artists and their fans will navigate the digital landscape.
