Drake Teases Kendrick Lamar Beef Round Two with Surprise New Tracks

Drake has ignited rumors of reigniting his long-standing feud with Kendrick Lamar after dropping three surprise tracks on August 23. The unexpected releases—“SOD,” “Circadian Rhythm,” and “No Face”—have quickly caught the attention of fans, especially for their subliminal shots seemingly aimed at Kendrick.

Drake, who is no stranger to stirring controversy, shared these tracks via his low-key Instagram account, where he’s been gradually releasing previously unheard songs. This latest trio of songs follows a similar batch released earlier this month, which many speculate were meant to reestablish his dominance in the rap game following what some see as a defeat in his ongoing beef with Kendrick.

The most talked-about track, “No Face,” features guest vocals from Playboi Carti and sees Drake taking veiled shots at Kendrick Lamar and others. The song includes lines like: “N-ggas got lit off the features I skated on… How you get lit off the n-gga you hatin’ on?” The lyrics appear to be a direct dig at Kendrick and other rappers who have benefited from Drake’s collaborations in the past while still criticizing him.

The tension between Drake and Kendrick Lamar dates back to 2013 when Kendrick’s explosive verse on “Control” shook the industry. Since then, both rappers have subtly addressed each other in songs over the years. With “Circadian Rhythm,” Drake seems to reference Kendrick again, particularly the Compton rapper’s track “6:16 in LA,” where Kendrick raps about living within the “circadian rhythms of a shooting star.”

Drake has even labeled “Circadian Rhythm” as “The Language 2,” indicating it’s a follow-up to his 2013 track “The Language,” which was seen as a response to Kendrick’s “Control” verse.

While Drake hasn’t officially released these tracks on major streaming platforms yet, their presence on Instagram has already sparked heated discussions among fans. The lyrics suggest that Drake is ready to reignite his rivalry with Kendrick, but the real question is: Will Kendrick respond? Given the history between these two rap heavyweights, a reply could escalate the situation into another major showdown in hip-hop.

For now, “SOD,” “Circadian Rhythm,” and “No Face” are exclusively available on Instagram. However, given the buzz they’ve generated, they’re expected to be released on streaming platforms soon alongside previous loosies like “It’s Up,” “Blue Green Red,” and “Housekeeping Knows.”

Stay tuned as this potential new chapter in the Drake vs. Kendrick saga unfolds. The rap game might be gearing up for another lyrical battle that could define the next era of hip-hop.