Drake’s diss tracks had everyone reeling, but why were women dragged into the mess? Couldn’t they have kept it strictly between themselves? Many took issue with how Kendrick and Drake both insinuated that being compared to a woman was the ultimate insult. They traded jabs, with Drake mocking Kendrick for his stature and Kendrick hitting back at Drake’s perceived femininity. But perhaps the biggest collateral damage was Kendrick’s fiancée, Whitney Alford. The public scrutiny she faced was intense. Rumor has it, she’s so upset that she’s considering legal action against Drake. Let’s delve into how she found herself unwittingly embroiled in this feud.
Drake didn’t hold back when accusing Kendrick of hypocrisy, dragging Whitney into the fray by suggesting Kendrick was trying to boost his self-esteem by being with a biracial woman. This came after Drake had already attacked Kendrick for questioning his own racial identity and accused him of hypocrisy based on his choice of partner. Kendrick faced backlash from some who felt he had no right to question Drake’s blackness, especially considering his partner, whom they deemed as racially ambiguous as Drake himself. Some even argued that Drake appeared more “black” than his own wife, according to their standards.
Drake sparked discussions about Kendrick Lamar’s apparent contradiction regarding his preference for dark-skinned women while being in a relationship with a biracial, light-skinned woman. Whitney unexpectedly found herself caught in the crossfire of these debates, facing criticism even though Kendrick was the initial target for accusations of hypocrisy. Social media being what it is, insults were hurled Whitney’s way during this turmoil.
But the drama didn’t end there for Whitney. Drake also insinuated that she had been unfaithful to Kendrick with his bodyguard. Despite Kendrick dismissing this as a fabricated attempt to create controversy on ‘Euphoria’, doubts lingered among some, speculating about Whitney’s fidelity. The relentless scrutiny must have taken a toll on her emotionally and mentally. Imagine the turmoil she endured.
Adding to the complexity, Kendrick himself has publicly confessed to infidelity in his music. In “Mother I sober” from ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’, he reflects on his intoxicated state, admitting to succumbing to lust and projecting insecurities onto his relationship, which Whitney likely heard. The profound lyrics portray Whitney grappling with the pain of betrayal and seeking forgiveness from a higher power.
However, while Kendrick hinted at infidelity, Drake seemed more fixated on Whitney’s alleged indiscretions with Kendrick. Besides the bodyguard reference, Drake insinuated that Whitney cheated with Kendrick’s producer, Dave Free, and even suggested that one of Lamar’s children might be fathered by Dave Free. Oh, it’s all just a tangled web, isn’t it?
Drake also referenced Whitney in his diss track ‘Family Matters’, accusing Kendrick of domestic violence with lines like, “Your baby mama captions always screaming, ‘Save me.’ You did her dirty all your life, you trying to make peace.” Then there’s the line, “Whitney, you can hit me if you need a favor, and when I say I’ll hit you back, it’s a lot safer, I promise.” It’s just too much. Drake even claimed Kendrick hired crisis management to cover up alleged abuse towards Whitney, and he threw in a jab about Whitney’s size, which only fueled body shaming. Totally unnecessary, right?
And Drake must’ve known that targeting Kendrick’s fiancée would lead to digging into her past. It didn’t take long for a post from Whitney discussing her mental health and therapy to resurface. She reflected, “I was stuck in a time and place that was no longer my reality… Hiding my pain has been a technique I’ve mastered my entire life.” Some argue it’s unrelated to Kendrick, while others see it as a plea for help that’s gone ignored for too long. Either way, dragging her into this feud is just plain aggravating.
If any of the claims made by Drake were true, it’s unfair that they were aired out in such a public manner, exposing them to a wide audience. Drake’s comments about Whitney felt like a low blow, crossing a line that wasn’t necessary. That’s not to paint Kendrick as a saint either. Some of his tracks took shots at Drake, dragging other women into the fray. In “Meet the Grahams,” Kendrick accused Drake of concealing a daughter and battling various addictions like gambling, alcohol, drugs, and promiscuity. Drake swiftly responded to the daughter allegation with an Instagram story, sarcastically asking for someone to locate his supposed secret child. He even hinted that he fed Kendrick false information about the matter. Kendrick also stirred controversy by insinuating Drake’s involvement in inappropriate relationships, including with Millie Bobby Brown. Their interactions on social media and public events raised eyebrows, with Millie describing Drake as a close friend and mentor, even discussing topics like relationships with him. And let’s not forget Drake’s peculiar rapport with Billie Eilish, which also raised a few eyebrows.
Okay, with Kendrick bringing up these points, it does raise concerns about Drake’s behavior. Kendrick even went as far as suggesting that Drake’s label OVO could harbor offenders, implying that we should be wary of figures like Drake. Similar to Whitney, these women likely didn’t anticipate being caught in this drama, and the way narratives are manipulated is troubling. Rumors suggest Whitney might pursue legal action against Drake for his allegations. If she does, it’s crucial that Drake can substantiate his claims. It’s unclear how this will unfold, but share your thoughts on whether Whitney should take legal action against Drake in the comments below.
