"And the song not even about Kendrick": Users joke as Drake’s ‘GIMME A HUG’ hits #1 on US Apple Music

After the back-and-forth, yet highly entertaining diss track war with Kendrick Lamar in 2024, Drake has made a big comeback with his new album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. One of its tracks, GIMME A HUG, just hit the No. 1 spot on US Apple Music!

While fans have been celebrating and applauding Drake's new album, users on the internet can't help but use it as an opportunity to poke fun at Kendrick Lamar. After all, the diss battle between the two wasn't just between the artists, it was a full-blown war between their loyal fanbases as well.

Hilarious User Reactions

Let's take a look at some of the funniest things users had to say about Drake topping the US Apple Music charts.

"Crazy and the song not even about Kendrick. Kendrick can’t go number 1 without dissing Drake," a user pointed out

Many users have been applauding Drake for topping the charts without making a song about Kendrick Lamar while poking fun at Lamar for doing just that. And of course, Drake fans couldn’t help but conclude that Kendrick can't go number one without dissing Drake.

For 19 minutes (via @MarleyBrooker / X)

It seems Drake only managed to top the US Apple Music charts for 19 minutes, after which Kendrick Lamar reclaimed the number one spot with his hit diss track Not Like Us. Well, guess 19 minutes of happiness is still something.

"Say Drake" (via @bigaudi_ / X)

AI sure does create some hilarious videos. And this user just used it to show how Drake must have gotten inspired to drop his new hit album, right after witnessing Kendrick Lamar perform Not Like Us at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

"Why bro be doing that with his lips ?" another user joked

Ah, the classic Drake lippucker is back again! At this point, the rapper probably knows just how much his fans love to poke fun at that signature expression.

"I miss you. I’m talking to you baby, I miss you," a user expressed

Aww, now isn’t that sweet? This user really seemed to have missed Drake and his music for a while. Hope his “baby” is listening!

Leveling the rivals (via @GuuGod777 / X)

Could it be that Drake's rise to the number 1 spot on the US Apple Music charts made Kendrick Lamar feel smaller now? Judging by this image, it sure seems like it!

Drake is back! His new album has people dancing and vibing, with fans already convinced that their favorite rapper is just getting started. Good for you, Drake!