"Now we really know why Kendrick is mad": Fans react hilariously to Drake as #2 Global Artist of 2024

Hip-hop in 2024? Oh, it was a banquet. Fans were treated to incredible albums, long-forgotten classic mixtapes finally made it to streaming platforms, and -because no good year is ever complete without some drama - two of the genre's biggest stars engaged in an unforgettable rap beef.

Drake has locked down the no. 2 spot (according to IFPI), making him the top-selling male artist of 2024 - without even dropping an album last year. Talk about doing the bare minimum and still winning. Just a year ago, he sat at No. 4, but let’s be real, the man has spent the last decade as the best-selling rapper on these charts.

As soon as the news came out someone (@ManeCollin) took to the X account and commented:

"Now we really know why Kendrick is mad"

Drake's landing at No. 2 as the best-selling male artist of 2024 without releasing an album in the last year, has ignited plenty of chatter. Fans across the board have been breaking down the numbers, arguing over chart reign, and adding another page to the ever-present discussion of achievement, influence, and longevity in hip-hop.

The moment the numbers fell, hip-hop enthusiasts didn't hesitate to light up their keyboards. Drake fans were armed with receipts, and Kendrick fans began dissecting the larger context. The arguments, the memes, the hot takes - social media is officially in chaos mode. Let's see how the internet is responding.

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Netizens have reacted to Drake as the #2 Global Artist of 2024

The internet split into two passionate camps - Drake fans celebrating another major W and Kendrick fans side-eyeing the entire situation like detectives in a conspiracy movie:

"Kendrick Lamar hardest hit," a user wrote.

"Now I see why Kendrick’s always mad, dude always behind Drake," another user commented.

"Dude went through a beef & didn’t release an album last year!! That’s WILD!!", a netizen expressed.

"They said he was done… numbers untouchable..", another user wrote.

Of course, there is always that one group of onlookers who approach each rap debate as a comedy routine. As Drake and Kendrick's fans engage in a heated game of statistics, these individuals are making jokes:

"Thats crazy lol no wonder they dont like him", a folk commented.

"They said he was washed and finished… all that smack talk but still… lol," another netizen wrote.

"Enjoy the moment it will gone next day WATCH.", a user commented.

And then there are the real MVPs - the ones who came with virtual popcorn, carelessly tossed in a "just here for the comments," and sat back to watch the drama. No numbers, no firestorm arguments, just straight-up entertainment:

"I swear all he does is get dressed and put on makeup and do photo shoots lmaooo", a user joked.

"help but twitter vibes told me he was over????", another netizen sarcastically asked.

"This is what happens when you dump your music prices to 4.99," another user wrote.

At the end of the day, the debates will rage on, the memes will keep rolling in, and both Drake and Kendrick will continue being two of the biggest names in hip-hop - whether they're actively dropping music or just existing.

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Fans might lose sleep over these numbers, but something tells me neither artist is stressing while sitting on their mountains of success. Until the next rap debate comes along, social media will continue to do what it does best - argue like it's their job.

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