“Another Kendrick bar that aged terribly”—fans react as Young Thug publicly sides with Drake amid ongoing feud

The dynamics of the long-running rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar were shifted recently when Young Thug was thrust into the narrative. The Atlanta-based rapper has made it clear he is on 'Team Drake' publicly after being named in Lamar's 'Not Like Us' diss track.

During the height of the rivalry, Kendrick Lamar had name-dropped Young Thug, alongside several other artists, in his diss track 'Not Like Us' to undermine Drake's credibility in the rap game. Now Young Thug, fresh off his release from incarceration charges, has given his two cents on the situation and, in the process, also distanced himself from any perceived association with Kendrick’s critique by declaring his unwavering support for Drake.

In a recent interview with GQ, he declared:

"Yeah, [Kendrick] just spoke on people's name in Atlanta, I don't know what that was about. I'm a Drake fan"

Fan reactions to Young Thug's declaring allegiance with Drake

Kendrick's inclusion of Young Thug in his lyrics had placed the Atlanta rapper in a tough spot. But by publicly siding with Drake, Thug has quashed rumors of dissension between himself and the God's Plan-famed rapper. At a time when the schism between the two factions is widening by the day, Thug's proclamation has given fresh legs to the eternal rivalry.

The news was met with great enthusiasm from Drake's fans, who used it as a rallying cry to further intensify the feud:

"Another bar that aged horrible for Kendrick", commented one fan

"Thugger a Drizzy stan, gotta respect the loyalty", remarked another

"Thug always been a real one", quipped another user

"Thug knows ball", added a fourth user

The reactions didn't stop there, as Young Thug's statement sparked off a tug-of-war between the two warring factions. Lamar's fans had some choice words to say of their own, and they shared their views on social media, casting doubt on the authenticity of the claims:

"Drake put 1m in his pockets. Thug aint tryna cut ties with that, if he's giving it up that way", joked one fan

"LMAO bro said “I’m a drake fan in a low tone”, he’s not even proud of it", another fan chimed in

"That’s why he needed to hide behind a mask to say it. Say it proud with your chest", claimed another user

"Meanwhile Kendrick is gonna have a packed stadium in Atlanta in a few days singing those lyrics word for word", shared another fan, laughing at the absurdity of the situation.

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While the Drake vs Kendrick feud remains one of the most talked-about moments in recent rap history, Young Thug announcing allegiance to Drake definitely adds to the intensity of this feud. The news sparked a wave of reactions on social media, and his particular pronunciation moved some fans deeply, while others saw fit to roll their eyes at the legitimacy of Thug's claim.

With the ever-changing goalposts in the rap game, Thug's statement adds a fresh layer to the never-ending rivalry. The implications of which will be seen in the days and months to come.

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