Instagram/Jay-Z & Drake & Kendrick Music Jay-Z weighs in on Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar feud, questioning if rap battles still belong in hip-hop culture today. March 25, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jay-Z has shared his perspective on the ongoing dispute between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, expressing concern over its effects on the hip-hop community. In a recent interview with GQ, the rap veteran and entrepreneur spoke out publicly for the first time about the high-profile clash, suggesting it represents a regression for the genre rather than progress. He remarked, "This is taking us a couple steps back.