Instagram/Jay-Z & Drake & Kendrick Music Jay-Z breaks his media silence in a rare GQ interview, dissecting the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar feud and the state of modern rap battles. March 24, 2026 AceShowbiz - In a rare and candid interview with GQ published on March 24, Jay-Z shared his thoughts on the current state of rap battles, focusing particularly on the high-profile feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar in 2024. This marks the first cover story featuring the Brooklyn rap icon in nearly a decade.