Tina Fey stirred the pot with a cheeky jab at Kendrick Lamar and Drake as she presented an award at the Emmys. While Kendrick was up for an Emmy for his Super Bowl performance, Fey quipped about how a win might ruffle Drake’s feathers, adding a dash of humor to the ceremony.
At the Emmys, Tina Fey took a playful swipe at the ongoing beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. As she presented the Outstanding Live Variety Special award, Fey joked, “If Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime special wins, I’m really going to hear it from Drake. And Drake and I are supposed to play pickleball tomorrow. So… anyway…” The joke landed well, adding a bit of light-heartedness to the event.
Despite the jest, Kendrick lost the award to an episode of Saturday Night Live. Neither Drake nor Kendrick has publicly commented on Fey’s quip. However, this jest is just one layer of a deeper rivalry, as tensions between Kendrick and Drake have been simmering for some time.
Drake recently fired a lyrical shot at Kendrick in his new track “Dog House,” slated for his upcoming album, Iceman. In the song, he cheekily dismisses Kendrick’s popular hit “Money Trees,” spitting, “Fuck a money tree, I’m a cash cow / If I ain’t give a fuck then, I don’t give a fuck now.” This playful yet pointed jab reflects the ongoing tension between the two superstar rappers.
In the legal arena, Drake managed a small victory. A judge granted him limited access to Kendrick’s contract with UMG, keeping certain details confidential. Judge Jeanette Vargas sided with UMG, deciding that sensitive business information should remain sealed. This decision underscores the intensity of the feud, with both artists keeping a close eye on their legal and professional strategies.
The drama doesn’t end there. UMG’s boss, Lucian Grainge, pushed back against Drake’s quest for more information about Kendrick’s contract. He insisted that he had no prior knowledge of the track “Not Like Us” until its release. This legal sparring adds another dimension to their rivalry, showing that it extends beyond lyrical competition.
Tina Fey’s Emmy joke was a rare public nod to the simmering tension between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. While neither artist has publicly responded, the playful jab underscores their ongoing rivalry, both onstage and in court.
