50 Cent Shares Advice to Drake After Kendrick Lamar Beef
In a recent Billboard interview, 50 Cent opened up about the advice he gave Drake during his high-profile beef with Kendrick Lamar. After the release of “Not Like Us,” many believed Kendrick had the upper hand, but 50 Cent encouraged Drake to remain focused on his achievements rather than public opinion.
50 Cent’s Words of Encouragement
50 Cent explained his message to Drake, saying, “It’s not you. Don’t let anyone make you think that. People said you lost, but what did you actually lose?” He emphasized that despite the rap beef, Drake achieved massive success, earning over $300 million from his last tour. “You didn’t lose a thing,” 50 Cent reminded him, urging Drake to continue pushing his creative boundaries.
How Negativity Can Stifle Creativity
Expanding on his advice, 50 Cent explained how focusing on negativity can hurt artistic expression. He warned Drake that allowing criticism to affect his confidence could slow down his creative process. “You’ve got to keep pushing, even when resistance makes you doubt your material,” 50 Cent stressed. The feud between Drake and Kendrick, according to 50 Cent, ultimately pushed both artists to produce high-quality music at a faster pace.
Praising Drake’s Creativity During the Beef
50 Cent also praised Drake for his creative strategy during the beef, particularly in releasing the “Family Matters” video. The video features a car that resembles the one from Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city album cover being crushed. “That car in the video was brilliant,” 50 Cent said. “Everything was connected to something meaningful. Before this battle, I don’t recall such intricate symbolism in hip-hop.”
50 Cent Acknowledges Kendrick Lamar’s Talent
While 50 Cent expressed admiration for Kendrick Lamar’s skills, he primarily focused on Drake’s approach during the feud. “I love Kendrick, but Drake handled it impressively,” he said, emphasizing Drake’s ability to use the beef as an opportunity for creative expression.
Drake’s Victory Lap
Drake later celebrated his diss track “Push Ups” on X (formerly Twitter), where he taunted critics with, “All you [ninja emoji] got smoked by a light-skinned Ni66a.” This post reflected Drake’s confidence in navigating the challenges of the feud and emerging victorious.
The Beef Was Good for Hip-Hop
Ultimately, 50 Cent believes that the feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar benefited hip-hop as a whole. “It pushed both of them to create high-quality music and kept the culture moving forward,” he concluded.
