

The intense rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar in the hip-hop community has escalated, raising concerns about its potentially harmful consequences. USC professor Todd Boyd reflects on historical rap feuds that ended tragically, suggesting that such conflicts can deviate from artistic competition to personal attacks, which might lead to real-world violence. The feud has involved deeply personal accusations and responses, drawing public and academic scrutiny over the limits and impacts of such high-profile disputes in the music industry.