LL COOL J Believes Kendrick Lamar vs Drake Beef Was Great for Hip Hop

LL COOL J and Ice Cube Weigh in on Kendrick Lamar and Drake Beef

In a recent episode of The Bootleg Kev Podcast, LL COOL J shared his thoughts on the infamous feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, stating that he believed it was “great for Hip Hop” and that K.Dot definitely came out on top. Despite acknowledging Kendrick as the winner, LL Cool James also praised Drake for holding his own and not embarrassing himself in the process.

Meanwhile, Ice Cube expressed his approval of rap battles in a recent episode of The Big Podcast, stating that it is an essential part of the game. While Cube believes that Kendrick has landed more hard and effective punches in the feud, he also warned that Drake shouldn’t be counted out just yet and should be prepared for whatever may come next.

The comments from both LL COOL J and Ice Cube mark a shift in tone for the veteran rappers, with Cube previously declaring himself a critic of rap feuds despite his own involvement in some in the past. However, both artists emphasized the importance of fully committing to a beef once you’re in it, likening it to a fight where holding back is not an option.

As the Hip Hop community continues to speculate on the future of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, it’s clear that both LL COOL J and Ice Cube believe that rap battles are an integral part of the genre and can ultimately be beneficial for the artists involved.