21 Savage’s manager has swiftly put rumors to rest regarding allegations that the rapper dissed Kendrick Lamar on his latest track, “It’s Up.”
Despite speculation fueled by a recent release from Drake, featuring the song in question, DJ Akademiks clarified the situation through his platform. The rumor mill suggested that 21 Savage might be targeting Lamar, especially after the track contained lines seemingly referencing a rapper with a sense of inflated importance and comparisons to Tupac Shakur.
However, DJ Akademiks reported that he contacted 21 Savage’s manager, Meezy, who unequivocally stated that the lyrics were not aimed at Kendrick Lamar. “21 is not dissing Kendrick,” Akademiks relayed, reinforcing that the reference to feeling “hot now” and “thinking he Pac” was intended for a different artist.
The confusion likely stemmed from Lamar’s recent success with his Drake diss tracks “Like That” and “Not Like Us,” adding fuel to the speculative fire. Yet, with 21 Savage and Kendrick Lamar having collaborated before and 21 Savage maintaining a close relationship with Drake, it’s clear that the rapper’s allegiance lies firmly with his collaborators.
In light of the manager’s clarification, it appears that 21 Savage remains focused on his alliances and maintaining harmony within the industry, rather than engaging in high-profile feuds.
