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Lil Wayne Sparks Controversy by Rapping Kendrick Lamar’s Lyrics While Flaunting Drake’s OVO Pendant
Lil Wayne and Drake’s long-standing friendship has always intrigued fans, particularly in the context of Drake’s viral feud with Kendrick Lamar. Recently, Wayne seemed to weigh in on the tension during a performance, sending the internet into a frenzy. In a circulating clip, the New Orleans rapper can be seen passionately delivering lines from Kendrick’s hit “Not Like Us” while proudly displaying his OVO owl pendant.
This moment has ignited a heated debate among fans, especially in DJ Akademiks’ comments section. Some argue that Wayne’s performance was a subtle dig at Kendrick, while others dismiss it as a mere coincidence. The debate centers around whether Wayne’s rendition of “Not Like Us” was intended as a diss, particularly since he integrated the lyrics into “The Motto,” a highly successful collaboration with Drake.
Adding fuel to the fire, there’s speculation that Wayne might have been saying “They don’t like us” instead of “They not like us,” though the clip is too ambiguous to confirm. Regardless, this incident has fans buzzing about a potential showdown between Wayne and Kendrick, splitting opinions on who would come out on top.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Wayne has shown his allegiance to Drake recently. Last month, he revealed his top five rappers in an interview, naming Drake, Jay-Z, Eminem, Missy Elliot, and The Notorious B.I.G., with Kendrick noticeably absent from the list.
What do you think about Lil Wayne rapping Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics onstage while holding up his OVO pendant? Was this a direct diss at Kendrick or just a misinterpreted performance? And who do you think would win in a lyrical battle between Wayne and Kendrick? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for more updates!
Artist Spotlight
Lisa Boostani creates a mesmerizing tidal realm in “Ocean”
Lisa Boostani’s “Ocean” takes you deep into a sensory world where body, spirit, and myth come together, beyond the surface of genre. Boostani makes a soundscape that is both ethereal and deeply human by combining the broad essence of psychedelic pop with the strong appeal of alternative rock.
Her voice rises as if it is coming from deep within her, shaped by emotion rather than action. She intentionally channels the intangible, turning weakness into strength rather than a source of pain, and “Ocean” tells people to get involved in this inner world, not just watch it. This release is an integral part of her first EP, “One,” which will come out in March 2026 and is based on love, sensuality, and unity.
If “Ocean” is any indication, the EP will show sensuality not as something pretty, but as a kind of spiritual intelligence, a way to know yourself by connecting with others. The song’s textures and structure have an aquatic quality, moving between clarity and delirium, rhythm and freedom. Its emotional focus is on immersion instead of resolution.
The striking quality of “Ocean” is the blend of the mystical worlds. Boostani understands that strength often shows up as gentleness and that deep feelings are better expressed through frequencies than words. She wants people to see consciousness as immediacy, sensation as truth, and openness as an undeniable strength.
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NOAH. captures the unspoken signals in enchanting R&B track “That’s Bless”
“That’s Bless” captures the unspoken late-night message, the smile that was exchanged from afar, and the feeling you sense but are afraid to say. NOAH. offers a song with a smoky R&B feel and lyrics that capture unspoken tension, firmly in the realm of emotional ambiguity, where connection is clear but not defined.
This piece concerns the subtle discomfort of mixed signals and quiet longings, when looks say more than words ever could. NOAH. handles the theme with restraint, letting the chemistry simmer rather than explode. NOAH.’s delivery shows a confident gentleness, recognizing that some feelings don’t need strict definitions to be real.
In “That’s Bless,” he captures the essence of connection and the compelling allure that endures, even when both parties pretend it is not there. The composition is based on real-life events, and it acknowledges that specific attachments endure in the heart long after one has persuaded oneself of having progressed.
“That’s Bless” is at the crossroads of closeness and distance, clarity and confusion. The song doesn’t resolve the tension it talks about, and that’s what makes it so powerful. It sums up the connection we say we don’t want but keep coming back to in memory, rhythm, and pulse.
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