Vybz Kartel is adding his voice to the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar debate - and he's firmly on Team Drizzy. While speaking to Billboard‘s Kyle Denis for a cover story published Monday (Jan. 6), the dancehall artist didn't hold back when prompted to share his thoughts on rap's biggest feud in recent memory.

In a new 'Billboard' interview, Vybz Kartel stuck up for Drake in the wake of his Kendrick Lamar beef, calling the Toronto rapper “more in tune with Jamaica and the culture.”

Drake is trying to have a better year in 2025, and he kicked it off by dropping a new freestyle where he’s calling out everyone who switched up on him. Allegedly titled “Fighting Irish,” the 6 God is seen getting extremely introspective about relationships in his life without specifically referencing who he is talking about.

Drake appears to be targeting those he considered close friends, such as NBA stars DeMar DeRozan and LeBron James, who were in attendance for Kendrick’s Pop Out concert in June. The Fighting Irish was also the mascot for LeBron’s high school team when he attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Ohio.

Drake and Kendrick Lamar's legal fight against UMG and Spotify could reshape the future of streaming royalties, artist rights, and industry practices.

2024 was a rough year for Drake, but now, he’s got a fresh calendar to look forward to. Before he does, though, it seems he’s got some things to get off his chest.

Although the video was quickly removed, fans managed to capture the track, titled 'Fighting Irish,' and shared it widely across social media platforms. The freestyle features a grainy visual of Drake rapping from a side profile, with introspective lyrics addressing both personal struggles and his ongoing beef with Kendrick Lamar.

Fans are speculating that Drake is alluding to the downfall of his friendship with LeBron after the NBA star was seen enjoying Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out concert last year.