Kendrick Lamar will take the biggest stage in music Sunday after his notorious beef with Drake. Here's how we got here.

Drake’s second diss track used artificial intelligence technology to include verses from Tupac and Snoop Dogg, two of Lamar’s influences. In his own verse, Drake accuses Lamar of delaying his response track because of the imminent release of Taylor Swift ‘s “The Tortured Poets Department.” (Lamar collaborated with Swift on “Bad Blood.”)

Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss track 'Not Like Us' has become one of the biggest songs in recent memory. But will he play it at the Super Bowl?

While NFL typically avoids political statements during Super Bowl halftime shows, Sunday’s Eagles-Chiefs matchup in New Orleans will feature the world’s most famous guest — Taylor Swift notwithstanding — and one of the most politically charged rap voices.

At this point in pop culture, Kendrick Lamar may be the most celebrated hater of all time. The hip-hop superstar won five Grammys on Sunday, two of them in major categories for his hit “Not Like Us,” a diss track of fellow rapper Drake.

Drake vs Kendrick Lamar is the biggest beef in recent rap history. It’s a fight that’s gone miles beyond the usual lyrical martial artistry, though there has certainly been plenty of that. It has spurred multiple court actions and a stunning rebellion against their shared record label.

Kendrick Lamar won big at the Grammy Awards, taking home five gongs, all thanks to his 2024 diss track Not Like Us, which was aimed at his rival Drake.