### Drake’s New Album Receives Severe Backlash Amid Kendrick Lamar Feud

Things aren’t looking great for Drake.

The Canadian artist released a fresh album on Friday, but the response has been anything but kind—in fact, it’s been quite harsh.

To compound the situation, this drop comes shortly after Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, where Lamar took the opportunity on that highly-viewed platform in the U.S. to further critique Drake in their ongoing rivalry. Many already view Lamar as the definitive victor in their well-documented clash.

#### **A Tepid Response for *$ome $exy $ongs 4 U***

Drake’s newest endeavor, a partnership with PARTYNEXTDOOR named *$ome $exy $ongs 4 U*, doesn’t explore his feud with Lamar in depth, although he does touch on it in the song “Gimme a Hug.” Nevertheless, initial critiques from reviewers have been predominantly negative.

The online reaction is no better. On sites like BlueSky, reactions vary from apathy to outright contempt.

> “OMG THIS DRAKE ALBUM IS SO BAD” — [@toure.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:juvpantmliddd5xtmdo2ff7q)

> “Kendrick’s halftime performance was so stellar that Drake literally dropped an album today and no one cares.” — [@emmett.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:hgvfva574nxc5xvzrgfc6bd7)

> “Someone mentioned Drake created a Valentine’s Day album for men, and they’re spot on. That’s his fanbase now… women, especially Black women, distanced themselves once he began taking jabs at our favorites.” — [@britnidanielle.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:qiph4lydr6bn2sixvsxpervw)

> “I see NOBODY discussing Drake’s album. Seriously, not a single person. That s*** must be garbage.” — [@gawgeous.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:mcg3mxlhhmkib3kfw2ulworq)

While a few supporters have come to the album’s defense, the prevailing sentiment online has been negative. Posts ridiculing the album have gone viral, and even on TikTok, where perspectives are often more varied, there hasn’t been much buzz regarding the project.

#### **A Difficult Period for Drake**

Despite his immense success and fortune, Drake is enduring one of the most testing times of his career. With Kendrick Lamar’s upper hand in their conflict and the lukewarm reaction to his new album, it’s safe to say this isn’t his prime time.

For the moment, the online community has spoken—and it isn’t in support of Drake.