The feud traces back to 2012 when Kendrick Lamar and Drake were on friendly terms after collaborating on notable tracks. However, tensions escalated when Lamar’s ambitious verses on tracks like “Control” prompted a defensive response from Drake, who felt his vulnerability was being challenged. Swift, who released her album “Red” the same day as Lamar’s “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” took notice of Lamar’s rising star, even sharing a video of herself rapping his lyrics, thus solidifying their bond.