Pusha T Opens Up About His Feud with Drake and the Aftermath
A New Interview
Pusha T, real name Terrence LeVarr Thornton, recently sat down for an interview at an Art Basel event in Miami, where he reflected on his highly publicized feud with Drake in 2018.
The Feud
The feud between Pusha T and Drake began in 2018, when Pusha T released his third studio album ‘Daytona’, which featured shots at Drake alleging his use of ghostwriters for his music. Drake responded with ‘Duppy Freestyle’, in which he criticized both Pusha T and Kanye West, who produced ‘Daytona’.
The Aftermath
Four days after ‘Duppy Freestyle’, Pusha T released ‘The Story Of Adidon’, a diss track that leveled a number of insults and allegations towards Drake. The track’s cover art repurposed a photo of Drake in blackface taken in 2007. The next month, Pusha T declared the feud “over”.
New Insights from Pusha T
In his recent interview, Pusha T reflected on the aftermath of the feud, stating that he felt artists were “backing away” from him. “The record labels, the artists, everybody were taking me off of songs, it was crazy,” he said.
Kendrick Lamar’s Feud with Drake
Pusha T also touched on the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, which transpired this year. He stated that he felt Lamar “won the battle with Drake”, saying “The truth really hurts and the truth cuts deep, and I think what Kendrick was doing was really talking to his soul. I believe that.”
Pop Smoke and Young Thug
In 2020, Pusha T was featured on a track originally meant for Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album ‘Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon’. However, Young Thug later criticized Pusha T for re-igniting the feud with the song, saying “I don’t respect the Pusha T verse on the song with me and Gunna cause I don’t have nun to do with y’all beef nor does Gunna, and if I knew that was about him I would’ve made changes on our behalf.. this rapper shit so gay.”
Conclusion
Pusha T’s feud with Drake has left a lasting impact on his career, with many artists distancing themselves from him. However, he remains committed to his music, stating “I play in a space that my music is, I guess ‘semi-popular,’ I don’t even know if it’s that popular… it’s a very niche group that messes with me.”
FAQs
Q: What was the nature of the feud between Pusha T and Drake?
A: The feud began when Pusha T released his third studio album ‘Daytona’, which featured shots at Drake alleging his use of ghostwriters for his music. Drake responded with ‘Duppy Freestyle’, and the two continued to exchange diss tracks.
Q: How did the aftermath of the feud affect Pusha T’s career?
A: According to Pusha T, many artists and record labels distanced themselves from him, taking him off of songs and not wanting to work with him.
Q: What does Pusha T think about Kendrick Lamar’s feud with Drake?
A: Pusha T feels that Kendrick Lamar “won the battle with Drake”, stating that Lamar’s song ‘Not Like Us’ was a powerful and effective response to Drake’s actions.