Wiz Khalifa has shared his thoughts regarding the way Drake used legal means to make UMG answerable. The Pittsburgh rapper was not quite surprised about Drizzy’s involvement of lawyers.
Wiz spoke on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast about the ongoing tension between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, which has recently culminated in a legal showdown.
“‘Bout time,” said the Pittsburgh rapper, referring to the long-term beef, “I’m so tired of [artists] faking like they cool with each other. Just speak up how you really feel, bro.”
As had been reported, Drake allegedly accused UMG of slander and claimed the label made use of payola and streaming bots to enhance Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” On this legal maneuver, Wiz said, “Sounds like a typical move from Drake to me.”
He added, “He’s a musician and businessman, so if he’s not winning musically in the public eye, then he’s going to secure a win wherever he can. It’s actually pretty smart doing it this way. They’re playing the game exactly how they’re supposed to.”
When asked if such a feud could be theater in the industry, Wiz was quick to shoot it down: “Nah, I don’t think they mess with each other at all. The industry is what it is, and now it’s all spilling out.”
Still, he acknowledged the entertainment that rap rivalries provide, likening them to pro-wrestling: “The same people arguing can be cool instantly… It’s like, don’t get too caught up in the animosity; people will be hugging later.”
