Drake and Kanye West have been trending Twitter topics since Trippie Redd released “Betrayal” featuring Drake on Saturday (August 21). As fans continue to dissect the Drake shot fired at Kanye West, they’re also wondering who will drop their album first — Drake, Kanye West or Kendrick Lamar.
All three top tier artists have albums that are either fully cooked, half-baked or still being seasoned. Drake is armed with Certified Lover Boy, Kanye is finishing Donda and K. Dot, well, his follow-up to 2017’s Pulitzer Prize-winning album DAMN. appears to be inching toward fruition.
Late last month, Drake told SiriusXM’s Sound 42’s Fri Yiy Friday the project was finally finished, but he still hasn’t committed to a date. Donda was originally supposed to arrive on July 23 but true to form, Ye failed to deliver it on time. It was then rumored to arrive on August 6, but that didn’t happen either.
A fictional release date of August 22 then appeared on the Apple Music pre-order page but with a third public listening party scheduled for Thursday (August 26) in Chicago, that’s likely another unrealistic scenario.
Kendrick Lamar Announces Next Album Will End TDE Career: 'See You Soon Enough'
Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar shocked his fans when he announced his next project will be his last for Top Dawg Entertainment, the label he’s been with since his now illustrious career was just beginning to blossom. On Friday (August 20), Kendrick shared a rare Instagram post which contained a link to a website.
Once on the site, fans were greeted with a message from the typically elusive artist that read in part, “As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years. The Struggles. The Success. And most importantly, the Brotherhood.
“May the Most High continue to use Top Dawg as a vessel for candid creators. As I continue to pursue my life’s calling. There’s beauty in completion. And always faith in the unknown. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts. I’ve prayed for you all. See you soon enough.”
Now, not only are fans taking bets on who will pull the trigger first, a vast majority of them think Kendrick Lamar’s impending album has put fear into Drake and Kanye West — and will easily outshine them both.
Check out some of the reactions below.
A sundried turd would be leaps and bounds better than Emo Drake and Ye the Gayfish’s Albums lol.
we think the comparisons should end before men hurt little boy feelings.
Anyone you here a last in any words from a Legend it holds value. Sales wise I think Drake takes the most, quality prob Kendrick his consistency is what made him great. Kanyes will be alright if it ever drops…
these lil sites think having a title like this will cause fans to start beef….
It’s not really hard outshine Drake and his music for teenagers…
It’s pretty damn hard actually. Say what you want about his music and it’s quality, but he consistently rules the number in rap. Last time he dropped a 3 songs ep had the top 3 spots on the charts. He controls public consciousness like few other artists we’ve ever seen.
We don’t care about his album sales. We care about the quality and drake has no quality
Public consciousness? Have you ever seen anyone wearing one of those cornball OVO owl shirts? I haven’t. I’m always in NYC and LA. Have you heard anyone use any of Drakes slang or sayings? Nope. I do see idiots all the time wearing Kanye’s broke Jedi looking clothing… his sneakers that look like dog grooming brushes cost the same as some Prada’s. I see them more than Prada’s.
Drake fucking sucks. He doesn’t write his music. Kendrick is dope!!!
I think Kendrick will just give us a date and drop it on that date, he’s not really known for diva style theatrics. He knows he’s the sh!t he doesn’t have to worry about any of that.
ummm, duhhh, of course K dot’s album will outshine Drake’s and Kanye’s. Kendrick is a real artist who happens to be popular, while the other 2 purposely make watered down music for the masses.
Kendrick in on aftermath, who gives a fuck about TDE, without Dre nobody would even know this guy!
Kendrick will outshine them both for sure
Anyone with 1 brain Cel that has the least amount of knowledge as far as music and art KNOWS K. will shit on both of those idiots. I’m guessing Drake takes last place. He’s stalled out his cornball album for too long, and the tweens who were his fan base are getting old. Say what you want about Ye. All of his critics wish they could be dipped in his fugly ass clothing and shoes… His beats usually are on point, the overall content of the song is meh nowadays.
That’s a no brainer.
Kendrick’s DAMN had literally 3 good songs. Kanye projects are great every time and Drake songs all sound the same.