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The cover art used in the original [[YouTube]] release shows an uncropped version of the photo that accompanied Lamar's previous song, "[[6:16 in LA]]". In addition to the glove, it shows a shirt, jewelry receipts, and three prescription medicines with the name "Aubrey Graham" (Drake's real name) on them, including one for [[Ozempic]] and one for [[Zolpidem]]. According to [[DJ Akademiks]], these items were stolen from a suitcase belonging to Drake's father, Dennis Graham.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Jordan |title=Breaking Down Everything Kendrick Said About Drake on “Meet the Grahams” |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-rose/breaking-down-everything-kendrick-said-about-drake-on-meet |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref> The song was released to streaming platforms the next day, with the original artwork being replaced with a plain black square. |
The cover art used in the original [[YouTube]] release shows an uncropped version of the photo that accompanied Lamar's previous song, "[[6:16 in LA]]". In addition to the glove, it shows a shirt, jewelry receipts, and three prescription medicines with the name "Aubrey Graham" (Drake's real name) on them, including one for [[Ozempic]] and one for [[Zolpidem]]. According to [[DJ Akademiks]], these items were stolen from a suitcase belonging to Drake's father, Dennis Graham.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Jordan |title=Breaking Down Everything Kendrick Said About Drake on “Meet the Grahams” |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-rose/breaking-down-everything-kendrick-said-about-drake-on-meet |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Complex |language=en-us}}</ref> The song was released to streaming platforms the next day, with the original artwork being replaced with a plain [[black]] square much like that of [[Kanye West]]'s album [[Donda]]. |
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Revision as of 09:25, 5 May 2024
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| Single by Kendrick Lamar | ||||
| Released | May 3, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
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| Length | 6:32 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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| Producer(s) | The Alchemist | |||
| Kendrick Lamar singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternate cover | ||||
 Original cover art from YouTube video | ||||
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| "Meet the Grahams" on YouTube | ||||
"Meet the Grahams" is a diss track by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, released during his ongoing feud with Canadian rapper Drake.[1] The response song premiered 20 minutes after the release of Drake's "Family Matters", a diss track aimed at Lamar.[2]
Background
Produced by the Alchemist, "Meet the Grahams", unlike Lamar's previous responses, takes on an unsettling, haunting atmosphere, with an eerie piano-driven beat accompanying critical lyrics accusing Drake of a number of wrongdoings, such as parental negligence, sexual exploitation, and another incident of child abandonment.[3][4]
Composition
The track's lyrics take the form of a letter to Drake's son Adonis, both of Drake's parents, Drake's alleged daughter, and finally Drake himself. In the song, Lamar alleges that Drake has a secret daughter and calls him a sexual predator. Lamar also mentions that Drake is allegedly running a sex trafficking ring out of his mansion, The Embassy,[5] and compares his actions to those of Harvey Weinstein.[6]
Cover art
The cover art used in the original YouTube release shows an uncropped version of the photo that accompanied Lamar's previous song, "6:16 in LA". In addition to the glove, it shows a shirt, jewelry receipts, and three prescription medicines with the name "Aubrey Graham" (Drake's real name) on them, including one for Ozempic and one for Zolpidem. According to DJ Akademiks, these items were stolen from a suitcase belonging to Drake's father, Dennis Graham.[7] The song was released to streaming platforms the next day, with the original artwork being replaced with a plain black square much like that of Kanye West's album Donda.
Response
Drake quickly responded on Instagram to deny Lamar's claim of him having a secret daughter, but has yet to comment on the sex trafficking allegations.[6]
See also
- "The Story of Adidon", a diss track primarily about Adonis
References
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2024-05-04). "Drake and Kendrick Lamar Get Personal on Simultaneously Released Diss Tracks 'Family Matters' and 'Meet the Grahams'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ Savage, Mark (4 May 2024). "Drake and Kendrick Lamar get personal on simultaneously released diss tracks". BBC News. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ Cline, Georgette ClineGeorgette (2024-05-04). "Kendrick Lamar Annihilates Drake With 'Meet the Grahams' Diss Letter to Adonis, Drake's Mom, Dad and Alleged Secret Daughter". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (2024-05-04). "Kendrick Lamar Quickly Replies to Drake With Blistering 'Meet the Grahams' Diss Track: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (2024-05-04). "Kendrick Lamar and Drake Trade Diss Tracks as Rap War Rages On". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ a b "Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: the juiciest moments in their beef". CBC Music. 4 May 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ Rose, Jordan. "Breaking Down Everything Kendrick Said About Drake on "Meet the Grahams"". Complex. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
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