Drake onstage during Drake's <em>Till Death Do Us</em> Part rap battle in 2021.

Drake onstage during Drake's Till Death Do Us Part rap battle in 2021. / Getty Images

2024 seems destined to go down as the Year of Pop Culture Grievances. Megan vs. Nicki. Beyoncé vs. Nashville. But above all: Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, who are currently engaged in the nastiest lyrical warfare rap fans have seen in a minute. Today, we're talking about all the pettiness: Why so much beef, and what makes a good battle? And is there ever a clear "winner" in these battles?

Tags: Series: Pop Culture Happy Hour  Genre: Hip-Hop  Kendrick Lamar  Drake