Drake Goes to War with the Music Industry in 2024: Feuds, Fallout, and Fresh Starts
In 2024, Drake found himself at the center of multiple music industry feuds, earning the rapper a reputation for being in a constant battle with his peers. From rappers to producers, it seemed like everyone had an issue with the 6 God at some point this year. One of the more notable conflicts was with French Montana, a collaboration gone wrong that left fans wondering whether their relationship could ever be repaired.
Despite working together on some of Drake’s biggest singles, including No Stylist and Pop That, French Montana and Drake had a significant fallout early in 2024. The issue reportedly stemmed from a cease-and-desist letter Drake allegedly sent to French Montana over their planned collaboration, “Splash Brothers.” As the drama unfolded, things became increasingly messy, with tensions rising due to a third party—Rick Ross. The Maybach Music mogul provided some insight into the situation during the outro of his diss track, Champagne Moments, hinting at how their mutual friend might have contributed to the fallout.
However, despite the apparent drama, the relationship between the two seemed to be on the mend. On November 20, Drake took to Instagram to show support for French Montana’s documentary, For Khadija, which is streaming on Paramount Plus. The documentary, which French has described as a tribute to his mother, seemed to strike a chord with Drake, leading him to repost the promo to his 144 million followers. This public endorsement was a surprising move, especially given the previous tension between the two. It was a gesture of goodwill that many fans didn’t see coming, but it also signified that the healing process was underway.
Meanwhile, Drake’s other high-profile feuds also made waves. Future and Metro Boomin, two of Drake’s closest collaborators, were embroiled in their own issues with the Toronto rapper. Future, in particular, took issue with Kendrick Lamar’s decision to exclude him from the “Big Three” of rap, claiming that it was more hurtful than anything Drake had ever said. Metro Boomin, on the other hand, admitted to regretting his past jabs at Drake on social media. Both artists, while never directly dissing Drake, found themselves reflecting on their actions after the dust settled. Fans were quick to call out Future and Metro for their attempts to rewrite history, claiming that they were now trying to downplay their roles in the public drama.
For Drake, the ongoing feuds have undoubtedly affected his career. He’s struggled to regain his footing after a year filled with tension and diss tracks. While some of his recent releases have been met with mixed reviews, fans have found hope in some of his non-feud-related material. Drake teased a joint album with PARTYNEXTDOOR, which many are eager to hear, and he’s posted song lyrics that reference his mentor Lil Wayne, sparking excitement for a new collaboration. His return to shorter hair after the braids era also signaled a shift in his image, signaling that Drake may be entering a new phase of both his career and personal growth.
Despite the battles, Drake’s ability to rebound and support his peers, as seen with French Montana, suggests that there’s a chance for healing and reconciliation in the music industry. As the year winds down, fans are eager to see what’s next for the 6 God—whether it’s the highly anticipated joint album, a potential “round 2” with Kendrick Lamar, or simply a return to the music that made him a global icon. Whatever comes next, one thing is certain: Drake’s journey through the industry wars is far from over.
