In an unexpected turn of events, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels has found himself entangled in the intense feud between rap giants Drake and Kendrick Lamar. The two hip-hop heavyweights have been exchanging diss tracks, with the latest salvo coming from Kendrick Lamar, who referenced Michaels’ iconic finishing move, the Sweet Chin Music, in his latest track, “Not Like Us”.
The feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar began when Lamar released his song “Like That”, in which he made a bold claim that he stands alone at the top of the rap game, dismissing the notion of a “big three” that includes Drake and J. Cole. Drake responded with “Push Ups”, a scathing diss track that relegated Lamar to a lower tier, citing his alleged defeat at the hands of SZA, Travis Scott, and 21 Savage.
The back-and-forth continued, with Drake releasing another track, “Taylor Made Freestyle”, featuring AI-generated voices of Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur. Lamar responded with “Not Like Us”, which sent shockwaves through the WWE universe with its mention of Shawn Michaels’ legendary move.
Meanwhile, in professional wrestling, the 2024 WWE Draft has shaken things up, with several superstars being traded between brands and NXT stars like Lyra Valkyria and Kiana James receiving their main roster call-ups.
However, not everyone is pleased with the developments, with Vince Russo criticizing Triple H and Shawn Michaels for their selection of talent, claiming that they lack the “IT” factor.
As the diss track battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar continues to escalate, it remains to be seen how Shawn Michaels will respond to being dragged into the fray. One thing is certain: the world of hip-hop and professional wrestling have collided in a way that no one could have predicted.
