Drake’s ‘Nokia’ and the Kendrick-Sized Shadow
Apr 05, 2025•19 min
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Episode description
Drake’s new single Nokia is dominating the charts—but has the long shadow of Kendrick Lamar’s silence redefined what Drake’s success even means?
In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White dives into the power dynamics of the Drake vs Kendrick beef, and asks whether Drake’s legacy is now being shaped by a rivalry he can’t escape.Featuring analysis of Nokia, the history of their lyrical clashes, and what it means to win the narrative in modern hip-hop.
00:00 Intro
00:25 Marcus Aurelius
01:25 Nokia Reception
03:20 Drake’s Image Shift
05:30 Kendrick’s Shadow
06:06 Review
11:29 The Count’s Irish Playlist
18:56 Outro
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