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Drake (right) and Kendrick Lamar (left).
  • Drake and Kendrick Lamar have exchanged nine diss tracks since "Like That" dropped in March.
  • Hip-hop writers and critics favor Lamar in the feud, praising his songs as more persuasive.
  • Most recently, Lamar released a music video for "Not Like Us" that seemed to cement his victory.

Drake and Kendrick Lamar were once considered collaborators, perhaps even friends.

Both rappers lent features to the other's 2011 albums ("Take Care" and "good kid, m.A.A.d city," respectively) and even teamed up with A$AP Rocky for the 2012 hit "F**kin' Problems."