Drake tour to clash with Kendrick Super Bowl show

Drake is set to embark on his first tour in Australia since 2017, and it is going to be a significant event for his fans. The tour will kick off on the same day that Kendrick Lamar is scheduled to perform at the Super Bowl half-time show, which is a highly anticipated event in the music world. The ongoing rivalry between these two prominent figures in hip-hop has been a hot topic this year, with both artists releasing a series of diss tracks aimed at each other. Kendrick is set to headline the Super Bowl in New Orleans on February 9, which is considered one of the most prestigious performances in the music industry. Drake announced his Australian tour during a live stream with popular streamer xQc, where he revealed that he would be performing in major cities such as Melbourne, Sydney, and the Gold Coast. The tour is named Anita Max Wynn, a clever reference to Drake's alter ego and a play on the gambling phrase 'I need a max win'. He also mentioned that this tour would be exclusive to Australia and shared that his upcoming album with PARTYNEXTDOOR is '75% done'. During the stream, Drake appeared to address some of the accusations made against him by Kendrick, stating, 'You need facts to take me out. Fairytales won’t do it. ' This announcement came shortly after Kendrick released his new album GNX, which is his first since 2022’s Mr Morale & The Big Steppers. While Drake is not mentioned directly in Kendrick's new album, Kendrick does call out individuals who have supported Drake, including Snoop Dogg. The tension between Drake and Kendrick has been building for years, but it intensified about a year ago when Kendrick was named as one of hip-hop's 'big three' alongside Drake and J Cole. Their diss tracks have become increasingly personal, targeting each other's families, appearances, and rap abilities. The upcoming Super Bowl will mark Kendrick's first time headlining solo, although he has performed with other artists in the past. Kendrick seems to touch on this in his new album, rapping about feeling let down by his hard work and mentioning that only Nas congratulated him after winning the Super Bowl. This rivalry and the upcoming performances have fans eagerly awaiting what will unfold in the world of hip-hop.