Family Matters (song)
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| Single by Drake | ||||
| Released | May 3, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
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| Length | 7:36 | |||
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| "Family Matters" on YouTube | ||||
"Family Matters" is a diss track by Canadian-American rapper Drake, released on May 3, 2024. The track serves as a response to several songs ("Champagne Moments", "All to Myself", "Show of Hands", "Euphoria", and "6:16 in LA").[1][2] Drake targets several rappers, such as Kendrick Lamar, Future, Rick Ross, A$AP Rocky, along with singer, The Weeknd, and record producer, Metro Boomin.[3] Lamar responded to "Family Matters" within 20 minutes with the song "Meet the Grahams."
Background and release[edit]
Drake posted "Buried Alive Interlude (remix)" as a promo for "Family Matters" on his official Instagram.[4]
The single was released by Drake on 3 May 2024 on all streaming platform along with an accompanying music video on YouTube.
Music video[edit]
The "Family Matters" music video by Drake is laden with symbolism, beginning with Drake's homage to 50 Cent with a vintage G-Unit spinner chain and his response to Lamar's mention of FUBU in "Euphoria." The video features a similar van to Lamar's mother's Dodge Caravan, reminiscent of the cover of the deluxe edition of Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, being crushed in a junkyard, symbolizing Drake's intention to bury Kendrick. Drake then flaunts jewelry from Pharrell's collection, including Tupac's ring, suggesting the ongoing narrative of their feud. References to Lamar's personal life emerge with cakes inscribed with "Happy Divorce" and "Happy Co-parenting," implying a split from Alford due to infidelity. Scenes of Drake in the studio, a Michael Jackson action figure highlighting "Black and White," and Drake wearing a ringed chain hint at deeper meanings, such as speculation about Lamar's engagement to Alford.[5] The music video also shows Drake visiting the New Ho King Chinese restaurant referenced by Lamar in "Euphoria."
Aftermath[edit]
Lamar released his response song "Meet the Grahams" 20 minutes after the release of "Family Matters."[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Saponara, Michael (2024-04-12). "Here's Why Fans Believe A$AP Rocky & The Weeknd Dissed Drake on Future & Metro Boomin's 'We Still Don't Trust You'". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ Grant, Shawn (2024-04-12). "The Weeknd Disses Drake: 'I Thank God That I Never Signed My Life Away'". The Source. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ Partridge, Ken (2024-05-04). "Drake Responds Promptly To Kendrick Lamar With New Diss Track "Family Matters"". Genius. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ Rose, Jordan. "Breaking Down All of Drake's Shots at Kendrick (and Half the Rap Game) on "Family Matters"". Complex. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ Rose, Jordan (2024-05-04). "Breaking Down All of Drake's Shots at Kendrick (and Half the Rap Game) on "Family Matters"". Complex. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2024-05-04). "Drake and Kendrick Lamar Get Personal on Simultaneously Released Diss Tracks 'Family Matters' and 'Meet the Grahams'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
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