Drake addresses rap beef with Joe Budden and Kendrick Lamar on new song 'Gimme a Hug'

Drake addresses rap beefs with Joe Budden and Kendrick Lamar on album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U.

Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR have officially released their highly anticipated joint album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, on February 14, 2025. The album features 21 tracks that showcase the ongoing creative partnership between the two OVO artists. One standout track, “Gimme a Hug,” finds Drake addressing past conflicts and rap beefs, including a pointed remark aimed at Joe Budden.

On the track, Drake raps about overcoming challenges and ignoring negativity from those who wish for his failure: “Funny how it's only bh nias waiting on the boys obituary.”* He also takes aim at Joe Budden, calling out his relationship with Melyssa Ford, saying, "Melyssa Ford, you a legend from The 6 hate to see you with a d**k sucker." This verse highlights Drake’s commitment to rising above drama while continuing to produce hard-hitting music.

After months of teasing the project, including a major reveal during PARTYNEXTDOOR’s Sorry I’m Outside tour stop in Toronto last August, the duo finally dropped the full album on February 14. Both artists had previously hinted at the collaboration in interviews, with Party sharing that his favorite track with Drake would be featured on the album. The cover art, shot in front of the Absolute World twin towers in Mississauga, Ontario, was revealed just days before its release.

$ome $exy $ongs 4 U marks Drake’s first full-length project since his 2024 lyrical exchanges with Kendrick Lamar. PARTYNEXTDOOR’s previous album, PartyNextDoor 4, dropped in April 2024. Fans can now stream the album across all digital platforms and continue to enjoy the OVO duo’s latest offering.