Serena Williams's Ex, Drake, Gets Called Out in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Serena Williams’ Ex, Drake, Gets Called Out in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Hip-hop beefs are nothing new, but Kendrick Lamar’s latest diss track, Not Like Us, has set the internet on fire—especially for its shots at Drake. Among the many subliminal (and not-so-subliminal) disses, fans have been quick to point out a reference to Serena Williams, one of Drake’s high-profile exes.

What Did Kendrick Say About Serena and Drake?

In Not Like Us, Kendrick raps:

"Tennis match, I been servein' n**** like I'm Serena"*

This line immediately caught the attention of fans, as it seemingly references Serena Williams, the tennis legend who once had a rumored relationship with Drake. The two were linked in 2015, but things didn’t work out. Fast forward to 2022, and Serena is happily married to Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, who has had his own run-ins with Drake’s shade in the past.

Drake previously referenced Serena in his song Middle of the Ocean, calling her husband a "groupie." This sparked a response from Ohanian, who made it clear that he was proud to support his wife and family. Now, with Kendrick seemingly siding with Serena, fans see this as another blow to Drake in the ongoing feud.

Drake vs. Kendrick: The Beef Gets Personal

The Not Like Us track is one of several songs Kendrick has released in his heated battle with Drake. The song, produced by Mustard, is not just a diss—it’s an anthem, with a West Coast bounce that has fans chanting along. The lyrics accuse Drake of everything from being an industry plant to surrounding himself with questionable people.

While Drake has fired back with his own diss tracks, including Family Matters, Kendrick's response with Not Like Us has been widely celebrated as a clear win in the rap battle.

Serena Williams' Silence Speaks Volumes

So far, Serena Williams hasn’t commented on the song or the Drake-Kendrick beef, but fans are already speculating that she’s enjoying the moment. Given her past with Drake and his history of mentioning her in songs, Kendrick’s lyric feels like a symbolic way of taking another jab at the Toronto rapper.

Final Thoughts

As the Kendrick vs. Drake feud continues to unfold, Not Like Us has solidified its place as one of the most talked-about diss tracks of the decade. And with Serena Williams’ name getting thrown into the mix, it only adds another layer of drama to a battle that seems far from over.

What do you think? Did Kendrick take it too far, or is this just another chapter in hip-hop’s long history of rivalries?