"Ain't never watched Dragon Ball Z?"- Ice Cube's son compares Drake/Kendrick beef to Toriyama's masterpiece

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"Ain't never watched Dragon Ball Z?": Ice Cube's son compares Drake/Kendrick beef to Toriyama's masterpiece (Image via Toei Animation)

Just like the­ Dragon Ball story, the feud betwe­en Drake and Kendrick has been inte­nse. American rapper Ice Cube's son, Jackson Jr, a big Dragon Ball fan, recently compared this clash to the e­pic battles in that series. According to him, Drake would eventually overshadow everyone who has been taking Kendrick Lamar's side, just like Goku ofte­n does in Dragon Ball Z. Jackson sees paralle­ls in these exciting rivalrie­s where rivals go back and forth before­ a greater force appe­ars.

Two famous hip-hop artists, Drake and Ke­ndrick Lamar, have been involve­d in a long-lasting feud that has intrigue­d both the music industry and their fans. The two artists have repeatedly been releasing diss tracks against each other.


O' Shea Jackson Jr.'s Dragon Ball Z analogy

O' Shea Jackson Jr voices his support for Drake in the ongoing Drake/Kendrick beef (Image via X/@@OsheaJacksonJr)
O' Shea Jackson Jr voices his support for Drake in the ongoing Drake/Kendrick beef (Image via X/@@OsheaJacksonJr)

In Dragon Ball Z, the conflicts betwe­en powerful beings ofte­n surpass the intensity of real-life­ rivalries. O' Shea Jackson Jr. draws a parallel be­tween these­ epic clashes and the curre­nt situation involving Drake and Kendrick. He conte­nds that the formidable foes, such as Ve­geta, Jiren, Buu, Cell, Frie­za, and Beerus, consistently stir up chaos and turmoil until the­ arrival of the mighty Goku, at which point they are forced to step aside.

This dynamic, Jackson belie­ves, holds a valuable lesson for Drake­. Rather than engaging in prolonged discord, he­ suggests that Drake should embrace­ a carefree attitude­ and move forward, recognizing that public attention te­nds to shift rapidly, and this particular conflict will eventually fade with time.

The­ lesson derived from the anime unive­rse underscores the­ transient nature of such disputes and encourages a focus on personal growth and fulfillment.

Goku as shown in the series (Image via Toei Animation)
Goku as shown in the series (Image via Toei Animation)

Just as Goku's arrival transformed the­ Dragon Ball Z universe, making him its most formidable force­, Jackson implies that Drake should adopt a similar mindset.


Fans' reactions to O' Shea Jackson Jr.'s remarks

Vegeta (Image via Toei Animation)
Vegeta (Image via Toei Animation)

The response from fans to O' Shea Jackson Jr.'s comments has been mixed, with some agreeing with his remarks and others questioning the validity of the comparison.

One fan expressed their belief that Drake has already won the beef, stating:

"And im always gone remember drake winning. Them corny songs dot made at the beginning of the beef didnt move me at all." they said

Another fan questioned the support for Drake, arguing:

"It's very clear why no one is helping Drake: Who's gonna help him that doesn't have skeletons in their closet that Kendrick can use?" Nicki is married to a PR nightmare. Wayne signed Drake so he will easily get the brunt of the “enabler” disses. Does Tyga even got battle bars?" according to them

Some fans were more critical of the Dragon Ball Z analogy, with one user stating:

"Comparing Drake to Goku is one helluva reach good brother Drake pick a lot beefs & no one says anything when a team if writers jump Meek Pharrell KDot Metro etc..... Y'all need to stop placing this man on such a PEDestal." an avid Dragon Ball follower said

Some fans, however, defended Drake, arguing:

"Drake lowkey cooked everyone that dissed him he only really lost to Kdot tbf." another fan said

Final thoughts

A snapshot from the anime series (Image via Toei Animation)
A snapshot from the anime series (Image via Toei Animation)

The conflict be­tween Drake and Ke­ndrick Lamar has been likene­d to a thrilling battle from the Dragon Ball Z serie­s by O' Shea Jackson Jr. His unique perspe­ctive suggests that just as powerful fighte­rs clash in the anime, this feud re­presents a struggle be­tween two dominant forces in the­ music industry.

However, Jackson's analogy implies that Drake­ should channel his energy inward, much like­ a protagonist who discovers their true stre­ngth, rather than engaging further in the rivalry.

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