Comedian Steve-O (real name Stephen Glover) weighed in on Kendrick Lamar and Drake's recent rap feud. During a discussion about the top five rappers with country singer host Hardy on his (Steve-O's) podcast Wild Ride, the media personality spoke about his admiration for André 3000 and Lamar, stating:
"André 3000 just exudes cool. Kendrick has that same essence. It’s a kind of coolness you can’t define."
Steve-O then proceeded to contrast Lamar's presence with that of Drake, unprompted. He continued:
"It’s just a cool factor that you just can’t put your finger on. Will go as far as to say that Drake doesn’t have it."
Earlier this year, Drizzy and K. Dot were involved in a lyrical beef with each artist dropping diatribes after another aimed at the other's career and personal life. This included Drake's Family Matters and The Heart Part 6 and Lamar's Euphoria and Not Like Us. Most fans and critics believe the latter song won Kenny the feud.
"It’s so fire"— Steve-O on Kendrick Lamar's new album, GNX
Steve-O is a comedian, stuntman, and media personality who rose to fame appearing on MTV's stunt-based reality show Jackass in 2000. Since then, he has appeared in several films and shows, including Wildboyz, Totally Busted, and Barely Lethal.
During the recent episode of Wild Ride, Glover also discussed Kendrick Lamar's latest album, GNX. Praising the project, the comedian stated:
"It’s so fire, and I’m not even claiming to know anything about hip-hop."
He told singer Hardy:
"I was super into 50 Cent and G-Unit and haven’t paid attention since. I played this new Kendrick album, and I was like, ‘Oh my god, my 81-year-old dad would be like oh sh*t, this is fire."
Kendrick Lamar dropped his sixth studio album, GNX, last month (November 22). The project was a surprise release and featured twelve tracks, including singles Squabble Up, TV Off, and Luther. The album is named after the limited-run 1987 Buick Grand National Experimental (GNX).
Despite no other marketing, except a trailer dropped just 30 minutes before its release, the project debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart. According to Billboard, It sold 319,000 equivalent units by December 1.
Steve-O is not the only personality to weigh in on the Kendrick vs. Drake beef. Recently actor and comedian Marlon Wayans told Big Boy Neighborhood that Drizzy shouldn't feel too bad losing the feud because of how entertaining it was, stating:
"It was a beautiful battle. And I don't think either one should feel bad. I don't think Drake should feel bad. What they did collectively for that entertainment, how we all felt, that was a Super Bowl Halftime moment for me. To be a part of that whole week that was one of the greatest weeks in hip-hop," Wayans explained.
Comparing it to the Avengers coming together to fight Thanos, Wayans explained that Drake was up against the likes of Lamar, Future, and Metro Boomin' and still could stand "toe-to-toe."
Neither Drake nor Lamar has publicly reacted to the development.