Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-Winning Diss Electrifies Toronto

Kendrick Lamar performed in Toronto for the first time since his feud with Drake escalated in 2024, delivering his now Grammy-winning diss track 'Not Like Us' to enthusiastic crowds. The performance was met with a two-minute standing ovation and calls for an encore, which Lamar did not provide. Despite Drake's prominent status in Toronto, local support for Lamar was evident, with Drake fan gatherings outside the venue seeing little turnout and being shut down by police. The feud and Lamar's performance have shifted local loyalties and further elevated 'Not Like Us' as a symbol of his mainstream and critical success. Drake did not attend the shows and is instead focused on other projects, including a livestream event and an upcoming European tour. The concerts marked a significant moment in the ongoing hip-hop rivalry between the two artists.