Drake Vs. Kendrick, Top5 Threats & Why Media Shouldn't Instigate Violence

[@TheCompanyMan]

Real rap. I appreciate this, Rob. It's all happening 🏆🏆

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you fam.

[@CASdeDP]

An interaction between my 2 favorite Hip Hop Journalist of all time!! I love this!!

[@marcuspickens25]

Yall are my two favorites. I'm glad yall both made yall own platforms. I was actually sad when Justin left DX and Rob left Genius... keep going yall. Yall are underground/mainstream GOATS of Hip-Hop Journalism holding the culture accountable and giving holistic reviews of the culture. Thank both of you. Yall really the only hip-hop sources I want to hear from

[@RobMarkman]

@@CASdeDP 🫡

[@RobMarkman]

@@marcuspickens25 love!

[@BR-qq2gb]

The circus is well at work - Kendrick Lamar

[@rybaxter5424]

RIGHT🎯 dear God, please keep these lame 🥷🏽s away from me‼️‼️

[@bozosworld5806]

This is why I don't consider Ak media because this is his track record to try and incite violence. This is why I appreciate you, the company man, Elliott and Wayno and more because you are real and think

[@TheBrotherHoodSports]

Ak only covers shootings, trials, beefs, and deaths.

[@bozosworld5806]

@@TheBrotherHoodSports but he is not a media member at all. He is a gossip rag

[@houseofmatrix6174]

Kenderick having all gangs in La on stage doesn’t incite violence

[@houseofmatrix6174]

Elliot is just bad as AK

[@bozosworld5806]

@@houseofmatrix6174 what are u talking about?

[@Mochasweet34]

Akademiks is pushing this and should be canceled!

[@miamac63]

Agree 1000%. How can we achieve that? An we do a petition??

[@kesha297]

Yes he was literally online saying he wants them to stop sneak dissing and get online and go back n forth with one another smh.

[@lilraw322]

tbh the only thing that he is still not canceled because he is black he did way worse too.

[@markjohnson3196]

​@@lilraw322You sound yt 😅

[@cuzzicfc]

Facts

[@rockymcgee1]

I take ALL THREATS SERIOUS. i hope you influencers are reporting this. Put them people in they life. AK & Aidin & the boy needs to be cancelled..they are culture vultures instigating this foolishness.

[@lisamarshall7997]

Agree 100%

[@vincentechavarria72]

You're 1000 percent correct. These dudes are fools. Nobody of the cultre should be even giving these dudes notoriety. Thats how thet will fall.

[@miamac63]

Me too!! We lived the PAC and Biggie situation. AK, Adin and Drake are wrong for this

[@rockymcgee1]

@@miamac63Exactly 💯. I refuse to just sit by and watch evil at work. We gotta ALL band together to stop supporting all 3 of them. They have taken this too far.

[@evrydayppl2]

CANCEL AK. He is probably instigating to get rid of Top5. He’s a problem…for everybody. If Drake comes out on a podcast, he’s even more DONE.

[@robfoster8356]

May be time to get rid of Ak & also start calling out og journalists/media personalities who teeter the line of enticing negativity. Respect to you for keeping your integrity.

[@miamac63]

Agree

[@miamac63]

Agree

[@highlightsfromrapculture7938]

lol I hate this narrative

[@robfoster8356]

@highlightsfromrapculture7938 why so?

[@robfoster8356]

@@highlightsfromrapculture7938 ???

[@coolcalmcloud363]

Yo, Mark. Salute to you for not perpetuating that energy by playing the clip. Always appreciate your insight.

[@houseofmatrix6174]

Mark and Wayno are only unbiased journalists

[@SP2Crazy]

It’s refreshing to have someone in the genre who doesn’t instigate anything. Rob truly a real one.

[@RobMarkman]

@@coolcalmcloud363 🫡

[@RobMarkman]

@@SP2Crazy much love

[@dannysmith4832]

"Clout chasing, hell of a disease brother ". Rich spirit.

[@geetahouse]

SMOKIN ON TOP5

[@MrVan77]

The last official song in this feud was dropped on May 5th I believe. We have had the MLB season start and about to conclude, the NFL Draft, training camps, pre season, and now regular season 3 weeks in and this thing is still going on. I can look over the back and forth from the fans somewhat, but this other stuff is lame beyond belief to me. Can't have your close affiliates say you were unbothered and continually have things like this happen. It's a bad look.

[@EverydayWithBobby]

Absolutely! Perfectly said. It’s funny how one of the two is soooo at ease but has to orchestrate threats because he probably can’t say it on wax anymore 😂

[@BR-qq2gb]

I’ve been saying this! He’s doing more irreparable damage to his career and brand post beef now than possibly the actual beef. Whoever his management team or publicist is they’re just as dimwitted and out of touch as he is.

[@LouLou.97]

They all need to move on, especially Akademiks. I swear he talks about the beef every day.

[@rybaxter5424]

@@BR-qq2gbTHIS🎯🎯 it really wouldn’t be such a big deal that Drake lost bcuz that happens in a rap battle, but his actions since then are making him look corny AF & now ppl are starting to see what Kendrick was talking about. He should’ve took the loss like a man, took a little break to reset, then got back to business as usual

[@HennessyBattery]

Akademiks is the real instigator in all this and the reason someone gonna get hurt and he will act like a victim later smh

[@miamac63]

I jumped in his feed one early morning and him being an admitted drunk (yes, he admitted that), he was inciting violence. Said he makes more if Kendrick and Drake keep fighting. Said he wanted to publicly go at it. That man is evil. He said some other truths about Drake and I sent him a comment to say shut up!! I don’t want Drake or Kendrick harmed over stupid stuff!! This is ridiculous. How is this man allowed to be in a monetized platform

[@charlessmith3723]

That's the same s*** I was saying

[@yungak1166]

That’s the thing ain’t nothing new from AK side. He instigated alot of beefs in chi town back in the day. He’s never gonna stop until that energy comes to him even then I don’t see him stopping. He finds joy in chaos.

[@HennessyBattery]

@@yungak1166 he never leaves him room so he knows he can’t get hurt but one day he gonna come out that cave and face reality

[@Kofi75089]

It's actually illegal to make threats online in Canada just like here so he's playing a very stupid game

[@houseofmatrix6174]

I agree but he’s crash out he don’t care

[@waynewayne8419]

So you guys the Police now?

[@lizwhitebear5710]

If that’s the case, they’re probably still watching him and if he don’t care and he get’s himself back in trouble that’s all on him.

[@learn2xpand862]

⁠@@waynewayne8419stop bootlicking hood nutz n pull up if you really mean it

[@Kofi75089]

@@lizwhitebear5710 I saw the Toronto Police department are already looking into this live

[@PrabjitNoctis]

I’m from Toronto and I’m embarrassed that these are the people who “represent” us. Also, agree with what you’re saying, this should stay as a rap battle, everyone seen how this ends with 2Pac and Biggie, but unfortunately once the ego and pride get up there, history tends to repeat itself.

[@thatcrazyass]

Imo both these rappers are trash human beings. People looking up to the Kardassian Lamar or BBL Drizzy are all clowns

[@1988jeffy]

Ak NEEDS to be checked. Kendrick is safe. But someone might crash out on the next ovo affiliate in LA.

[@miamac63]

That part

[@waynewayne8419]

Same way Ross was safe? Tell your boy to stay in Compton, not safe for him elsewhere

[@QueendomCome621]

​@@waynewayne8419Stop the bs. Ain't nobody scared of Canadian goofies no matter how hard you try to convince in the comment section. Trust the WORLD is sitting back laughing at this....all because Aubrey couldn't take an L on wax 😂🤡

[@JanetAfi-gj9bk]

@@waynewayne8419trust me Canadians need usa more than usa need Canada

[@1988jeffy]

​what? This isnt cool. It isnt a Flex. Kdot is safe because he is from the trenches and isn't reckless. It isnt glorified. In Canada he would be safe because it'd be organised and resourced to ensure so. LA in particular is a security nightmare in ways i cant detail here. Ross was reckless. I consult doing risk assessments for security. Ovo affiliates, industry associates who are La based - Its the random, misguided individuals that are dangerous. LA is notorious for risk of being lined up in comlex hard to make sense of ways. This isnt a Flex. It isnt saying Canada is soft. Akademiks needs to stop inciting.

[@Im_kway]

Thanks for speaking on this Rob: AK is a reckless living, misinformation spreading, adult child fueled by morning hard liquor & embarrassing crash outs. The way he moves u can tell he's never been held accountable for his disrespectful ways. He lives a life as if God isn't necessary and eventually he'll be humbled. I don't pay attention to the guy that speaks nonsense but rather the people that give him a platform. I'll never understand why some of these large media outlets still consider AK a friend or a contributor to Hip Hop culture he's literally the antithesis of what we need in this space & it's gonna take some media outlets to call it what it is and call him out.

[@parkermudsen1063]

It’s silly how drake and his goons just telegraph in public forums what they want to do or plan to do to Kendrick.

[@77Creation]

They're not telegraphing. They are literally telling what they claim they're going to do. They are the dumbest thugs ever.

[@CaminoKev]

You and the Company Man are my favorite media figures in the game. You both bring levity, and realness to the topics being covered. Its not about clicks and money. Ak, Adam 22, and all these other clowns feed the masses empty calories, promote strife, and will push any story (regardless of consequence) for their own benefit. Keep up the great work homie. We are locked in and appreciate the perspective you bring 🙏

[@RobMarkman]

Grateful for you being here. What’s for me is for me, what’s for them is for them.

[@AKmohanrajj1]

Thanks for speaking Rob ❤

[@RobMarkman]

@@AKmohanrajj1 💙

[@zairethinker]

im from Toronto, hes a known clout chaser. his threats are empty

[@RobMarkman]

@@zairethinker i don’t know much about him

[@roachdoggjr4648]

His own Spotify biography he wrote himself paints him as a clout chaser, "Top5 has made a name for himself by familiarizing celebrities with his presence every time he's in town." 😂😂😂

[@nixonmyrthil7960]

@@roachdoggjr4648so he’s Toronto’s version of 6ix9ine? Minus the snitch’n? I’m only asking because I’m from NYC never been up there, but that OVO squad is known to allegedly have people touched for disrespect ……..🤷🏾‍♂️

[@roachdoggjr4648]

@nixonmyrthil7960 this guy isn't even OVO from what I understand.

[@ChinxBud]

He got punked at a subways sandwich shop in Canada like stop da dum ish🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@AyeAsh444]

THIS IS WHY I HATE DRAKE. CLOWNS ROLLING WITH CLOWNS.

[@houseofmatrix6174]

Kenderick does same thing

[@jadencandelario7880]

@@houseofmatrix6174I’m confused as to what he did that is similar to this ? He was getting people to threaten Drake?

[@jaye5926]

​@@houseofmatrix6174#facts

[@houseofmatrix6174]

@@jadencandelario7880 plenty instigated rappers situation with Drake and Kenderick . Kenderick brought all gangs on stage to beef with Drake , his security guard getting shot

[@houseofmatrix6174]

@@jaye5926 they just want blame Drake for everything both sides been talking crazy

[@denvillecarlyle4096]

That’s why they should make sure the Aiden and Ak gets the same consequences if something jumps off

[@oc4515]

Showface News showed a video of “Top 5” getting punked at a McDonald’s in Toronto and put out the store. 😂

[@ibalance925]

Why cant Drake fans get over that battle??? Its been 3 months!!!

[@houseofmatrix6174]

Both Drake and Kenderick fans won’t let it go. Joe Budden & Ak both keep talking bout them

[@younghussar]

LMAO bruh kdot stans wont let the Drake hate go, theyre doing full investigations and snitching on people. fuck outta here.

[@cantu7214]

@@houseofmatrix6174 almost as if it was one of the biggest, not just rap, but pop culture moments of the last decade 🤯

[@Tsukino2799]

To be fair I'm pretty sure people could forget about it if Drake didn't said round 2 or that people were not saying that he got diss by a kid movie 😮‍💨

[@miamac63]

@@houseofmatrix6174I’ve not read once where Kendrick fans are ever threatening Drake’s life!!! I’ve read Wayne’s fans threatening his life too!! Even on reactions, they were quick to say shoot him. Such reckless thinking. IT IS JUST A RAP BATTLE!!! Why think violence because an artist (not fans), lost???

[@Crowns-pk3is]

Kendrick has said nothing. There is no longer a “Drake vs Kendrick Battle.” This is one-sided shadow boxing.

[@eleventhhouseofzenith]

Let's not pretend kendrick people ain't been saying things. Schoolboy talking about he could've did something to birdman lil wayne and party.

[@chosen1afrique304]

​@@eleventhhouseofzenith ScHoolboy Q was speaking on the fact that his show was cancelled and loss of income over a rap battle. He said that people in Drake's camp were in LA and nothing happened to them yet Drake can't keep the same energy with Toronto. Drake is the one moving funny!

[@MACK472]

A life-long battle with yourself Kdot

[@eleventhhouseofzenith]

@chosen1afrique304 SBQ didn't lose any revenue from the show being canceled. I don't even understand why he would play at a concert where drake is part owner. He been playing nlu at all his shows and thought drake was going to be cool with it? Not smart. Also it was no need to bring up those 3. Ain't no backtracking on a threat. The same way he kept an eye on them IA the same way drake people keep an eye on them

[@GDSprodify]

@@chosen1afrique304 Okay, so that excuses bodily harm and threats if Q does it but Drake's homies gotta be hoes and shut up? Y'all biased

[@AnferneeMyers]

It's wonderful that we can count on Rob, and journalists like him, to report so *thoughtfully* in Hip-Hop media. Excellent breakdown of an uncomfortable situation. Thank you!

[@5252z]

Drake and Akademiks are the real instigators

[@jaye5926]

🧢

[@thatcrazyass]

you deaf or just dumb 😂

[@Lessinz]

KENDRICK is from real place with REAL MEMBERS!! Nobody LEARNING Young Dolph Trial 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@imagineth]

Listen, some Pirus and Crips is already talking and I promise when them boys come to LA , it will get interesting for them 😂

[@Lessinz]

@@imagineth I don’t think ppl are taking this serious enough. It’s turning into street shit for NO REAL REASON! I DONT WANT watch TOP5 & J3 or Smac beefing. Watching BLACK DIE PPL ISNT ENTERTAINMENT TO ME

[@ABornEqualizer]

I love the maturity of this 3:16 we really need to be careful with the narratives or the energy we push

[@RobMarkman]

For real. 💙

[@thebigoaktree8401]

No fly zone for Kendrick? Toronto is not a destination.

[@bucballzy]

My thoughts exactly😂

[@EverydayWithBobby]

Lmao and it’s bs anyway. If he went, not a single thing happening 😂 this is authentic vs fugazi…Compton in Canada is like a hot knife through butter.

[@laurenteec]

I thought exactly this when they said they were scanning the video and “doing their homework”. No one wants to go to Toronto 😂

[@waynewayne8419]

@@laurenteecgood thing stay out, it might get brazy if you don’t😉

[@EverydayWithBobby]

@@waynewayne8419 lol in the suburbs? Ok…just don’t come to anywhere USA lmao..especially since your best artist has to mimic us to get any attention,

[@RapPhilosophy]

“If you parade in gluttony without giving truth to the youth, the graveyard is company. Just tell us which casket to choose” - Watch The Party Die

[@BharaDaFundraiser]

No one is listening to that song man

[@MizzV07BX]

Thank you for being responsible on your platform. You are absolutely right it’s all fun and games until it’s not! But Drake should shut that down! But he’s not so he kinda entertaining it. KDOT just sitting back and watching everything and does not say a word. Or he doesn’t have people he knows saying wild threats and disrespectful things towards Drake.

[@RobMarkman]

Yeah. Honestly it starts to get passed the point where the rappers have control. I do agree Drake and Kendrick can both shut things down, but sometimes the people affiliated with rappers get so caught up in bs it takes on a life of its own. Hopefully this will just stay chill

[@nikiedmonds6236]

This is the worse move I've seen from drake's side since this battle started...this makes him look incredibly weak, unintelligent and even softer because instead of taking an L he chooses to have people incite and threaten violence (and yes drake is behind this imo) This puts drake in a horrible position as he lives in the US part of the time and needs to go to LA again at some point...even if Kendrick himself ignores this that doesn't mean others will and this genius said he would do homework on everybody in the NLU video...extremely AWFUL move...Akademiks stays inside but I guarantee people know where he lives...all of this because a 🥷🏼 lost a battle with zero street beef behind it and now they want to take it there...terrible decision

[@jaye5926]

drake has nothing 2 do with another grown man or grown men actions...

[@nikiedmonds6236]

@jaye5926 yea ok

[@kaidms]

​@@nikiedmonds6236To reiterate, absolutely nothing lol

[@nikiedmonds6236]

@@kaidms ok

[@AQGOAT24]

@@jaye5926 these are people on his payroll

[@TheZDavi]

Ak needs to be held accountable for trying to egg things on and instigating violence and threats on his platform. He hasn’t learned anything from Chiraq. Adin Ross also needs to be held accountable for iegging on that guy for saying that he’ll kill his friend for liking NLU and saying that he’ll do it for money and a fake ovo chain. We need to hold these guys accountable. And I also think the artists. Red to say something publicly about there not being any violence over this in their name.

[@Bruce_Noir]

What I find funny is the fact that Kendrick has more ''real'' street people who really support him. Snoop Dogg once said that Kendrick might not be a gangbanger but he has real street dudes who will do almost anything to protect him. Vice even made a documentary in Compton with Kendrick and you can see that his entourage is not to be messed with. On top of that people seem to forget who top dawg is, and how much Kendrick's own family members like his uncles are tied to Crips and bloods. Not to mention how many civilians in LA got his back and how much people over there really love him because he has never tried to be something he's not.. He's probably one of the only rappers with actual mob ties who doesn't glamorize or brag about it. The only thing Drake has more than Kendrick is streams, sales, ego, scooby doo and hello Kitty pajamas. And women bras.

[@Balancedpower420]

Well said. Facts 💯 There's nothing you can tell me My killings are not remorseful The city got my back And for that I give them my torso -Kendrick Lamar

[@CK-ds6ej]

You’ve been a breath of fresh air with your focus on the MUSIC and not the extras. Please keep it up. There’s no need to platform some of that other stuff we want our artist healthy, safe and free

[@RobMarkman]

💙

[@robtheservantof6257]

Idek who top5 is but from the small clips I've seen and the video of him getting punked he is a Nobody. And honestly its Really dumb for Ak to be this Blinded by Standing for drake that he is risking his brand. And drake is just so full of himself hw feels like he has to keep this going for some reason. This will only end in violence if it keeps going and it wont bw pretty for drake. La is also A must go to for artist. Toronto isnt. Good video Rob! Great insights and i really respect not showing the vid and staying true to the message🔥

[@rosiepatton2089]

This needs to go viral, because you speaking facts!!!

[@RobMarkman]

It won’t, but I’m grateful for the people who are receptive to the message

[@MannyThaMadridista]

thank u brother the media ppl n dem need to stop making more then the music. we dont want any one dying.

[@Girlyjock0119]

Thanks for covering this. Things are getting crazy 😢. Its disturbing what some people will do over a bruised ego. Respect ✌🏽😊

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@lochiewhitaker5843]

It's good to see some sensible people covering the situation. Respect

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@nate_thegreat313]

Nobody wants to see a repeat of what happened with Pac & Biggie, I don’t think anything will happen but it’s something to keep in the back of your head and hope it doesn’t get to that point. Whether you love Drake, Kendrick or both, it doesn’t need to get to that level

[@houseofmatrix6174]

Honestly I disagree I think ppl Drake get hurt and same for Kenderick

[@RobMarkman]

Agreed. Exactly

[@QuinnBJones]

Thank you Rob for actually being a journalist and not perpetuating more violence and spreading the word with a balanced narrative 🙏🏾💯

[@a.daniel1141]

Very well delivered Sir. Some how we have to let these kids know that you can be educated and “well spoken” and be cool at the same time. Salute 🫡too your work. Keep it up!!!

[@RobMarkman]

@@a.daniel1141 thank you. Much love.

[@TC_The_Art_Of_Crafting_N_Shyt]

This is why I am glad you, Wayno, and others that were/are REAL SOURCES and JOURNALISTS in Hip Hop are finally speaking on your channels because, like rap, the media gotta die and rebuild. It can't work if the guardians that keep our culture and connection to hiphop sacred sits on the sidelines. And the fans (audience NOT FCKN STANS) have a part to play as well. I'm glad to see REAL Hip Hop JOURNALISM fighting back. Thank You Rob!

[@_NoHandle_]

I've seen guys close to Kendrick state publicly that Kendrick has expressed to them that he didn't want any violence. I haven't heard the same from guys affiliated with Drake. Drake's silence regarding his affiliates making threats to Kendrick, Metro Boomin, etc, speaks VOLUMES.

[@waynewayne8419]

You guys wanted war and now you're nelson mandela?

[@jaye5926]

🧢

[@abelray]

If someone called you a pedophile on the biggest song of the decade how would you take it?

[@lizwhitebear5710]

@@waynewayne8419People wanted a rap battle and that’s it!!!!

[@pseudo_ra]

@@waynewayne8419why are you like this? We wanted a rap battle and we got it! It was amazing! We’re done now. Why should there be more? The rap battle is over. We don’t want real physical violence.

[@rayb2410]

AK is banned, plain and simple. Black folks shouldn't support that activity and energy.

[@AnferneeMyers]

Just in time for my lunch break 🙏🏾

[@RobMarkman]

@@AnferneeMyers enjoy.

[@alesiaday7453]

You understand and respect your platform's responsibility to not feed into violative situations. Wished everyone felt the same. You've gained a subscriber. Much respect!

[@RobMarkman]

Gotta be the change we wanna see in the world. I appreciate the sub fr. 🫡

[@jacksonreactions4067]

Smoking on your Top 5 tonight!!!😂😂😂

[@miamac63]

Remember that when things get real. I commented so you could be tagged. Technology is interesting

[@mikeTDE]

You’re the man Rob!

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@kmsone1]

Peace. I really appreciate your commentary. I grew up on hip-hop and am 54 year old middle school teacher who lives and works in Southwest Atlanta. I have seen rap beef that was great on wax and never became violent.(LL vs Moe Dee) and remember being in college when 2Pac and biggie were going at it. I remember being concerned when some of TI rap battles were potentially going to turn violent. I have felt like hip-hop is the one genre that both fathers and sons can love with equal passion. But we need to keep this off the streets and just on records. The challenge with all of this is, I have to examine my own hypocrisy regarding fueling this energy because I still to this day love the bridge is over. Hip hop has been about lyrical jousting since the beginning. Let’s just keep it on the records. By the way, I appreciate that you can speak as passionately about hip-hop as you do about comics because I too am comic book nerd. I am ready for season two of X-Men 97.

[@TakverReturns]

"The Bridge is Over" 🔥 It's such a classic that it's easy to forget the context. 😅

[@prisonmike3605]

Mad respect for you, company man, wayno calling these guys out for their foolishness. We need more of this.

[@yasmine_v1111]

This video is so important. Influencers and other media folks who instigate violence are corny and the community needs to let them know that. Nothing or no one is worth killing for.

[@RobMarkman]

💙

[@tony199002]

You're preaching bro!! The media loves the beefs bc it's potential revenue. But in real life, every action results in some kind of reaction. We need to dead these toxic traits of this so called culture. This is not hip hop! I'm glad J. Cole got out bc it's bigger than this! Let's get back to the art of rapping and change the culture. Lupe said "Rappers die too much, that's it, that's the verse"... I want to see our artist avoid the pitfuls and be able to mature and grow old.

[@Nonyanonya]

Thank you for this video. We need more media voices to have a level head and stop instigating violence because it’s good for their business.

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@reginagonzales5277]

This was an amazing video. Definitely subscribed!

[@RobMarkman]

Welcome. And thank you !

[@YeMyGoat]

Thank you for speaking up! These threats aren't it for real. Keep it on WAXXXX ❤❤

[@michaelleese1641]

thanks for sharing your perspective man, I think a lot of people need to hear this👍keep it up brotha

[@BornGiftedMusicGroup]

I appreciate your voice in this space bro! I've been a follower for years now, from you @ Genius to your music to being at some Genius industry events, to you growing this platform from 500 views to over 55k in 4 hrs.

[@RobMarkman]

🫡🫡🫡

[@coryjackson6944]

Wow! Thank you so much 🙏🏾! I cannot say how much I appreciate your voice in this space. I, too, have lost loved ones due to senseless street violence and the system (incarceration). 💔😞

[@Queen_Celeste_Jones]

I was watching this live on AKs stream - and everyone in the chat was calling top 5 a clown. So at least we had that.

[@rogerluchini]

I’ve always loved your work and respect your opinion Rob. The media lesson in reference to Pac n Big was well said no appreciated!

[@RobMarkman]

💙

[@IronLung5]

Your level-headed “ness” is something to be admired. I appreciate your insight Rob

[@matthemming9105]

As a 40+ year old Canadian, I just have to say that Snow was more of a real one than Drake.

[@Queen_Celeste_Jones]

😂😂😂😂

[@77Creation]

💯🤣

[@ViktorMiranda1]

Love what you’re doing with your platform man, seriously needed.

[@remstage586]

I sent links in X to the Toronto Police of those “thinly veiled” threats. Enough is enough. It’s one thing for Kendrick and Drake to put stuff on wax for aggression purposes but this street street is stupid and needs to stop. Every time I look up that guy is connected to something or somebody sleezy. I’m so tired.

[@waynewayne8419]

You 🥷 the police now😭

[@chrysanthemums4963]

@@waynewayne8419ppl sick of the violence. Cowards are the ones watching and/or inciting it.

[@jefcergos]

​@@waynewayne8419trying to get them canadian boys to not get offed out here in these streets😭😭😭💀

[@BR-qq2gb]

I dm’ed the Toronto Police Department about it and the Royal Canadian mounted police. I let both organizations know that I believe elements of TPD are compromised (bc I believe that shooting at Drake‘s house was staged and they have Hells Angels on their payroll).

[@dorothyrobbins6190]

Hassan Ali aka Top 5 went on a rant about how Drake does nothing for the city. Now it's love? Drake did pay for his lawyer. But how many bags was given out?

[@1988jeffy]

Drake pays for street relationships and goons around him but has no way of controlling them. Its extortion and its all because he couldnf just be himself

[@SolidSnake240]

Apparently top 5 is a known troll. He did it to "bait people" (his words). Dude is a clown either way.

[@pseudo_ra]

We wanted a rap battle! We got it and it was amazing! We’re done, it’s over. It’s time for the Stans/goons on both sides to move on. Any sane hip-hop lover has moved on.

[@reggiesilver1006]

This right here!

[@MiggieSmalls91]

It’s more of akademicks and his platform. He needs to be stopped. Plus drake is a sore loser is part of the whole top 5 situation too. He hangs out with kick streamers like a 16 year old.

[@RobMarkman]

Word!!!

[@miamac63]

@@RobMarkmanI jumped on AK’s live and sadly, he admits he is always drunk (yes, we see it). He crashed out and said he makes more money if Drake and Kendrick fight. He wanted drama and showed his listeners videos of violence escalating. He said some reckless things about Drake that made me jump off. He talks too much

[@TheOtherWiseGuyz]

We need this take in not only in Hip Hop, but in media all together. 💯

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@JMK235]

Rob I just want to thank you for the context of your words, being the embodiment of true journalism, Hip-Hop, & wisdom. Too often our culture gets caught up in nonsense because people fail to step back and ask is this a real issue.

[@MartyMcFly__25]

I’m glad you and other level headed ogs elders are around to speak up on this goofy mess. It’s a shame the “biggest” platform is ran by someone with a shaky moral compass at best.

[@dopocc]

Real respect for your stance, message and teachings from the sad past in the 90s retaliations. I sincerely hope all this BS doesn't end up in a tragic way and everyone involved could hopefully get sober-minded and think of the consequences of their actions beforehand. Again thank you for your platform Mark and your responsible attitude. Big Blessings to you sir!

[@geogames7750]

Like j Cole said everybody wanna see blood

[@ducklee9402]

So does Kendrick so let’s ball

[@77Creation]

@@ducklee9402 Go to LA and ask folks to ball. Don't do it here.

[@jacqulynsmither8770]

There is not a question if this is SERIOUS, YES this is serious. There is a lot of young unhinged males who have nothing to loose. Drake is making a serious mistake if he think this make him look tough. Kendrick Lamar is loved by the culture , that is global. If something happens to Kendrick there will be issues, this is no joke.

[@yokaigypsy]

🖕🏼 the culture.

[@KDogg119]

im glad you spoke on this, a ton of people talked about how they were happy the beef did not get violent and this seems like a step in the wrong direction. If Drake is truly as "unfazed" as lil yachty says he is he wouldn't encourage or step behind this guy over losing a beef.

[@ShihanBarbee]

This is NEEDED!!!!

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@rudrakshmalik7202]

Class act. Thanks for opening up and being real Rob ❤

[@mrstatum6047]

Walk away is the best thing for the culture. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@RobMarkman]

💯

[@jahthaking691]

We need more of this media, Rob is a true student of the culture speaking the truth.

[@RobMarkman]

💙

[@kingklassic3522]

I'm from Toronto. The guy is mainly a clout chaser but he does roll with some people that will do real things because they're not smart and follow orders so I hope they just let this go and keep it rap

[@ArthurGreat-v6t]

Nobody is letting it go, you don’t threaten someone like that and say let it go

[@waynewayne8419]

Keep it rap lmao, when dot is talking gangtalk it's all good ehh?

[@weirdhousewivesclub]

The problem is what you said in the second half. When you say something reckless, you never know who's listening and who might take it wrong. Even if he was just trying to front, if he's friends with someone stupid who decides to act, or if someone associated with Kendrick or Metro says they they're tired of it, he was the one who started this.

[@juniorngomane7201]

@@waynewayne8419😂boy no one is scared of aubrey and his canada goons😂Cmon crodie

[@waynewayne8419]

@@juniorngomane7201 that’s why you guys are here crying then?

[@robincain5287]

Second hand embarrassment.. #KDOT 2025

[@RBZurphi]

I really admire your admiration for hip hop and your respect for the game. We need more people like you in the hip hop community. Bloodhound Lil Jeff, Lil Scoom89 & Ybcdul all died in June, July & August of this year after rapping about killing people and smoking dead ops in they songs. This violence within hip hop is definitely getting outta hand. Gotta start condemning this shit.

[@gilbertgutierrez2057]

This video itself earned a subscribe! 🍻

[@RobMarkman]

💙

[@bucballzy]

I love this conversation and I got love for you for speaking on it and holding us all accountable. No lie it was two moments in the battle when I thought to myself oh shit this can really go left. First it was Drake using Tupac’s voice (in all transparency I was in Compton when it dropped and the tension was measurable). That was a great idea but should have never been released if you love the culture. Then when Kendrick dropped Meet The Grahams I felt instantly that someone could get hurt. Drake got what he asked for, take the L and move on. Keep up the great work brotha 🫡🏁

[@RobMarkman]

💙

[@KgopolangSotshifa-i8v]

🇿🇦 here thanks for the content Rob

[@RichardEarlLonsbury]

Journalistic integrity embodied my guy.

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@sandradee8093-c4g]

VERY, VERY SERIOUS. THEY SAID IT, BELIEVE SOMEONE WHEN THEY SHOW YOU/TELL YOU WHO THEY ARE.👀🧐

[@rahbeeuh]

What hip-hop was for you (an escape), comic books were for me. Hip-hop and music in general came a little later and both have helped my already wandering mind get through so much. Salute - Rah ✌🏾

[@RobMarkman]

Peace. Yeah comic books too. I love comics. I think I’m about to start a separate comic channel

[@rahbeeuh]

@@RobMarkman oh? 👀 I'll look out for that. Interestingly enough, comic books helped me learn how to read. Spider-Man, Fantastic Four and a local comic strip got me started. Good times 😁

[@RobMarkman]

@@rahbeeuh that’s dope!!!

[@rahbeeuh]

@@RobMarkman thanks! If you don't mind me asking, what comics got you started?

[@LedbyMotivation-dv9ge]

VERY well said.

[@beverlysims5995]

I think it's time for AKS to go. He is trying to start a real war so he can sit back and watch. Drake needs to go sit down. This is turning him into an even bigger mockery.

[@felisafulton2131]

Thank you!

[@713God]

This is a mature video

[@WhenSaraiSpeaksUListen]

Thank you for this video. That guy that’s using his platform for nonsense is the epitome of one of a suburban teen who romanticizes street light via hip hop and the stuff that happens in it. People really gotta do better.

[@arisreign]

drake and his people need to stop doing bs like this bc they’re playing a very dangerous game. they need to remember that they need to come down here more than any la artist would ever need to go to canada. hopefully nothing bad happens but i agree the media and podcasters instigating this needs to end

[@waynewayne8419]

The boy moves with military, you guys not doing anything.

[@austincasey4621]

Most people who’ve witnessed or participated in real violence understand the weight it carries. Maybe there’s something I don’t know but, as far as I can tell, Ak doesn’t get that. Him screeching about being the “single greatest journalist” all but cemented that in my mind. Dude puts himself above Sway, ish is blasphemy. Even silly battles like Em/D-12 vs ICP spilled out into the streets, and Tech raps about there being “fatalities on both sides” on the Strangulation tape. And that happened before the age of social media. The difference between a rapper & a journalist is we all expect the journalist to be responsible & honest. Edit: I appreciate the good work you do Rob. Keep it up.

[@RobMarkman]

Much love

[@rogerluchini]

One of the realest

[@reggiesilver1006]

1000 percent agree with what you said. I really hope they squash it on stage either at the Super Bowl or the Grammys. Show the world what this culture is about. We battle it out on the mic then it’s over and we shake hands

[@open_mike_eagle]

thank you for this

[@carlosbadillo3187]

Rob thanks for going into detail for fans and young kids who idolize these rappers. At the end of day it’s just music and it shouldn’t be pushed to the next level. These rappers are grown men and making millions this is minor stuff. That’s why I think j cole played it best to not get involved it’s just business and being grown at the end of it.

[@Helen4Q]

How did i come across you🤔 Well i like the way you talking. You talk with positive vibes. So im going to give you a like, imma keep watching. if you consistent I'll subscribe.