On October 12, 2024, Toronto-based rapper Top5 took to his Instagram story to share a clip of himself enjoying Kendrick Lamar’s music video for “Not Like Us.”In his post, he playfully noted:
“Still doing my homework.”
Recognized as a close associate of Drake, Top5’s Instagram update came shortly after he appeared on “Late Night With Liyah Mai,”where he appeared to make a jab at Kendrick Lamar. His post quickly captured the attention of fans, sparking numerous comments across social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
Among the reactions, some users remarked on how Top5 seemed to be acting like a Kendrick fan, citing his earlier comments and social media activity that mentioned the rapper. One user on X tweeted:
“Research” Bro looking like a fan now ngl”
Online discussions included criticism aimed at Top5, with many users labeling the ongoing rivalry between Drake and Lamar as stale and accusing him of seeking clout.
“It’s getting so old bruh move on”an X user remarked.
“Bro not even good at Clout chasing. .😂”another user added.
“Just sad and pathetic how bad he is craving attention,”a different comment read.
Users also criticized Top5’s choice to showcase Kendrick’s “Not Like Us”on his Instagram:
“Buddy just wanted a reason to enjoy the video, respect!”an internet user remarked.
“Dude just want an excuse to bump the song 🙄 He a fan, he a fan, he a fan! 😤”another user pointed out.
“This man enjoys the song lowkey,”noted another commenter.
“Tell him come to Toronto”- Top5 seemingly challenges Kendrick Lamar.
While appearing on “Late Night With Liyah Mai”on October 7, 2024, Top5 reportedly issued a challenge to Kendrick Lamar while discussing the ongoing feud between Lamar and Drake. He stated:
“Tell him come to Toronto. Swiss cheese. I’ll get the low, put on my Nike tech black, tell YG get us a driver, put the window down and get some fresh air.”
He elaborated further:
“How disrespectful are y’all to ask me about Kendrick Lamar? Drake’s a bad boy. There’s a girl right there, you want [her] to get you? Don’t disrespect my homie Drake like that.”
This isn’t the first time Top5 has seemingly made threats towards Kendrick Lamar. In a September 2024 livestream with DJ Akademiks and Adin Ross, he expressed his intent to confront both Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar, saying:
“I’m doing my homework right now, I’m doing my task on them. Nothing incriminating, I’m just looking for them. I want Metro Boomin one on one. I don’t want no weapons, nothing. I’d knock him the f**k out.”
Additionally, he had previously purportedly threatened Kendrick regarding a popular Toronto restaurant, New Ho King, notably referenced in the track “Euphoria,”stating:
“Kendrick Lamar, you passed the border. Chubbs called me. I will quit rapping if Kendrick Lamar goes to [the Toronto restaurant] New Ho King without 20 police officers […] You’re crazy for testing my gangster. You see what happened to DJ Drama?”
In other updates, Top5 was recently exonerated of murder charges stemming from a shooting that occurred in 2021, as of September 23, 2024. He was released from prison after serving more than three years and expressed appreciation for Drake’s support throughout the ordeal.
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