Conan O'Brien's Oscars Joke Highlights Kendrick Lamar and Drake Feud

The 2025 Oscars host referenced Lamar's diss track and Drake's ongoing legal battles during a comedic moment that drew mixed reactions.

Conan O'Brien joked at the Oscars about Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us,' where Lamar accuses Drake of being a pedophile.
The joke referenced Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance, which reignited public attention on the long-standing feud between the two rappers.
Skyler Higley, the writer behind the joke, revealed he bet $50 with the Oscars executive producer that it would resonate with the audience, which it did.
Drake has filed lawsuits against Universal Music Group, accusing them of defamation and promoting Lamar's track to harm his reputation.
The joke has sparked polarized reactions online, with some praising its humor and others criticizing it as inappropriate and in poor taste.