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Trevor Noah’s Grammys Quip to Kendrick Lamar Nods to Drake Feud as Rapper Sets Grammy Record

Noah used the moment to argue that modern rap rivalries have shifted into investigative sagas.

Overview

  • Hosting the 68th Grammys, Noah joked he skipped roasting Lamar because of what he can do to “light-skinned dudes from other countries,” a clear reference to Drake.
  • Lamar led with nine nominations and won best rap album, with reports noting he became the most-winning rapper in Grammys history, surpassing Jay-Z.
  • The exchange played as a light, onstage moment, with Lamar laughing and the bit drawing viral attention.
  • Noah said hip-hop beefs have “gone to a new level,” citing the LamarDrake clash and 50 Cent’s recent documentary on Diddy.
  • The quip tapped into a rivalry dating back years that intensified in 2024 with high-profile diss tracks many observers viewed as tilting toward Lamar.