Kanye, who has been vocal about his grievances on Twitter, stated that he had no personal issue with Kendrick but implied Lamar was manipulated by others to undermine him. He expressed disdain for Kendrick’s Super Bowl halftime performance, suggesting that he, Travis Scott, or Drake deserved the spotlight instead. West’s comments have not only sparked outrage but also drawn attention to his ongoing rivalry with Drake, whom he accused of being a pawn in the industry.