Naomi Osaka Weighs In on Kendrick Lamar-Drake Feud, Dominates on Court
ROME, Italy – Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has emerged as an unlikely music critic, offering her take on the ongoing feud between hip-hop heavyweights Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
During an interview with Tennis Channel Live Desk at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, Osaka expressed her enthusiasm for the musical rivalry. “Music-wise, I’ve been really fed well with this Kendrick and Drake beef,” she said.
Despite her self-proclaimed pacifist stance, Osaka couldn’t resist sharing her preference for Kendrick’s recent diss track, “Not Like Us.” “That last song is amazing,” she declared. “I played it walking onto the court.”
Osaka’s musical commentary extended beyond the current feud. She noted that Kendrick’s recent output has been particularly impressive. “Me being a Kendrick fan, I haven’t gotten this many Kendrick songs in a very long time!” she exclaimed.
On the tennis court, Osaka displayed similar dominance. In her first match at the Foro Italico since giving birth to her daughter, she overcame a tight opening set to defeat Clara Burel 7-6 (2), 6-1.
Osaka’s victory sets up a second-round clash with No. 19 seed Marta Kostyuk. The four-time Grand Slam champion will be looking to continue her strong form and potentially add another title to her impressive resume.
