At the Essence Fest, Serena Williams voiced her support for Kendrick Lamar amidst his ongoing feud with Drake, praising Lamar’s diss track ‘Not Like Us’ as the ultimate summer hit. Williams admitted her love for the track, emphasizing how she enthusiastically jams to it whenever it plays. The rivalry escalated following Lamar’s initial shots on ‘Like That,’ challenging the industry’s hierarchy alongside Drake and J.Cole. Despite initial responses, including a retraction from J.Cole, Drake continues to retaliate, intensifying the ongoing hip-hop battle.