Your favorite rappers are beefing, and it’s pretty hard to keep up.

When did it all begin?

Who’s to blame?

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The bottom line is that Drake and Kendrick are two of the hottest acts in rap.

But the hip-hop heavyweights have gone from chill collaborations to nasty allegations over the years.

What started as a promising partnership spiraled into a bitter rivalry.

Drake onstage

At this time, Kendrick had just released his debut album,Section.80.

In February 2012, Kendrick opened for Drake on the ClubParadiseTour alongside A$AP Rocky.

Later that year, the three rappers collaborated on several songs together.

Kendrick Lamar onstage

A$AP Rocky’s “Fuckin' Problems” featured Drake, Kendrick, and 2 Chainz.

And “Poetic Justice” from Kendrick’s second album,Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, featured Drake.

So when that day presents itself, I guess we can revisit the topic."

Drake onstage

Cole rapped the lyrics, “Love when they argue the hardest MC / Is it K-Dot?

His verse also included references to Drake’s latest album.

And that’s how I want you to walk outta here tonight.”

Closeup of Kendrick Lamar onstage

He claimed that there was even a mole in Drake’s camp.

I’ve been around long enough to know this will get uglier before it gets any better.

I’ll attempt to keep you updated as the rest of the Drake and Kendrick back-and-forth unfolds.

Closeup of A$AP Rocky and Drake

Kendrick Lamar

Drake on stage in a concert, holding a microphone, wearing a graphic shirt, and pointing into the audience

Kendrick Lamar and others onstage

Closeup of Kendrick Lamar onstage

Closeup of Drake onstage

Drake and J. Cole onstage

Future and Kendrick Lamar onstage

Closeup of Drake

J. Cole onstage

Drake wearing a denim jacket and jeans smiles while sitting courtside at a basketball game

Kendrick Lamar onstage

Drake onstage

Kendrick Lamar onstage

Kendrick Lamar onstage

Screenshot from Drake's Instagram story