The two modern giants of hip-hop, Kendrick Lamar and Drake, are now tied in overall career album sales, each surpassing 100 million combined units sold worldwide. The milestone comes amid contrasting creative paths: Kendrick’s selective output and political edge versus Drake’s steady chart machine. Fans call it the biggest rivalry in modern music — not just lyrical, but philosophical.
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