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Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Declares Kendrick Lamar Allegiance in His Feud With Drake After What Happened to Him in 2022

Published 05/05/2024, 5:31 AM EDT

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s epic feud escalates with explosive diss tracks and shocking allegations! Their ongoing conflict intensified when their dueling diss tracks—which featured accusations ranging from gossip to abuse—were released. The feud took a new turn when Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams‘ husband, publicly supported Kendrick Lamar.

The 40-year-old American entrepreneur recently took to his Instagram account to share how Lamar is among the top one percent of American rappers. While he clearly displayed his support by putting up his interest in the 36-year-old artist’s music, along with that, he also wrote, “Bet,” agreeing with the same and coming forward as a Lamar fan himself.

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In a rapid exchange of diss tracks, Drake fired back at Kendrick Lamar’s allegations with Family Matters, accusing Lamar of abusing his fiancée physically and casting doubt on the child’s paternity. Lamar soon countered with “Meet the Grahams,” citing Drake’s drug use, association with predators, and secret daughter.

The conflict, which was full of grave charges, extended into both the personal and professional spheres, with each artist trying to undermine the reputation of the other while stirring up further controversy in the media. But do you know that, just like there is a beef between both rappers, the Reddit co-founder is not also on good terms with the Canadian rapper?

While today, Ohanian is married to Williams, and living a happy life, there was a time when the 23-time Grand Slam champion was rumored to be dating Drake, but none of them confirmed the relationship. Looking into the way the 42-year-old American tennis legend’s husband came forward to support Lamar, it won’t be wrong to say that he might have remembered his beef with Drake when he called him a ‘groupie‘ in the past.

The 37-year-old rapper released “Her Loss,” his eagerly anticipated joint album with 21 Savage, in 2022. The song “Middle of the Ocean” included a solo verse by Drake that sparked controversy due to its criticism of Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian. In the verse, Drake calls him a “groupie,” implying that there were issues between them and that they would run into one another.

Alexis Ohanian isn’t afraid to publicly and occasionally independently voice his opinions. Notably, the Reddit co-founder even responded against Drake’s release of the diss track “Her Loss,” taking a clear stand against him.

When Serena Williams’ husband stood against Drake

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Without specifically mentioning Drake, Alexis Ohanian responded subtly but sharply on Twitter, emphasizing his satisfaction in standing with his wife, Serena Williams. He wrote, “The reason I stay winning is because I’m relentless about being the absolute best at whatever I do — including being the best groupie for my wife & daughter.” 

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Williams herself highlighted their love and unity for one another by tweeting smiley hearts in response to her husband’s posts. Ohanian openly took pride in being the “best groupie” to his wife and daughter, in response to the beef against Drake.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Williams’ husband’s stand against Drake? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist.
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