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Ice Cube’s Son Cites Hulk Hogan & Bret Hart Real Fight to Explain Drake vs Kendrick Lamar Beef

Published May 1, 2024 | 2:28 AM EDT

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Long-running feuds like Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart’s are rare to find in any industry. So, similar instances often invoke comparisons with one another. A real-life beef that has gained popularity on the internet nowadays involves acclaimed rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar. The animosity began when Lamar referred to Drake as a “sensitive rapper” in 2013.

Since then, their rivalry seeped through to the mainstream via various songs and creative callouts. The feud recently resurfaced on the internet and caught everyone’s attention, including American Rapper Ice Cube’s son, who attempted to explain the rivalry in WWE terms.

Does the comparison of Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart’s rivalry to Kendrick Lamar and Drake ring true?

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In 1993, at the King of the Ring, Bret Hart claimed that Hulk Hogan was supposed to lose the title to him. However, when the two wrestlers went backstage to check in the creative direction with Vince McMahon, Bret Hart’s claim was turned down. Since then, the two legends have been real-life rivals. ‘X’ was recently flooded with the question, “Explain Drake vs. Kendrick in WWE terms 🤔.” O’Shea Jackson Jr. quoted the question and answered, “Hogan vs HITMAN.

The legendary rapper’s son didn’t explain the reason behind mixing these two feuds. However, the WWE Legends’ feud that has spanned over a long time offers a similarity to the extended rivalry of the rappers. He potentially compared Kendrick Lamar to ‘The Hitman’ because both stars initiated the beginnings of their respective feuds.

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Jackson Jr. has shown his interest in the pro wrestling world on various occasions. His thorough knowledge shines through in discussions among the rest of the IWC from time to time. One of the more recent examples is when he showed his support for the former WWE Undisputed Champion.

Ice Cube’s son pledges allegiance to Roman Reigns on social media

Roman Reigns was last seen in the promotion at WrestleMania XL. Since his major loss at the 40th anniversary of the biggest PLE of the year, The Tribal Chief hasn’t turned up for his fans. However, when a discussion about him sparked on ‘X’, Jackson Jr. was there to show his support.

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Despite the speculations that the Head of the Table might lose his spot as The Bloodline;s leader eventually, Ice Cube’s son supported him by inserting a simple emoji. While this support was less of a debate, his latest tweet comparing the rappers to the WWE legends might find itself as a topic under discussion among the rest of the fanbase.

Do you agree with the pick that Jackson Jr. chose to compare the feud? Comment your thoughts below.

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Kaif Ali

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Kaif Ali is a pro wrestling writer at EssentiallySports and a massive WWE enthusiast. Currently pursuing an English degree, Kaif has started his career off strong, having written 1000+ articles at ES. As a huge Dwayne Johnson and John Cena stan, he loves covering their antics both on and off the small screen.
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