A$AP Rocky’s new album, Don’t Be Dumb, released Friday, January 16th, includes a track that appears to address his ongoing dispute with Drake. The song, titled “Stole Ya Flow,” features lyrics that directly reference the conflict.
A Public Exchange
The lyrics of “Stole Ya Flow” include the lines, “First you steal my flow, so I stole your bi**h” and accusations of imitation: “Throwing dirt on Rocky name, turn around and copy game.” Rocky also raps, “You just a sensitive ni**a still in his feelings/You bit the image, my ni**a, I had to switch it.”
The feud between the two artists has escalated over the past few months. It began to intensify in November 2023 when Drake released a track, “Fear of Heights,” which appeared to reference Rihanna. Rocky subsequently responded with verses on songs by Kid Cudi (“Wow”) and Future and Metro Boom (“Show of Hands”). Drake then released “Family Matters” and “It’s Up” as direct responses.
Origins of the Dispute
Rocky discussed the origins of the conflict during an appearance on the Popcast podcast on Thursday, January 15th. He stated that the issues arose after a period of friendship, with perceived unhappiness and “sending shots” contributing to the breakdown. He characterized the situation as “really ain’t smoke.”
Rocky also commented that the meaning of “Stole Ya Flow” is open to interpretation, stating it is “about whoever thinks it’s about them.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A$AP Rocky’s new album released?
A$AP Rocky’s album, Don’t Be Dumb, was released on Friday, January 16th.
What prompted the initial conflict between A$AP Rocky and Drake?
According to Rocky, the conflict began after a period of friendship, with perceived unhappiness and “sending shots” contributing to the issues.
How has Drake responded to A$AP Rocky’s recent verses?
Drake responded to Rocky’s verses with the songs “Family Matters” and “It’s Up.”
Given the history of musical responses between these artists, could we see further tracks addressing this dispute in the coming weeks?
