“So blame it on mr. Ovoxo..the reason that I’m breathing”
Imagine trying to compete with a nikka who you admit gave you life in the game
Drake always does that with up and coming rappers or the new dude bubbling. It’s one of the 48 Laws of Power, actually. It’s a way to ingratiate yourself with your peers/rivals and simultaneously keep them beholden to you. It keeps your spot secure. “Well, I was going to get at him, but he did put me on his interlude or whatever back when. It’s all love.” I don’t know if Drake knows the rules formally, but this is exactly the move Drake uses. Kendrick just saw the shyt for what it really was/is from Drake... security.
Law 11: Learn To Keep People Dependent on You.
To maintain your independence you must always be needed and wanted. The more you are relied on, the more freedom you have. Make people depend on you for their happiness and prosperity and you have nothing to fear. Never teach them enough so that they can do without you.