Drake’s Search & Rescue features voice of Kim Kardashian in what might be a taunt at Kanye West
Drake has released a new track with voice samples from Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, titled Search & Rescue.
The 36-year-old Toronto native uses an excerpt from the family’s former series Keeping Up With the Kardashians midway through the new release.
In the 2021 audio, Kim talks about the end of her marriage to Kanye West to Jenner.
She says, “I didn’t come this far to get this far and not be happy — remember that,” to which her mother Kris agrees.
The sampling has sparked speculation that the entertainer, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, could take a jab at West in the wake of past tensions.
Raising eyebrows: Drake tasted Kim Kardashian on a new song, leaving fans to wonder if he might be throwing shade at Kanye ‘Ye’ West
Amidst the lyrics in the Canadian superstar’s new tune include “Come and rescue me / Take me out the club / take me out the trap / Take me off the market, take me off the map.”
Drake — who recently announced he’s considering a “graceful exit” from the music industry — premiered the track, previously believed to be titled Rescue Me, on The Fry Yiy Show on SiriusXM Radio last week.
While Kanye has performed with Drake and produced his 2010 hit Find Your Love, the outspoken duo have been known to feud over the years.
A big reason behind the breakup between Ye and Drake is also centered around Kim as the Canadian rapper has referenced her multiple times in his lyrics and even previously alluded to an affair between the two in a 2021 song titled Wants And Needs .
Drake also suggested that he and the starlet were having an affair on his 2018 song In My Feelings.
He famously repeats the line “Kiki, do you love me?” on the hit, leading fans to point out that Kiki is a nickname Kim’s sisters sometimes use for her.
Kim went on to publicly warn Drake to “never threaten” her family as she waded into West and Drake’s explosive feud.
Kim warned Drake to stay away from her partner and their children and addressed @drake directly on Twitter, writing, “Never threaten my husband or our family. He paved the way for a Drake.”
Reunited and it feels so good! Ye and Drake put aside their differences when they posted a friendly photo together at Drake’s house; pictured with James Prince (L) in November 2021
Timeline not stated: The 36-year-old Hotline Bling rapper said last month he was beginning to consider a graceful exit, though he gave no timeline for such an exit (pictured 2022)
‘Competitive industry’: The interview, posted on Yachty’s YouTube channel, continued with Drake adding, ‘I feel like a lot of people I’ve watched over the years, it’s a really addictive competitive space . You are often addicted to the competition itself (photo 2022)
Make amends: In 2021, Drake revealed that he and Ye spent time together in his hometown of Toronto in a video on his Instagram account
The two top rappers reportedly settled their differences in 2021 when they joined forces for a benefit concert and posted a friendly photo together as they stood side by side outside Drake’s mansion in Toronto.
In February, during an interview with rapper Lil Yachty, Drake said he was considering a graceful exit from the music industry, though he didn’t set a timetable.
“Well, I think on a broader scale, I think I’m at the point now where I just want to — I feel like we’ve talked about this recently — but I feel like I’m kind of introducing the concept into my spirit of a gracious exit,” he told the 25-year-old Broccoli rapper.
The interview, which was posted on Yachty’s YouTube channel, continued with Drake adding, “I feel like a lot of people I’ve watched over the years, it’s a really addictive competitive space.” You are often addicted to the match itself.’
When asked if he’s ready to retire, the Degrassi: The Next Generation actor was quick to shut down that speculation.
Drake last came out last year with a full-length album titled Her Loss. The joint album was made with 21 Savage.
The One Dance rapper kept busy last year, releasing a solo album titled Honestly, Nevermind.
Even if he decides to leave the music industry, Drake still has several other projects to work on.
Working in film: Even if he decides to leave the music industry, Drake has some other projects to work on (2019 photo)
Busy Dad: Drake has been busy as a dad too, spending quite a bit of time with his son Adonis, who turned five in October. He shares Adonis with French artist Sophie Brussaux (Drake left, Adonis center)
The Ice Age: Continental Drift actor has recently expanded his interests into film and television production. He serves as an executive producer of the hit show Euphoria and produced the Christian Bale movie Amsterdam which came out last year.
He currently has a few projects in the works. The film Sprial “follows a former influencer whose addiction to social media causes her body to literally fall apart,” according to the IMDb page.
It will star Selena Gomez as the former influencer while famed music video director Petra Collins will direct the film.
He is also part of the team that produces The 48 Laws of Power. It’s a Quibi series that revolves around getting and keeping power.
Drake has also been busy as a father, spending quite a bit of time with his son Adonis, who turned five in October. He shares Adonis with the French artist Sophie Brussaux.
Kim, Kanye and Drake: What is the (former) beef?
A big reason behind Ye and Drake’s breakup is centered around Kim, as the rapper referenced her multiple times in his lyrics and even previously alluded to an affair between the two in his song Wants And Needs in 2018.
Make amends: A big reason behind Ye and Drake’s breakup is centered around Kim, as the rapper referenced her multiple times in his lyrics and even previously alluded to an affair between the two in his song Wants And Needs in 2018
He even mentioned Ye on the track saying, “Yeah, I should probably go to Yeezy, I need some Jesus / But once I started confessing my sins, he wouldn’t believe us.” The track comes after widespread speculation that Drake suggested he and the Keeping Up With the Kardashians starlet were having an affair on his 2018 track In My Feelings.
He famously repeats the line “Kiki, do you love me?” on the hit, leading fans to point out that Kiki is a nickname Kim’s sisters sometimes use for her.
Drake also spat the 2018 song Can’t Take a Joke about taking an “UberX to Hidden Hills” to “give me something” that I can feel. He poked fun at being neighbors of the estranged couple in the same Calabasas enclave.
Kim went on to publicly warn Drake to “never threaten” her family as she ventured into her husband Kanye West’s latest explosive feud. War broke out between Kanye, 41, and Drake after the Canadian musician, 32, reportedly asked permission to use a sample of West’s track Say You Will.
Kim warned Drake to stay away from her partner and their children. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star addressed @drake directly with the eyes of her 59 million Twitter followers as her witness to her social media tirade. She wrote, “Never threaten my husband or our family. He paved the way for a Drake.”
The mother-of-three defended her rapper husband as the “most brilliant” person she knows, speaking out about his “genius” and innovative work. She explained, “My husband is the most brilliant person, the most brilliant person I know.