Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain are Beefing and Fans are Wondering: Who’s the Kendrick and Who’s the Drake?
In a surprising twist, Lana Del Rey may have sparked an unexpected feud with fellow artist Ethel Cain. The drama unfolded when Del Rey teased a new song that seems directed at the ambient pop singer, directly referencing Cain by name, hinting at past grievances, and accusing her of body shaming. The conflict wasn’t limited to the lyrical sparring; Del Rey further exacerbated tensions through Instagram, eventually blocking Cain.
The burning question for fans remains: who will take on the roles of Kendrick and Drake in this unfolding drama?
Rumors of discord ignited after Del Rey shared an Instagram Reel teasing a new track, referred to as “Track 13.” In the reel, Del Rey gazes into the camera as the track begins with the provocative line, “Ethel Cain hated my Instagram post.”
Devotees of the two artists are delving into what this cryptic “Chicago pose” might symbolize. User @delreysarchive on platform X proposed that the pose might allude to a photograph of Del Rey alongside musician Jack Donoghue at the Cook County Jail. There’s speculation that Cain may have replicated this shot with the same individual, but in front of a dam instead.
Moreover, Del Rey appears to address a perceived slight regarding her status as “the most famous girl at the Waffle House,” a phrase featured in the song. This seems to refer to a 2022 New York Times article headline about Cain. Notably, Del Rey did not receive similar recognition in the media despite her stint as a Waffle House waitress in 2023.
The signs of a budding rivalry reached a crescendo with Del Rey’s comment on Instagram, where she accused Cain of body shaming.
“I didn’t know who Ethel was until a few years ago, when someone brought to my attention the disturbing and graphic side-by-side images she would often put up of me next to unflattering creatures and cartoon characters, making constant comments about my weight. I was confused at what she was getting at,” Del Rey shared.
She continued, “Then, when I heard what she was saying behind closed doors from mutual friends and started inserting herself into my personal life, I was definitely disturbed.” Del Rey’s ultimate response was to block Cain on Instagram, as Cain herself pointed out.
The online reaction to this celebrity conflict quickly transformed into a meme-worthy spectacle. Any serious discourse seems overshadowed by the flood of jokes, at least on X.
User @cornyloser humorously commented, “This is gonna be Kendrick vs. Drake for coquette Tumblr white women who have crumbs on their bed.”
Another user, @Dykttatuob_1 quipped, “The concept of Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain fighting over who was Jack Donoghue’s favorite f*ck buddy.” Meanwhile, @pablosorianov added to the amusement, stating, “Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain are fighting, so I blocked Gracie Abrams.”
A particularly creative response came from @oceanblvdvinyl, referencing The Sims with a meme captioned, “Not now, sweetie, mommy has to keep up with the Lana Del Rey vs. Ethel Cain drama.”
Reactions suggest that Del Rey might find herself cast in the role of Drake. User @grownupkiss3300 expressed skepticism: “Ethel Cain called Lana Del Rey fat when she was 19, oh nooo. Hey, wait a minute, what is this,” attaching a screenshot of Lana Del Rey’s concert in Israel.
@Dykttatuob_1 speculated further, “Lana Del Rey singing about hating Ethel Cain. Oh my god, we already have the MAGA trad wife allegations. If we get anti-trans on top of that, we will really be over.”
As fans eagerly track every twist and turn of this developing saga, the debate over who embodies Kendrick and who resembles Drake rages on. Whether this quarrel will escalate or dissolve remains to be seen, but for the moment, it has captivated audiences and commandeered social media buzz.
