Fans are buzzing with speculation that Pharrell Williams has taken a shot at Drake in his new song “Double Life,” featured in the upcoming animated film Despicable Me 4. The track appears to be a response to a diss Drake made nearly a year ago.
Pharrell Williams, who has been the head composer for the Despicable Me franchise since its inception in 2010, might be using his platform to address old grievances. In “Double Life,” Williams raps:
“Hey, what are you hiding? (Watch) What you do when you’re gone? (Hey) Nothing wrong being private (Watch) Make sure it ain’t wrong (Yeah) Your life double-sided (Watch) Two-faced like coins What side do I get? (Watch) What side are you on?”
These lyrics have led fans to believe that Williams is subtly responding to Drake’s verse on Travis Scott’s 2023 track “Meltdown.” In that song, Drake claimed to have melted down a chain once auctioned by Pharrell, dragging him into his ongoing feud with Pusha T. This unexpected attack surprised listeners, as Pharrell had not previously been publicly involved in the feud.
Pharrell has not directly addressed the beef in the past, despite having co-produced the 2021 collaboration between Brent Faiyaz and Drake, “Wasting Time.” However, with the recent tensions in the music industry, including Kendrick Lamar’s multiple disses aimed at Drake this year, it seems that Pharrell might have decided to finally respond through his music.
Interestingly, Kendrick Lamar, who has been vocal against Drake in his recent tracks, is set to appear in Williams’ upcoming LEGO-animated biopic, Piece by Piece, slated for release in October.
The apparent diss in “Double Life” has sparked discussions on social media, with fans dissecting the lyrics and drawing connections to the ongoing drama. As the release date for Despicable Me 4 approaches, it remains to be seen whether Pharrell or Drake will address these speculations directly.
Pharrell’s foray into the animated world of Despicable Me continues to showcase his versatility as an artist, and this potential lyrical jab adds an intriguing layer to the narrative. Fans are eagerly awaiting any further developments in this musical saga, as the lines between personal and professional rivalries blur in the world of hip-hop.
