Kendrick Lamar’s big day is coming up, as his February 9 Super Bowl Halftime Show approaches. Ahead of that, it’s customary for the halftime performer to sit down for a press conference interview, and Lamar’s was today (February 6). During it, he discussed the mindset behind his beef with Drake.

While NFL typically avoids political statements during Super Bowl halftime shows, Sunday’s Eagles-Chiefs matchup in New Orleans will feature the world’s most famous guest — Taylor Swift notwithstanding — and one of the most politically charged rap voices.

Drake’s second diss track used artificial intelligence technology to include verses from Tupac and Snoop Dogg, two of Lamar’s influences. In his own verse, Drake accuses Lamar of delaying his response track because of the imminent release of Taylor Swift ‘s “The Tortured Poets Department.” (Lamar collaborated with Swift on “Bad Blood.”)