Lana Del Rey's universe, laced with sepia and nostalgia, is a cinematic fusion of heartache, Americana, and hushed whispers over vinyl static. Much like herself, her fans are famously devotees of her melancholic poetry as they quietly cheer her on through every victory, scandal, or rumor. However, this threshold of quietude has crossed over to social media eruption, with the indie-pop legend's lyrics revealing the portal to a very real feud. Ethel Cain, who has been poking the bear, has faced a major setback from Del Rey, leading many to question her ethical and moral judgment.

Lana Del Rey's melodies are as gentle as roses but not sans their thorns, occasionally useful to scratch a diss record.

Taking to Instagram, Lana Del Rey recently disclosed that Ethel Cain had subjected her to years-long body-shaming by comparing her pictures with unflattering characters and hurling insults at her publicly. After learning about Cain's gossip from common friends and her invasion of Del Rey's private life, she said, she felt utterly "disturbed." Del Rey has blocked Cain on Instagram and named the Jack Antonoff-produced 13th track of her upcoming album, 'All About Ethel', which lyrically hints at their long-standing feud. Cain and Del Rey have reportedly been feuding since both were linked to Jack Donoghue in 2022, with Cain displaying hostility towards Del Rey on social media.

In a calculated response, her latest diss opens with "Ethel Cain hated my Instagram post," and includes a line, "the most famous girl at the Waffle House," directly referencing a New York Times article dedicated to Cain's meteoric success, while also taking Del Rey's 2023 Waffle House gig into account. Though there is no official release date, both Del Rey and Cain's listeners have swiftly picked up the discourse via the snippet on Del Rey's Instagram and erupted on social media with some serious music industry magma that has been brewing for a long time. What started as a whisper has now played out into a full-blown diss track rife with interpersonal dramas.

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Even at the apex of stardom, shadows of controversy creep in, and the fandoms remain below to form a judgment.

Trust the internet to take matters of body-shaming and bullying with a grain a salt. In case of Lana Del Rey's comments against Ethel Cain's constant scrutiny of the 'Young and Beautiful' singer's body weight, fans have flocked in support of the former, calling out Cain for her insensitive and outdated remarks. Fans have slammed Cain for overstepping ethical and moral boundaries and causing Del Rey immense distress. On X (formerly Twitter), users seem to be standing with Del Rey by a greater margin, indicating a polarized fanbase. 

While some fans are shocked, labeling the reported behavior as beyond disappointing and deeply unkind, others called for caution and pointed out the lack of a rebuttal on behalf of Cain. Meanwhile, Del Rey's Ethel Cain diss track is already stirring up curiosity to learn more than just about the tip of the iceberg.

Lana Del Rey and Ethel Cain's beef has now shifted the debate to a broader discussion on body-shaming in the entertainment industry. Whether their rivalry will fizzle out or explode into another landmark pop culture event is yet to be determined. As Del Rey's new album, previously titled 'The Right Person Will Stay', enhances anticipation since it is the singer's first album after marriage, fans are also waiting for an official response from Cain regarding the diss track and the feud.

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