Lana Del Rey hints at tension with Ethel Cain in new song snippet

Lana Del Rey has teased a new song that appears to take aim at Ethel Cain, sharing a snippet of the track on social media. The clip, which was posted on August 13, shows Del Rey sitting in a car and swaying to the melody while mouthing some of the lyrics. The lyrics mention Ethel Cain by name, stating, ‘Ethel Cain hated my Instagram post/ Think it’s cute reenacting my Chicago post.’ This could refer to a previous Instagram post by Del Rey in 2022 featuring Jack Donoghue, a relationship that Cain also had ties to. Fans have speculated that this could be the source of the tension between the two artists. The song snippet also references Cain’s famous New York Times feature, where she was dubbed ‘The Most Famous Girl at the Waffle House.’ Del Rey’s upcoming 10th album, now titled ‘The Right Person Will Stay,’ is expected to feature a country-inspired sound and follows her 2023 release ‘Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.’ The album’s release date is yet to be confirmed, but tracks like ‘Bluebird’ and ‘Henry, Come On’ have already been shared, with ‘57.7’ anticipated to be the next single. Del Rey’s latest track suggests ongoing competition and rivalry between her and Cain, which may be musically motivated, although their exact feud remains unclear.