Drake is going at everyone but Kendrick Lamar these days.
Drake and DeMar DeRozan’s brewing tension shows no signs of cooling down. During a recent performance, Drake made a bold statement by dramatically tossing DeRozan’s Sacramento Kings jersey off the stage after a fan handed it to him at one of his recent shows. This latest move comes in response to DeRozan’s involvement in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video and Pop Out performance, as well as Drake’s previous shots at DeRozan during a Toronto Raptors vs. Sacramento Kings game.
Drake Tosses DeMar DeRozan’s Jersey Off Stage At Recent Show
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From the moment Drake’s highly publicized rap battle with Kendrick Lamar and others began, one thing was clear—he wasn’t going to forget anyone who sided against him. Much like Jay-Z’s past strategic diss tracks, Drake has a reputation for sneak-dissing those who cross him, often waiting for the right moment to respond.
For example, in Travis Scott’s “MELTDOWN,” Drake took aim at Pusha-T, years after their feud started. Now, within just a few weeks, Drake has targeted both DeMar DeRozan and Joe Budden, two figures who weren’t even directly involved in his primary battle with Kendrick.
Unlike the Kendrick feud, Drake and DeRozan shared a close bond, making this situation feel more personal. Many believe DeRozan didn’t intend to disrespect Drake by aligning with Kendrick during the “Not Like Us” rollout, but it happened—and it’s clear Drake feels betrayed.
As tensions escalate, fans can only hope that this beef doesn’t go too far. Will DeRozan respond, or will this rift quietly fade away? Stay tuned.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
