LeBron James and Drake’s friendship hits breaking point after Kendrick Lamar concert drama | NBA News
LeBron James is currently enjoying his NBA offseason, but something off the court is grabbing fans’ attention. The Los Angeles Lakers star, known for his strong friendships with people in the music industry, is now in the middle of an unexpected social media drama involving Canadian rapper Drake. The two have been close for over a decade. But recent actions suggest that their bond may be falling apart, slowly and very publicly. Fans have noticed strange posts, subtle music choices, and bold lyrics that seem to hint at problems between longtime friends.
Tension builds between NBA star LeBron James and rapper Drake after cryptic posts and public appearances
The story began heating up, when LeBron James was seen at Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out concert in Los Angeles. At the event, James was caught on video enjoying Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us”, a song aimed directly at Drake.That was a surprise because Aubrey Drake Graham and LeBron have been friends for years. In fact, Drake has had the tattooed LeBron shirt on his arm, showing his deep respect for the NBA star. Just a day later, LeBron posted a line of Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming album and Clipse in his Instagram story, with the caption:“Therapy taught me how to open up / It also showed me I don’t give a f***,” along with a huffing emoji. On June 21, Drake released a new track called “What Did I Miss?”, where he appeared to respond directly to LeBron.“Last time I looked to my right, you n**s was standing beside me…In the lyrics, he raps: “I saw bro in the Pop Out with them but been d**k riding gang since “Headlines.”
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Many listeners felt the message was pointed and personal. Drake seemed wounded by what looked like a public betrayal from someone he once stood next to next to the NBA Games. Meanwhile, the Internet has exploded with reactions.Some fans are standing with Drake, defending his legacy in music. Others are cheering for Kendrick, pointing out that “Not Like Us” won five Grammy Awards this year, equaling Drake’s entire career Grammy total.Also Read: Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry’s $30 million mansion is perfect fit for their growing familyIn today’s social media world, every post and song lyric becomes a headline. And when it involves a global athlete like LeBron James and a superstar like Drake, people are watching every move closely.
