Drake is once again at the center of controversy as a leaked snippet from his upcoming album, ICEMAN, reveals a pointed diss directed at former friend DeMar DeRozan. The ongoing feud between the rapper and the NBA star continues to unfold, with Drake expressing his disappointment in DeRozan through lyrics that reflect their fractured friendship.
In the snippet, Drake raps, “When you was a part of the team we used to be planning our Mexico trip in the spring … spur of the moment, Why did we think you could get us a ring…” This commentary alludes to DeRozan’s past with the Toronto Raptors, Drake’s home team, and highlights the rapper’s frustration regarding DeRozan’s inability to bring home a championship during their time together.
The tension between the two stems from DeRozan’s recent appearances alongside Kendrick Lamar, which Drake interpreted as a betrayal during his rap battle with the acclaimed artist. Notably, DeRozan was seen dancing on stage during Kendrick’s Juneteenth Pop Out and even made a cameo in Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” video, which was a direct jab at Drake. This perceived allegiance to Lamar has fueled the animosity between the two.
This isn’t the first instance of Drake calling out DeRozan; earlier this year, during a concert, Drake infamously tossed DeRozan’s jersey offstage when a fan threw it up. The incident underscored the depth of their rift, making it clear that their friendship had soured significantly.
DeRozan has yet to publicly respond to the latest diss, but he previously addressed his appearance at Kendrick’s event. In an interview with FOX 40, he stated, “We love Drake, we always can play him. Kendrick’s been a friend of mine, family. Damn near family, for a long time… It’s always been there.” This statement suggests that DeRozan sees his relationship with Kendrick as separate from his history with Drake.
As anticipation builds for ICEMAN, which marks Drake’s first solo project since 2023’s For All The Dogs, fans are eager for more details. The rapper recently released Some Sexy Songs 4 U, a collaboration with PartyNextDoor, and is currently on tour in Europe, further heightening interest in his upcoming work.
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