*Drake‘s loyalty to the Toronto Raptors was on full display Saturday night as he went at former player DeMar DeRozan during a game against the Sacramento Kings. The tension, fueled by DeRozan’s recent appearance in Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” music video, became a significant talking point throughout the evening.
The night began positively as the Raptors celebrated the retirement of Vince Carter’s jersey, a cherished moment for fans and players alike. However, when asked during a TSN broadcast whether DeRozan deserved a similar honor, Drake made his feelings unequivocally clear: “If you ever put up a DeRozan banner, I’ll go up there and pull it down myself.”
This comment set the tone for a night filled with animosity.
Throughout the game, Drake maintained an intense glare on DeRozan, and reports suggested that at one point he even called the six-time All-Star a “pu**y.” The tension was palpable, and it became apparent that Drake was far from eager to welcome back the player who left Toronto in 2018.
After the game, DeRozan addressed Drake’s comments in a post-game press conference. Unamused, he responded with defiance: “He gon’ have a long way to climb to take it down. Tell him good luck.” It was evident that DeRozan didn’t take Drake’s remarks lightly, even if he attempted to downplay the situation earlier by expressing love for the rapper.
The source of the friction appears to dig deeper than merely representing rival teams. DeRozan’s allyship with Kendrick Lamar has undoubtedly contributed to the rivalry, especially after DeRozan’s appearance in the viral music video which included Kendrick’s pointed lyrics: “I’m glad DeRoz’ came home, y’all didn’t deserve him neither.”
While DeRozan tried to remain neutral amidst the beef, Drake’s attitude suggested that he was not letting the matter slide. It seems that the issues surrounding the former Raptor’s new affiliations—and his role in Kendrick’s diss track—have firmly cemented a divide between the artist and the athlete.
As the rivalry fosters more drama, fans are left wondering how these developments will unfold in the coming games—and if the tension will continue to escalate into further public exchanges. For now, it’s clear that in the world of sports and music, allegiances can often dictate the narrative.
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