Drake Throws Shade at DeMar DeRozan
Drake made his feelings toward DeMar DeRozan crystal clear on Saturday … targeting the former Toronto Raptor in an apparent retaliation for appearing in Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” music video.
DeRozan’s Sacramento Kings were in Toronto to play against the Raptors … and, despite suiting up for Drake’s beloved team from 2009 to 2018, the 6ix God gave him far from a warm welcome.
The night began on a high note with the Raptors’ jersey retirement ceremony for Vince Carter … but when Drake was asked on the TSN broadcast if DeRozan should have his jersey in the rafters, too, he threw some serious shade.
“If you ever put up a DeRozan banner, I’ll go up there and pull it down myself,” Drake said.
“If you ever put up a DeRozan banner, I’ll go up there & pull it down myself.” -Drake speaks on DeMar Derozan
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It didn’t end there … Drake stared DeRozan down every time the six-time All-Star was near him … and at one point, he appeared to call the hooper a p***y.”
During the post-game press conference, DeRozan learned about Drake’s banner remarks … and from the look on his face, he wasn’t pleased.
“F*ck outta here, p*ssy.”— Drake as DeMar walks off pic.twitter.com/10qL3vI2bS
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“He gon’ have a long way to climb to take it down,” DeRozan said. “Tell him good luck.”
But the bad blood isn’t just a result of the Compton native playing for a different team … all roads are leading back to his cameo in K. Dot’s viral diss track music video aimed at Drizzy — as well as his onstage appearance at the rapper’s L.A. concert in July.
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In the song, Kendrick says, “I’m glad DeRoz’ came home, y’all didn’t deserve him neither.”
DeRozan tried to play Switzerland amid the beef … saying despite his role in Kendrick’s visuals, he still had love for Drake.
Drizzy either missed that memo … or he just doesn’t care.
FAQs
Q: What sparked the feud between Drake and DeMar DeRozan?
A: The feud began when DeMar DeRozan appeared in Kendrick Lamar’s music video, leading to Drake’s retaliation.
Q: How did Drake publicly show his disdain for DeRozan?
A: Drake threatened to pull down any DeRozan banner himself and called him disrespectful names during a game.
Q: Did DeRozan respond to Drake’s actions?
A: DeRozan remained composed, stating that Drake would have a tough time taking down any banner honoring him.
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