Kaylah Walton
LeBron James maintains many high-profile friendships outside of basketball, with his relationship with rapper Drake frequently in the spotlight. Recently, however, their connection seems to be strained following a notable social media event that has fans questioning what occurred.
According to NBA Central on X, Drake has unfollowed LeBron James on Instagram, leading to speculation about the reasons behind this surprising action.
Drake’s unfollowing spree didn’t stop at LeBron; he also removed several other prominent figures from his following list, including Sacramento Kings’ DeMar DeRozan, rappers Playboi Carti, Rick Ross, hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar, and media figure Joe Budden.
What prompted Drake to unfollow LeBron?
The specific reasons for Drake’s recent unfollowing remain unclear, but some fans suspect it may relate to recent events involving LeBron.
LeBron was spotted enjoying Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us,” which many believe contains lyrics directed at Drake.
A source informed Daily Mail that “Drake was surprised to see LeBron at Kendrick Lamar’s concert since he thought they were friends.”
While Drake was aware of other attendees, LeBron’s presence caught him off guard, especially upon seeing footage of LeBron singing along to the diss track.
“Drake is finalizing a new album, and he plans to address these issues in one of his tracks,” added the source.
This situation has fueled speculation that Drake might have felt hurt by LeBron publicly enjoying a diss track aimed at him, possibly leading to the unfollow decision.
News of Drake’s actions quickly circulated, prompting various reactions from basketball enthusiasts and social media users who shared their theories in response to NBA Central’s post on X.
LeBron has dealt with a fair share of offseason drama, including playful jabs from his son. This latest development with Drake further enriches the discussion surrounding the Lakers’ star during the offseason.
