Sophia Michaels
Drake recently shared a shirtless photo on social media during his feud with Kendrick Lamar, sparking discussions online about its appropriateness. This came after Kendrick released a diss track titled “Not Like Us,” escalating their ongoing rivalry. In the track, Kendrick includes pointed comments regarding Drake’s alleged behavior with younger individuals, suggesting that caution is necessary for anyone involved with him.
The song unexpectedly garnered success and was a highlight at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where Kendrick took home five awards, including Record of the Year. His victory was particularly notable as it played on the themes of his track while he celebrated in the audience, with many notable fans, like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, engaged as the lyrics echoed around the room.
Drake’s move to post a thirst trap photo amidst all this may not have been the strategic play he intended.
Fans unimpressed with Drake’s tropical selfie
On February 4, while in Perth, Australia, Drake shared a shirtless photograph from his tour stop, which he posted on Instagram Stories. The image, captured outside a grand mansion, featured him in swim trunks and drew immediate attention on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter). Unfortunately for Drake, the reception has not been positive, overshadowed by Kendrick’s recent Grammy successes and ongoing negative comments about him.
Many users took the opportunity to mock Drake, suggesting he was vying for attention while Kendrick basked in the glory of his awards. One comment pointed out the contrasting successes of the two artists, while another joked about Drake’s new gym routine as a reaction to Kendrick’s diss. Some speculated that Drake’s thirst trap was an attempt to divert focus from declining streaming and sales numbers, especially with the memory of the Grammy audience singing Kendrick’s song still fresh.
