Just when you thought the Drake vs Kendrick Lamar saga couldn’t take a more unexpected turn, it veers into political territory.
This time, Drake is beefing with Jagmeet Singh, a former leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, and yes—you read that right. The drama unfolded after Singh was spotted at Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto concert, an event already soaked in tension given the lyrical war between the two rap heavyweights.
The IG Story That Ignited the Fire
After clips of Singh enjoying Kendrick’s show began circulating online, Drake didn’t hold back. He posted a screenshot of his old Instagram DM exchange with Singh, showing the politician repeatedly posting about Drake, even thanking the rapper for a follow back back in 2019.
That nostalgia quickly soured. In a recent DM shown in the screenshot, Drake bluntly called Singh a “goof”, a highly disrespectful slang term in Toronto culture. It was a clear diss, and fans were split—Was Drake being petty or just defending his pride?
Singh Responds: “I Was There for SZA!”
Rather than let the narrative run wild, Jagmeet Singh clapped back in a classy, composed IG Story. In it, he:
• Apologized for attending the concert, clarifying that his goal was to see SZA, not support Kendrick’s feud.
• Reiterated that Drake is still his favorite artist, despite the tension.
Singh’s response was equal parts damage control and sincerity, trying to cool down a situation that blew up faster than anyone expected.
Fans Are Torn: “Is This the Hill Drake Wants to Die On?”
Online reactions are all over the place. Some are calling Drake’s move “corny” and “childish”, wondering why a global rap star is pressed about a politician’s concert attendance. Others think Drake was right to feel betrayed—especially when someone who once publicly supported him is now cheering at a show where Kendrick performed “Not Like Us” in his own city.
But here’s the question that lingers in the air like leftover smoke from a diss track:
Was Drake’s reaction necessary—or just another example of ego overkill?
Final Thoughts
The whole thing feels like a weird crossover episode of rap beef and Canadian politics, and honestly, no one saw it coming. While Singh’s calm response helped de-escalate things, Drake’s “goof” DM is already etched into the internet forever, fueling more memes and hot takes.
At this point, Drake may be winning the internet with pettiness, but whether he’s winning hearts with these antics is another conversation entirely.
