Drake’s headlining set at Wireless Festival continues to grab headlines, this time for a not-so-subtle diss aimed at NBA superstar LeBron James.
While performing his hit track “Nonstop,” fans quickly noticed the rapper changed a key lyric. Instead of the original line referencing LeBron, Drake rapped:
“6 to 23, but no LeBron.”
The switch sparked an immediate reaction across social media, with many taking it as confirmation that the friendship between Drake and LeBron James has soured.
“Drake feelings always hurt,” one user wrote on X. Another added, “Grown ah man getting mad at another grown ah man for listening to music.”
Tattoo Cover-Up Sparks Rumors
This latest move adds to mounting evidence of a rift between the former friends. Recently, fans noticed that Drake covered up his LeBron James tattoo — a once-visible homage to the basketball icon — with what appears to be a No. 2 Oklahoma City Thunder jersey, a likely tribute to NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Kendrick Lamar Feud at the Heart of the Fallout?
The tension reportedly began during Drake’s now-infamous beef with Kendrick Lamar. LeBron was seen attending Kendrick’s Pop Out concert and later rapping along to tracks from Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers at his birthday party. Drake has since responded with multiple jabs, both in music and during live performances, including the Australian leg of his “Anita Max Win” tour, where he performed the same altered “Nonstop” lyric.
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Drake’s recent freestyle, “Fighting Irish,” also contains what fans believe are subtle shots at LeBron, though the NBA star has yet to publicly respond to any of the disses.
LeBron Parties with Bad Bunny Amid Drama
While Drizzy performed in London, LeBron was spotted in Puerto Rico partying with Bad Bunny, who just kicked off his highly anticipated residency. Clips of the duo dancing at an after-party have gone viral, suggesting the NBA veteran is unbothered by the drama — or perhaps simply choosing to ignore it.
As speculation continues to swirl, one thing is clear: the once-close relationship between “The 6 God” and “King James” appears to be officially over, played out in real-time on stage, in music, and across social media.
