Overview

• Drake’s “What Did I Miss?” features lines interpreted as direct rebukes of LeBron, including references to betrayal by former close allies
• LeBron James amplified Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” by reposting upcoming-album lyrics on Instagram, signaling his allegiance in the Lamar–Drake feud
• The sudden tension contrasts sharply with a decade of visible camaraderie, which saw Drake courtside at Lakers games and public tributes between the pair
• Both stars were recently in Toronto for the same wedding but had no confirmed interaction, intensifying speculation about their personal rift
• Analysts say the public clash highlights the growing crossover between high-profile athletes and hip-hop rivalries in social media discourse