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Steve Lacy Calls Drake’s “Fragile Opp” Jab “Awesome” as He Gears Up for New Album

Rolling Stone’s cover story recasts last November’s remark as a backhanded compliment that underscores Lacy’s respect for Drake.

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Overview

  • Drake dubbed Lacy “a fragile opp” on xQc’s November livestream while acknowledging “Bad Habit” as a good song.
  • Lacy said he grew up listening to Drake and was thrilled when Fousheé sent him the clip of the remark.
  • Shortly after the stream, Lacy jokingly asked “Who tryna be my… fragile opp?” in an Instagram post.
  • Fans linked Drake’s comment to Lacy’s appearance with Kendrick Lamar at last year’s Pop Out — Ken & Friends concert in Compton.
  • Lacy previewed OH YEAH? as his “most confident” and “most personal” album in the Rolling Stone feature.