During his performance at the Wireless Festival in London’s Finsbury Park this weekend, Drake expressed frustration toward Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James by changing his song lyrics on stage. The rapper modified a line from his hit “Nonstop,” replacing

“How I go from 6 to 23 like I’m LeBron?”

with

“How I go from 6 to 23 but not LeBron, man,”

signaling a shift in their relationship.

This public diss followed Drake’s recent decision to cover up a tattoo of LeBron’s high school, St. Vincent-St. Mary, replacing it with an image of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder jersey, further illustrating tension between the two.

Background of the Drake-LeBron Rift

Drake initially made this lyric change earlier in the year during his Australian tour, as reported by Billboard’s Michael Saponara. Previously, the rapper referred to James as his “brother” and even invited LeBron and his son Bronny onstage during a 2023 concert in Los Angeles, suggesting a close bond. However, the dynamic appears to have soured, particularly after LeBron voiced public support for Kendrick Lamar amid Drake’s ongoing defamation lawsuit related to Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”

LeBron was not present at the London festival, having been spotted the previous night attending a Bad Bunny concert in Puerto Rico instead.

Implications for Drake and LeBron’s Relationship

This confrontation highlights a deepening divide in what was once a friendly association, influenced by personal, legal, and artistic conflicts. Drake disses LeBron James lyrics live reflect not only a personal fallout but also the complex intersections of music, sports, and rivalries in the public eye. Fans and observers will likely watch closely for further signs of how this tension evolves.

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