LA Lakers star LeBron James was recently spotted vacationing in France with his wife Savannah James and billionaire couple Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez. During the trip, James was seen enjoying Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 hit diss song Not Like Us, which went viral amid the ongoing LeBron James Drake beef music feud. This sparked conversations online, including reactions from former NBA player Brandon Jennings.
Jennings took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his confusion over the tension between James and Drake, questioning why their dispute was centered on a song.
“I heard LeBron James just like music. I don’t understand the beef. Drake rock with KD and Steph what’s the problem,” Jennings tweeted. —Brandon Jennings, Former NBA Player
The Role of Kevin Durant and Steph Curry in the Drake-Kendrick Lamar Feud
Kevin Durant and Steph Curry have publicly sided with Drake in the feud involving Kendrick Lamar. Durant showed his support for Drake, while Curry’s ties run deeper due to his wife, Ayesha Curry, being related to Drake’s crew—Ayesha is a cousin to OVO Mark and hails from Toronto. These connections add complexity to the ongoing tensions linked to the music dispute.
Brandon Jennings also emphasized that LeBron James has the freedom to enjoy any music he likes without concern for public opinion, highlighting James’ success and influence both on and off the basketball court.
“If I’m a billionaire and I built my own empire and I’m arguably the greatest hooper ever. Mannnn idc I’m a fan of music and what’s hot in the world. He definitely beat the odds,” Jennings tweeted. —Brandon Jennings, Former NBA Player
The Origins of the LeBron James and Drake Dispute
The disagreement between LeBron James and Drake reportedly began after James attended Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out: Ken & Friends concert on Juneteenth last year. Complicating the matter, Drake severed ties with players DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook, the latter of whom performed on stage and danced to Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us, intensifying the ongoing conflict.
LeBron James’ Recent Collaboration with Tyler, the Creator
Prior to the viral moment in Cannes, LeBron James appeared in the music video for Tyler, the Creator’s track STOP PLAYING WITH ME. Tyler’s song is rumored to be a diss directed at Drake, adding another layer to the complex web of rivalries in the hip-hop world. The video also features rappers Pusha T and Malice, both known for their conflicts with Drake, along with Maverick Carter, LeBron’s business partner.
What This Means for the LeBron James Drake Beef Music Landscape
LeBron James’ visible enjoyment of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, coupled with his involvement in a Tyler, the Creator project, highlights how his ties intertwine both the sports and music industries. Brandon Jennings’ comments remind fans that personal preferences for music need not influence public feuds. As rivalries evolve, the intersection of athletes and rappers continues to draw significant attention, shaping both basketball culture and music conversations going forward.