Why Did Drake Unfollow LeBron James on Instagram?
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Before the 2024-25 NBA season kicked off, LeBron James found himself facing an unexpected blow when rapper Drake unfollowed him on Instagram. This surprising turn of events ignited speculation about a possible rift between the two, a theory that some internet users had been suggesting for a while.
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Tension seems to have flared after LeBron attended Kendrick Lamar’s concert in June, during a time when Drake and Lamar were in the midst of a heated feud, exchanging diss tracks aimed at each other. Fans and critics largely felt that Lamar was winning this battle, leaving Drake in a defensive position. Recently, a rep for Drake confirmed he did not send a cease-and-desist letter to Lamar, countering claims that he attempted to stop Lamar from performing his song “Not Like Us” at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.
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Recently, a rep for Drake confirmed he did not send a cease-and-desist letter to Lamar, countering claims that he attempted to stop Lamar from performing his song “Not Like Us” at the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.
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While LeBron and Drake had previously maintained a close friendship—especially during James’ dominance over the Toronto Raptors in the playoffs as part of the Cleveland Cavaliers—attending Lamar’s concert may have been a turning point for Drake. Now, with the unfollowing on Instagram, fans are left wondering if this signifies a major shift in their relationship, sparking curiosity about the status of their once strong friendship.
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