A man was apprehended after trying to access Drake's $100 million Toronto mansion, one day after the rapper's security guard was shot outside the property. The individual, who was taken into custody under the mental health act, was not able to break into the property as he was intercepted by security at the gate. The incident, separate from the shooting, took place at the same location where the security guard was attacked. Drake, the Grammy award winner, was unharmed during the shooting.
A shooting near Drake's Toronto mansion left one person seriously injured, while the rapper himself was unharmed. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, with the suspect fleeing the scene. The shooting is not believed to be connected to Drake's ongoing rap feud with Kendrick Lamar. Police have cordoned off Drake's property for investigation.
Police are investigating a shooting outside rapper Drake's mansion in Toronto that left a security guard seriously wounded, sparking tensions in the ongoing feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. The feud, which has a history spanning over a decade, escalated with the rapid release of diss tracks filled with attacks regarding race, appropriation, abuse, and more. Drake and Lamar traded lyrical blows with allegations of abuse, infidelity, and a secret daughter. The rappers also have a shared agent, leading to speculations about alliances. The diss tracks have garnered millions of streams, showcasing a high-profile conflict in the hip-hop industry.
Hip-hop artist Drake, who was a special guest at the Astroworld festival where 10 people were killed, has been dismissed from the lawsuit by a judge in Houston. Drake's lawyers argued he was not involved in organizing the concert and was not liable for the deaths. While some companies and individuals were dismissed from the lawsuits, others, including Apple Inc. and companies associated with Travis Scott, were not. The investigation by Houston Police resulted in no charges against Scott, and the first trial is scheduled for May 6.
Drake used artificial intelligence to clone Tupac and Snoop Dogg's voices in his diss track against Kendrick Lamar, leading to a cease and desist letter from Tupac's estate. The estate considers it a violation of Tupac's publicity and legal rights, stating they would have never approved the AI recreation. Drake's track, not released on streaming platforms, still gained attention. The legal letter suggested possible violations of publicity rights laws. Tupac's estate demands the removal of the song within 24 hours, threatening legal action if not complied with.
Drake's diss track featuring an AI-generated version of Tupac Shakur's voice, called "Taylor Made Freestyle," was removed from his social media accounts following a cease-and-desist letter from Shakur's estate warning of a lawsuit for unauthorized use. The track was in response to Kendrick Lamar, also using an AI-generated version of Snoop Dogg's voice. Tupac's estate expressed disappointment over the disrespect shown by using Shakur's likeness and voice without consent and highlighted Lamar's admiration for Tupac. Snoop Dogg, featured in the track, comically reacted to the situation.
Drake uploaded a song featuring AI-generated Tupac and Snoop Dogg voices in a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar. Tupac's estate sent a cease-and-desist letter, demanding the track's removal within 24 hours, citing it as an unauthorized use of Tupac's legacy and a violation of his rights. The track has since been deleted from Drake's social media. The beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar escalated with the AI-generated vocals. Snoop Dogg also reacted in surprise. Tupac, a revered hip-hop artist who sold over 75 million records, died in 1996.
Tupac's estate sent a letter threatening to sue Drake for using an AI-generated version of Tupac's voice in a diss track against Kendrick Lamar. The estate's attorney expressed disappointment over the unauthorized use, citing it as a violation of Tupac's rights and legacy. Drake's track, featuring Snoop Dogg and Tupac AI voices, sparked a rap beef with Lamar, prompting the estate to demand the track's removal due to alleged copyright infringement involving Tupac's record label. This incident mirrors previous AI-related copyright issues involving Drake and other entities.
Kendrick Lamar dropped a fourth diss track, 'Not Like Us,' accusing Drake of relationships with minors and referencing him as a 'certified pedophile'. Drake responded with 'Family Matters' alleging physical abuse and infidelity. Drake's past interactions with underage girls resurfaced, including a 2010 video with a 17-year-old and a friendly relationship with Millie Bobby Brown. Lamar admitted to cheating on his partner, Whitney Alford, in his album. The beef intensifies with personal attacks and revelations.
Kendrick Lamar retaliates against Drake with a diss track questioning Drake's biracial identity, fatherhood, and use of AI-generated vocals, referencing Drake's controversial past actions and lyrics as well.
Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper and singer. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, he has been credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip hop artists. Gaining recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–08), Drake then started pursuing a recording career in 2006, releasing his debut mixtape Room for Improvement. He followed up with the mixtapes Comeback Season (2007) and So Far Gone (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment.His first three albums Thank Me Later (2010), Take Care (2011) and Nothing Was the Same (2013) were met with commercial success, containing the US top-ten singles "Find Your Love", "Take Care", "Started from the Bottom", and "Hold On, We're Going Home". Drake's fourth album Views (2016), received further success, remaining atop the Billboard 200 for 13 non-consecutive weeks, and featured the global hit singles "Hotline Bling" and "One Dance" (with WizKid and Kyla), the latter was credited for popularizing dancehall and Afrobeats in contemporary pop music. Views was followed by the double album Scorpion (2018), that spawned three US number-one singles: "God's Plan", "Nice for What", and "In My Feelings". His sixth album, Certified Lover Boy (2021), set the then-record (9) for most US top-ten hits from one album: its lead single "Way 2 Sexy" (with Future and Young Thug) reached number one. In 2022, he released the house-inspired album Honestly, Nevermind and the collaborative album, Her Loss (with 21 Savage) and his eighth album For All the Dogs in 2023: these contained the number-ones "Jimmy Cooks" (with 21 Savage), "Slime You Out" (with SZA), and "First Person Shooter" (with J. Cole).As an entrepreneur, Drake founded the OVO Sound record label with longtime collaborator 40 in 2012. In 2013, he became the "global ambassador" of the Toronto Raptors, joining their executive committee and later obtaining naming rights to their practice facility OVO Athletic Centre. In 2016, he began collaborating with Brent Hocking on the bourbon whiskey Virginia Black. Drake heads the OVO fashion label and the Nocta collaboration with Nike, and founded the production company DreamCrew and the fragrance house Better World. In 2018, he was reportedly responsible for 5 percent (CAD$440 million) of Toronto's CAD$8.8 billion annual tourism income. In 2022, he obtained partial ownership of Italian soccer club A.C. Milan.Among the world's best-selling music artists, with over 170 million records sold, Drake is ranked as the highest-certified digital singles artist in the United States by the RIAA. He has won five Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, 39 Billboard Music Awards, two Brit Awards, and three Juno Awards. He has achieved 13 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100, a joint-record for the most number-one singles by a male solo artist (tied with Michael Jackson). Drake holds further Hot 100 records, including the most top 10 singles (77), and the most charted songs (329). From 2018 to 2023, Drake held the record for the most simultaneously charted songs in one week (27), the most Hot 100 debuts in one week (22); and held the most continuous time on the Hot 100 (431 weeks). He additionally has the most number-one singles on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Songs, and Rhythmic Airplay charts.
Kendrick Lamar, aged 36, released a second diss track titled 6:16 in LA aimed at Drake, aged 37, parodying Drake's famous timestamp songs. The track was produced with Jack Antonoff and Sounwave, featuring lyrics criticizing Drake's OVO crew and music. Lamar references Drake's Toosie Slide and accuses Drake of having a team of hangers-on using him. This follows Drake's diss track Taylor Made Freestyle, which was removed due to using AI to mimic Tupac's voice. Lamar's back-to-back diss tracks come after Drake's feud with Pusha T, referencing Drake's biracial identity and past controversies.
Kendrick Lamar released a new diss track titled Euphoria targeting Drake's parenting, biracial identity, and Canadian background. The feud dates back to 2013, reignited in 2022 with Lamar's Like That verse. Drake responded with Push Ups and Taylor Made Freestyle, emulating Tupac and Snoop Dogg. Lamar's Euphoria questions Drake's authenticity, referencing ghostwriting allegations and Drake's use of AI voices. The beef involves other artists like Kanye West and The Weeknd. Kendrick Lamar rejects the concept of the 'big three' of hip-hop, asserting 'Its just big me' in the ongoing feud.
A leaked song believed to be by Drake, titled Push Ups, has caused confusion among fans who question if it is actually him or an AI clone. The track includes disses towards Kendrick Lamar and Metro Boomin, with some listeners noticing small glitches in Drake's vocal track suggesting AI generation. This follows past instances of AI voice clones using Drake's voice going viral. Drake has not officially claimed the song but has made references to it on Instagram, including posting an AI deepfake video related to the track.
Drake's is a British menswear haberdasher founded in 1977 by Michael Drake. Manufacturing in East London, Drake’s produces men’s accessories and shirting, and is predominantly known for its ties.
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