Drake has had a challenging summer, taking repeated losses in his beef with Kendrick Lamar.
The conflict peaked with Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” released on the 4th of July. The music video featured numerous industry cameos, including Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, and many others, all echoing the sentiment that Drake is an outsider and not part of their circle.
Steph Curry offered Drake a glimmer of support amidst the controversy. Curry complained about Team USA frequently playing “Not Like Us,” expressing his frustration with how often it was on repeat. In a recent interview with GQ, Curry further defended Drake.
In an interview with GQ’s Joseph Bien-Kahn about his new sitcom “Mr. Throwback” with Adam Pally, Curry shared his thoughts on the Kendrick Lamar/Drake beef, despite his communications team’s apprehension.
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“I’m a big Drake guy. I’ve been for a long time,” Curry stated. “I think obviously you know what it is for the rap industry to have that, but I still rock with Drake. Absolutely. Absolutely.”
The fact that Curry’s words of support for Drake made headlines underscores how much Drake’s standing in the industry has been affected this summer. Despite being the all-time highest-selling digital singles artist in the United States, a simple endorsement from Curry now counts as significant news, highlighting the extent of Drake’s recent isolation following Lamar’s scathing attack.
For those who haven’t seen Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video, it’s striking to note the sheer number of Los Angeles industry figures who participated, collectively distancing themselves from Drake.
The future remains uncertain for Drake. His next steps following the “Not Like Us” fallout will need to be substantial if he hopes to restore his credibility among his peers and regain his position in the industry.
