LeBron James slammed for silence on Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef after viral ‘MUSTARRRRD’ moment

LeBron James faces backlash for staying neutral in the Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud after a viral video.


Pop Culture & Art December 01, 2024
Courtesy: AFP

LeBron James is considered one of the most polarizing figures both on and off the NBA court. After a clip of the LA Lakers star dancing and lip-syncing to a Kendrick Lamar song went viral, former Boston Celtics player Evan Turner criticized the NBA superstar for staying silent on the ongoing feud between Lamar and Drake.  

Turner expressed his disapproval on X (formerly Twitter), condemning the neutral position taken by the four-time NBA champion regarding the conflict. He also took issue with James' viral 
dance to Lamar's song, given the artists’ recent feud.  

"Bron bogus for being a neutron in that Kendrick vs Drake beef lol they really trying to sodomize Drizzy and he outchea screaming “MUSTARRRRRDDDD."  

The viral video showed LeBron James dancing to Kendrick Lamar's latest track during his pregame warmup. He performed to Lamar's "tv off" from the new album GNX and shouted "MUSTAAAAAAARD," referencing the producer of Lamar's "Not Like Us," known as Mustard.  

The feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake has been ongoing for nearly a decade but reached new heights earlier this year in March. LeBron James, who is close to both artists, has maintained a neutral stance on their issues.  

Shortly after the video of James dancing to Lamar's song circulated on social media, Lamar's producer responded to the clip.  

Mustard reposted the ESPN Los Angeles video on his Instagram story, adding a series of dashing away emojis as his reaction.  

This year, Kendrick Lamar has frequently made headlines due to his public disagreements with Drake. However, fans were thrilled when he dropped his surprise album *GNX* in November, which has been widely celebrated by music enthusiasts.

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