Drake reacts to anti-Kendrick Lamar chant during Wireless Festival set : "I'll drink to that"
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Drake acknowledged a loud chant from the crowd at Wireless Festival’s second night, where fans shouted “F**k Kendrick” during his headlining set. Performing as part of his “Drake & The Mandem” showcase, the rapper shared the stage with UK artists including Central Cee, J Hus, and Dave.
After stating, “Three nights headlining, three different sets, three different vibes. Name another artist that can do that and bring him up here and we can clash right now,” fans erupted into a chant targeting his longtime rival Kendrick Lamar.
Drake briefly removed his headset to hear the chant clearly, then responded with a casual request: “Chubbs, grab me a shot, I'll drink to that.” After taking the shot, he added, “Y’all thought y’all could knock The Boy off for real?” prompting a unified “no” from the crowd before launching into “NOKIA.”
Drake's response to the crowd chanting "F*CK KENDRICK" at Wireless 👀
"Chubbs, grab me a shot, I'll drink to that."pic.twitter.com/kfJH1s8LfVThe moment added fuel to an ongoing feud between the two artists, highlighted by Drake’s pending defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, stemming from Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”
While Drake made no direct reference to Lamar on night one, which featured appearances by PARTYNEXTDOOR, Bryson Tiller, Mario, Bobby V, and Lauryn Hill, he did not miss the opportunity to lean into the crowd’s energy on night two.
The festival’s third night will feature Burna Boy and Vybz Kartel, with additional guests expected. Drake is set to continue his European tour, Some Special Shows 4 U, with PARTYNEXTDOOR, running through September.