LeBron James deepens Drake feud with Tyler, the Creator cameo

LeBron James appears in Tyler, the Creator’s video with Drake’s rivals, deepening speculation of a growing feud.

The rumored fallout between LeBron James and rapper Drake has taken another public turn—this time through a music video. Once close friends, the NBA superstar and Canadian rapper now appear increasingly distant, with fans dissecting each new move for hidden meaning.

On July 21, LeBron appeared in Tyler, the Creator's new music video "Stop Playing With Me," dancing alongside longtime associate Maverick Carter and rap duo Clipse—Pusha T and Malice. Given Clipse’s long-standing tension with Drake, their inclusion instantly raised eyebrows. LeBron’s own Instagram caption, “STOP FKN PLAYING WITH ME!!!!” only added fuel to the fire.

 

 

 

 

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This comes after LeBron publicly supported Kendrick Lamar during his explosive “Pop Out” concert in 2024, where Lamar performed “Not Like Us,” a direct diss toward Drake. Since then, Drake has unfollowed LeBron on Instagram, rewritten lyrics removing references to him, and reportedly covered up a LeBron-themed tattoo with one honoring NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Drake further addressed the tension during his performance at the 2025 Wireless Festival, rapping, “I saw bro in the Pop Out with them but been distant since ‘Headlines’,” signaling a clear shift in their relationship.

While Tyler, the Creator’s visuals are often playful, the timing and cast of this video have led fans to believe this wasn’t just a random cameo. Online comments were split—some mocking LeBron for siding with Drake’s rivals, others urging reconciliation between the two icons.

Whether intentional or not, LeBron’s move is the latest twist in a celebrity feud that continues to capture headlines—and the internet’s attention.