Weeknd tells fan to stop insulting Drake in resurfaced video amid speculation on their relationship
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The Weeknd has urged a fan to stop making negative remarks about fellow Toronto artist Drake, according to a resurfaced video shared on social media.
In a clip posted by Twitter user D. Rodgers, the singer — whose real name is Abel Tesfaye — was seen greeting and signing autographs for fans outside what appeared to be a hotel. At one point, a fan shouted “F*ck Drake” in an attempt to get his attention. Tesfaye responded by telling the fan, “You got to stop saying that sh*t, though.”
Video surfaces of The Weeknd telling a fan to stop saying “f*ck Drake”
“Stop saying that shit tho”
pic.twitter.com/ZiTY9Xw7kyIt is unclear when or where the video was recorded. The interaction could have taken place at any point over the past several years, given the artists’ complicated relationship history. The Weeknd and Drake have experienced both collaboration and conflict since their early days working together, including Tesfaye’s contributions to Drake’s 2011 album Take Care. While the two have reconciled at times, tensions have reportedly resurfaced in recent years, with fans and commentators speculating about subtle disses in music and public appearances.
Drake’s disputes with other artists, including A$AP Rocky, Future, and Kendrick Lamar, have also fueled speculation about the Toronto rapper’s industry relationships. However, Tesfaye’s comment in the resurfaced clip suggests he may prefer to keep his own situation with Drake out of public disputes.
Neither artist has publicly addressed the clip as of publication. Whether the exchange signals a cooling of tensions or simply a desire to avoid further public animosity remains unclear, but the moment has reignited discussion among fans about the possibility of reconciliation between the two Canadian superstars.