Kevin Durant’s alleged Kendrick Lamar–Drake feud DM adds to burner account controversy

Kevin Durant is facing renewed scrutiny after an X user alleged that he sent a private message defending Drake amid the ongoing rivalry with Kendrick Lamar.

The Houston Rockets forward has recently been linked to claims that he operates an anonymous burner account. Leaked screenshots circulating online purportedly show a profile criticising both current and former teammates in private group chats. The authenticity of the account has not been verified.

The latest allegation adds another dimension to the controversy. An X user claimed Durant directly messaged them after they mocked him over the Kendrick Lamar–Drake feud. In defence of Drake, Durant allegedly wrote, “Aye goof. Your daddy dot text u today?”

Kevin Durant privately DMd an X user who was heckling him about the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef, stepping in to defend Drake:

"Aye goof. Your daddy dot text u today?" pic.twitter.com/h9SDeJXJJO

— Kurrco (@Kurrco) February 16, 2026

The message quickly spread across social media, intensifying debate about whether Durant was behind the anonymous account. Observers also pointed to his frequent phone use during the 2026 NBA All-Star Game as circumstantial evidence, noting that several contentious posts appeared shortly before the event.

https://t.co/i2YzJbJsZH pic.twitter.com/mcEMzLQL9V

— pickuphoop (@pickuphoop) February 15, 2026

Further screenshots reportedly showed the anonymous account criticising teammates Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun, leading some fans to draw connections to Durant. However, no definitive proof has emerged linking him to the account.

𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃: Rockets superstar Kevin Durant caught talking trash about his current and former teammates on burners, @gethigher77 and others.

In these messages, Kevin Durant is seen trash talking his current and former teammates

What he says is shocking 😳

(A thread 🧵) pic.twitter.com/RP1XCtiibI

— Playoff Sports (@PlayoffSports_) February 15, 2026

 

Durant has previously acknowledged using anonymous accounts earlier in his career, describing them as a way to engage with basketball discussions. Despite that history, there is currently no confirmed evidence that the latest account or direct message originated from him.