LeBron James Speaks On Status Of His Friendship With Drake After Kendrick Beef

In a candid conversation with Speedy Morman on a new episode of 360 With Speedy, NBA legend LeBron James opened up about the current state of his friendship with longtime associate and rap star Drake. Their relationship, once viewed as one of mutual admiration and brotherhood, appears to be on pause following tensions sparked during Drake’s highly publicized rap feud with Kendrick Lamar in 2024. Morman directly asked LeBron about where things now stand between the two icons. Staying measured, James responded with a tone of respect and emotional maturity. “Always,” LeBron said of his affinity toward Drake. “Always wish him the best, obviously. Different places right now currently. He’s doing his thing, I’m doing mine but it’s always love, for sure.” LeBron and Drake’s bond stretches back nearly two decades, beginning in the late 2000s. Drake notably recorded the star-studded anthem “Forever” for the More Than a Game documentary, which chronicled LeBron’s high school years their friendship seemed to deepen, with Drake even getting a tattoo of LeBron on his arm—an unusually bold move, even by celebrity friendship standards in 2024, things took a turn. LeBron was captured vibing to Kendrick Lamar’s GNX tracks “Not Like Us,” “tv off,” and “man at the garden”—the former of which included scathing shots at Drake. The internet went into a frenzy after videos emerged of LeBron rapping along and dancing, seemingly co-signing Lamar’s takedown of his friend. Drake didn’t take the apparent betrayal lightly. He responded through music, sending lyrical jabs at LeBron in his track “Fighting Irish Freestyle,” where he alluded to LeBron’s perceived lack of loyalty. Shortly after, fans noticed that Drake had covered up his tattoo of LeBron with new ink honoring Oklahoma City Thunder star and fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderthe two megastars may now be on different paths, LeBron’s diplomatic and graceful tone suggests the door isn’t completely closed. Whether time will heal the rift remains to be seen, but for now, the era of LeBron and Drake as tight-knit brothers seems to be behind them

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