LeBron James Finally Opens Up About His Current Relationship with Drake in New Interview: ‘Wish Him the Best’
LeBron James Addresses His Relationship with Drake After Backing Kendrick Lamar
After months of silence, LeBron James is finally addressing his current status with longtime friend Drake, following what many fans perceived as a quiet rift between the two cultural powerhouses.
In a recent interview with Complex, the NBA legend and Los Angeles Lakers forward opened up about his relationship with the Toronto rap superstar, but kept it classy and diplomatic.
While he didn’t dive into the full details of their reported fallout, LeBron made it clear that there’s no bad blood on his end.
“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 Breaks Silence on Drake for the First Time Since Kendrick Lamar Beef:
LeBron James finally speaks on Drake for the first time since the feud with Kendrick Lamar:
“Always wish him the best. Obviously, different places right now, currently.” pic.twitter.com/PLQP3Q4Q8K
— ALMIGHTEE. (@realalmightee) September 18, 2025
Though brief, his comments come after months of speculation fueled by the ongoing rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, which shook the entire hip-hop industry earlier this year.
Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: Where LeBron Fits In
Tensions first caught the public’s attention when LeBron showed up at Kendrick Lamar’s now-iconic “Pop Out” concert in Los Angeles.
The event, held during the peak of the Kendrick vs. Drake beef, served as a victory lap for the Compton rapper, who had just dropped nuclear-level diss tracks like “Euphoria”, “Meet the Grahams”, and the viral hit “Not Like Us.”
With LeBron in attendance, fans couldn’t help but question his allegiance, especially given his decade-long friendship with Drake.
The optics alone sent shockwaves across rap Twitter and hip-hop blogs, igniting rumors of a friendship fallout.
Drake Responds in the Booth?
Weeks later, Drake appeared to address LeBron in his track “Fighting Irish Freestyle.”
The title itself raised eyebrows, as it references LeBron’s high school team, St. Vincent-St.
Mary Fighting Irish, an apparent subliminal jab. The lyrics sparked online debates about whether Drake felt betrayed by LeBron’s public support of Kendrick.
Drake seemingly continued the trend with another track titled “What Did I Miss?”, which many fans also interpreted as a subtle diss aimed at the four-time NBA champion.
Where Do Things Stand Now?
Neither Drake nor LeBron has offered a full explanation, but LeBron’s recent remarks seem to suggest there’s no active beef, at least not from his side. While they may not be on speaking terms, LeBron’s message was clear: it’s still all love.
In the ever-evolving intersection of hip-hop and NBA culture, moments like these remind us that celebrity friendships are just as complicated as anyone else’s.
