Khaled has some words for Drake.
"RIP DRAKE" and "RIP OVO"
In a bizarre turn of events, a coffin emblazoned with the words "RIP DRAKE" and "RIP OVO" was spotted outside DJ Khaled's home in Miami, igniting rumors of a brewing feud between two of hip-hop's biggest names. This strange sighting comes amid escalating tensions between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, leaving fans buzzing with speculation.
Matheo Patris, a 28-year-old restaurant manager, stumbled upon this eerie prop while driving past Khaled's residence on Saturday, October 15. “I couldn’t believe my eyes,” Matheo recounted. “There was a security guard nearby, but other than that, it was just the coffin sitting there—very odd.”
Just days before this incident, Drake had quashed swirling rumors about his involvement in Khaled's upcoming album. The coffin's unsettling presence hinted at OVO Sound, Drake’s Canadian record label, adding layers to the mystery. Who would place such a peculiar tribute? And does Khaled even know it’s there? The coffin was easily accessible from the road, prompting many questions, and DJ Khaled's team has yet to respond.
Matheo didn’t just drive by; he turned around to capture the oddity on video. “It looked more like a decoration than anything sinister. It didn’t seem like anyone was filming or anything. We just recorded the moment and moved on,” he said.
This drama unfolds against the backdrop of speculations about a collaboration between Drake and Khaled after the record producer announced his forthcoming 14th studio album, titled "Aalam Of God." The buzz grew when a trailer featuring Mark Wahlberg hinted at the inclusion of “two new Drake songs.” However, Drake's cryptic comment on the trailer post, referring to Wahlberg, seemed to sour the mood, leading to Khaled deleting the announcement.
“I got the feeling this is Khaled taking shots at Drake, like he’s saying he doesn’t want him on the album anymore,” Matheo suggested, reflecting the tension.
Are Drake's actions just playful jabs, or is there more going on beneath the surface? Many fans were taken aback by Drake’s comment, especially considering their history of chart-topping collaborations like "POPSTAR" and "STAYING ALIVE." Observers took to social media to discuss this developing "beef," speculating that Khaled might not have reached out to Drake during his ongoing spat with Kendrick Lamar. One user articulated a shift in tone, saying, “At first, it seemed like a joke, but with Khaled taking down the post, it feels way deeper.” Another chimed in, “Drake must be upset about something. I knew the Kendrick drama would spill over into Khaled’s project, and here we are.”
Meanwhile, Drake's latest venture with PartyNextDoor, titled "$ome $exy $ongs 4 U," has received lukewarm receptions, further complicating his quest for musical redemption amidst his rivalry with Kendrick. One frustrated fan succinctly expressed the sentiment on Reddit: “Outside of maybe 2-3 songs, the rest is Zzz.”
As Kendrick recently shattered a Spotify record—boasting an astounding 88.8 million monthly listeners and dethroning Drake— the stakes have never been higher.
In a bid to rehabilitate his image, Drake has made headlines for his generosity, gifting fans $30,000 to help them quit McDonald's and treating an engaged couple to a dream honeymoon with a cash gift of $25,000. “From me to you, wherever you want to go, I’m sending you on your honeymoon,” he said, spreading joy at his concert.
This generous spirit was evident in a surprise gender reveal for a fan, to whom he promised $50,000. This isn’t his first foray into philanthropy either; his 2018 “God’s Plan” music video featured him engaging in random acts of kindness, from buying groceries to donating cars.
So, as we watch the drama unfold, one question looms large: Will Drake manage to reshape his public image, or has he strayed too far from being "Not Like Us"?