Drake's deep Instagram caption gets overshadowed by ab etching rumors
Drake's latest Instagram post, intended to deliver a deep philosophical message, quickly became a trending topic — but not for the reasons he may have hoped.
On June 28, the rapper shared a series of images on Instagram, including a shirtless mirror selfie taken at a bar and a video of himself jogging in Bexar County, Texas. While his caption aimed to reflect on ambition and perseverance — 'I'm wide awake for the nights that separate the type who get to it til they get it right from the type who just …type' — fans bypassed the sentiment to question the authenticity of his abs.
The post marks Drake's first public display of his physique since Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Euphoria,' where Lamar referenced Drake's abdominal appearance, comparing them to a V12 engine — suggesting they might be artificially enhanced.
Social media quickly lit up with speculation, memes, and accusations of 'ab etching.' One user on X (formerly Twitter) commented, 'Those might be the fakest abs I've ever seen.'
Drake is setting out his freshly redone etch-a-sketch abs for the summer I see. Why won't he just leave us alone already?! No amount of public embarrassment will deter him. Bring back shame! pic.twitter.com/6lvPygISKJ
— Fucking Victoria (@EthansMama4) June 29, 2025
drake went and got ab etching done. where they strategically remove fat on your stomach to accentuate your abs.
this shit looks so unnatural, he woudlnt have the chest fat / love handles if he got down to the bf% needed for this definition naturally. https://t.co/tLA8VUBy5e pic.twitter.com/eL08LU8XXQ — Degen, CPA (@Degen_CPA) June 29, 2025
Drake showing off his successful abed surgery pic.twitter.com/uQK0gU2bVv — @onoso.bsky.social (@dotNoso) June 29, 2025
Those might be the fakest abs I've ever seen — Spectre (@spectre0799) June 29, 2025
Despite the wave of skepticism, some fans defended the rapper's dedication, linking the post to hints that he may be back in 'album mode.' Regardless, the conversation has been dominated by his physique, not his words.
The moment underscores how public image can often eclipse intent — especially for someone as polarizing as Drake.
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