Drake Reacts to ‘F—k Kendrick' Chant at 2025 Wireless Festival
During his set on the second night of the 2025 Wireless Festival in London on Saturday (July 12), the 38-year-old rap superstar responded as the crowd at Finsbury Park erupted into a chant of 'f—k Kendrick.'
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Catching wind of the chant, Drake turned to his longtime associate Chubbs and said, 'Grab me a shot. I'll drink to that.' The moment came shortly after the 'What Did I Miss?' artist challenged the audience to 'name another artist' who could go head-to-head with him onstage.
K. Dot wasn't the only one in Drake's crosshairs during his weekend outing in the U.K. The Toronto MC also appeared to take a shot at NBA legend LeBron James by subtly altering the lyrics to his track 'Nonstop.'
'How I go from 6 to 23, no LeBron,' he rapped, flipping the original line and hinting at tension in their once-close friendship.
The lyrical tweak comes shortly after fans noticed Drake had covered his LeBron James tattoo, replacing it with new ink honoring reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Following an R&B-centered performance during opening night on Friday (July 11), Drake shifted gears on night two of the Wireless Festival with a London-themed show that celebrated the U.K.'s rap scene, welcoming a lineup of British heavyweights, including Skepta, Central Cee and Dave.
During Saturday's set, Drake made a bold statement that stirred national pride and debate. 'Nobody can out-rap London — nobody,' he told the crowd. 'No disrespect to America. No disrespect to my country. But, nobody can out-rap London rappers. This is the best, this is the highest level. This is what I aspire to be.'
Drake is headlining all three nights of this year's Wireless Festival, which marks its 20th anniversary. He's set to close out the event on Sunday, with other major performances from Burna Boy, Vybz Kartel and Popcaan. The festival also marks Drake's return to U.K. stages for the first time in six years.
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