Though once close, Drake and hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson are no longer on good terms. The rift between them intensified after the ongoing Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud. During a recent appearance on the Joe Budden Podcast, Wilson revealed some behind-the-scenes details, indicating that Drake suspected him of leaking information to Lamar.
The Initial Conflict
The tension between Drake and Lamar dates back several years, but recent events have reignited the rivalry. Wilson, the former chief editor of XXL, discussed a text chain with Drake that added fuel to the fire. He mentioned that Drake sent him a “rat emoji,” implying that Wilson might have been feeding information to Lamar during their beef.
The Venice Incident
Wilson explained that Drake’s suspicion grew stronger when he found out that both Wilson and Lamar were in Venice simultaneously. This coincidence led Drake to believe that Wilson was siding with Lamar. During the podcast, Wilson said, “I think he started to think like Kendrick’s in Venice, you’re in Venice… he started to view it like I’m just really against him.”
The “Family Matters” Leak
The journalist also recounted how he tried to confirm the release schedule for Drake’s diss track “Family Matters.” Drake responded dismissively and included a “rat emoji,” which further indicated his mistrust towards Wilson. This interaction hinted at Drake’s belief that Wilson was leaking sensitive information.
Social Media Drama
The conflict extended to social media, where a fan accused Wilson of leaking information to Kendrick Lamar. In response to a tweet suggesting that Wilson shared Drake’s plans with DJ Hed, who then informed Lamar, Wilson dismissed the claim with a “cap emoji” followed by “a tat tat,” indicating the allegations were false.
Fallout with Drake
The professional relationship between Wilson and Drake has visibly deteriorated. Drake allegedly unfollowed Wilson on social media and stopped wearing gear from OVO, Drake’s lifestyle brand. Wilson, on the other hand, has publicly supported Kendrick Lamar during their feud. He tweeted about Lamar’s victory and criticized Drake’s latest diss track.
Past and Present Relations
Wilson and Drake had a friendly relationship in the past, but their dynamic has changed drastically. Last summer, Drake didn’t appreciate Wilson’s criticism of his choice to avoid Wilson’s platform. Drake responded under DJ Akademiks’ Instagram post, calling out Wilson’s “comedy shenanigans.” Wilson replied, indicating that the feud was far from over.
The ongoing conflict between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has pulled Elliott Wilson into the spotlight. Accusations of leaked information and public spats on social media have strained Wilson’s relationship with Drake. As the feud continues, the hip-hop community remains divided, watching closely as new developments unfold.