Things are heating up in the rap world, and it looks like Playboi Carti might have just thrown a subtle jab back at Drake. Following Drake’s recent album, “ICEMAN,” which many fans believe contains disses aimed at Carti, the Atlanta rapper took to Instagram with a message that’s got everyone talking.
A Cryptic Instagram Story
Carti recently dropped a verse on the remix of Fatt Smaxk’s track, “Smaxk Or Die.” To hype up this new collaboration, Carti shared a clip of the song on his Instagram Story with a bold caption: “DIS ALL I WANT TO HEAR TURN DAT OTHER S**T OFF HAPPY MEMORIAL WEEKEND P***Y.” This message immediately sparked speculation among fans – was he telling them to ignore Drake’s new music and focus on his own?
While Carti is known for his unique style and sometimes enigmatic communication, this particular post seemed too coincidental for many fans, especially given the timing. The rap community is buzzing, debating whether Carti is indeed addressing Drake or if it’s just a general statement about his musical preferences.
What Drake Said on “ICEMAN”
To understand the fan reaction, we need to look at Drake’s “ICEMAN” album. On the track “Whisper My Name,” Drizzy rapped lines that many interpreted as direct shots at Carti, whose own rumored upcoming album is titled “BABY BOI.” Drake’s lyrics included:
Baby boy, please / I heard what you said to lil’ bro about me / Yeah, and when you run into the Iceman, what you gon’ do except freeze? / You not ’bout to squeeze, you not in the streets / I’m cutting n***as off at the knees, there ain’t no standing on business with me — Drake – “Whisper My Name”
These lines, particularly the “Baby boy” reference and the implication of Carti talking behind his back, fueled the fire for fans connecting Carti’s IG Story to a potential beef.
A History of Collaboration and Rivalry
It’s a complex relationship. Drake and Playboi Carti have collaborated in the past, but recent events suggest a cooling of that friendship. Carti has notably aligned himself with artists who have had public friction with Drake, including Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd. Kendrick Lamar featured heavily on Carti’s album “MUSIC,” and The Weeknd recently brought Carti on tour.
This perceived shift in alliances might be contributing to the tension. While Drake and Carti haven’t officially confirmed any beef, the subtle disses and cryptic social media posts are certainly keeping fans engaged and speculating about what might unfold next in this potential rap rivalry.
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