Drake is actively dominating global hip-hop headlines with a series of high-profile feuds, hosting an official Kick livestream August 13 where he sent direct, public shots at Jay-Z and Roc Nation. On stream with Adin Ross, Drake said “Roc Nation lawyers work harder than the artists” and claimed Jay-Z uses paperwork to block competition. The clip hit 4M views in 12 hours.
The diss came hours after Roc Nation issued a statement to Billboard denying rumors that a new Jay-Z album is complete, after Ray Daniels claimed it was done. Drake mocked the denial, saying “one phone call shuts down an album, that’s power.” Fans linked it to ongoing friction after Drake’s Stake livestream and his “pen isn’t dry” comments.
Roc Nation has not responded to Drake’s shots, but Ray Daniels doubled down today standing by his claim that Hov’s LP is finished. The Kick stream also reignited Lil Yachty friction talk with fans tracking cryptic unfollows. With Drake in full “vs everyone” mode, the Jay-Z shot is the biggest.
