LeBron James Deepens Drake Rift with Tyler, Creator Video

LeBron James has intensified speculation around his strained relationship with rapper Drake by making a notable cameo in Tyler, the Creator's new music video for 'Stop Playing With Me,' alongside Clipse, who have their own longstanding feud with Drake. James shared the video on social media with the emphatic caption 'STOP FKN PLAYING WITH ME!!!!,' fueling theories that his appearance was a subtle jab at Drake. This move follows James’ public support of Kendrick Lamar at the 'Pop Out' concert, where Lamar performed 'Not Like Us,' a diss track targeting Drake, and was seen dancing to the song with his wife Savannah and Jeff Bezos. In response, Drake has unfollowed LeBron on Instagram, altered song lyrics to remove references to him, and covered a LeBron-themed tattoo with one honoring NBA player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Drake also referenced the rift during his 2025 Wireless Festival performance, hinting at growing distance between the former friends. While LeBron has remained publicly silent about the feud, fans and commentators see his recent music video cameo as a calculated and public retort in an ongoing celebrity rivalry.