Kanye West’s tumultuous relationship with Drake has taken yet another unexpected twist. In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday (March 5), the Donda rapper expressed admiration for his longtime rival and even went as far as saying he wants Drake to speak at his funeral.
“I saw a video of Drake walking through his house and showing he had a library of rhyme books. Man, I wish I could have seen and remembered this when my jealousy overtook me,” Ye admitted. “I love Drake.”
The Chicago artist then made a startling request: “I’ma say this—when I die, I need you to speak at [my] funeral.”
From Feud to Admiration: Ye’s Changing Stance on Drake
For years, Kanye and Drake’s relationship has been riddled with tension, marked by diss tracks, cryptic social media posts, and industry competition. However, in recent weeks, Ye appears to have softened his stance, offering praise rather than criticism.
The Yeezus creator has been vocal about his appreciation for $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, Drake’s latest collaborative project with PARTYNEXTDOOR. He specifically singled out the song Gimme a Hug, calling it “incredible” while reposting Chart Data’s report on its rise to No. 1 on Apple Music’s U.S. rankings.
Despite previously taking aim at the Certified Lover Boy artist, Ye now seems to be rallying behind him—especially in the wake of Drake’s ongoing lyrical battle with Kendrick Lamar. In a recent conversation with Justin LaBoy, Ye shared his thoughts on the feud, confessing that he was disappointed by Kendrick’s takedown of Drake.
“I was like, ‘Man, you killed my nemesis. Where’s the movies if it ain’t no Drake?’” he said, drawing a comparison to superhero films where major characters disappear for a while. “Or at least he took him down for a little bit. Maybe it’s like in superhero films where characters like Wolverine or something just go away for a couple films.”
Ye Rallies Behind Drake After Kendrick Lamar Feud
As Kendrick Lamar’s lyrical attacks on Drake continue to dominate hip-hop discussions, Kanye has encouraged the Toronto rapper to bounce back from the setback. Comparing him to basketball legend Stephen Curry, Ye said, “You can’t ever count out Steph Curry. That man might get 200 points in one song.”
This recent shift in Ye’s attitude is a stark contrast to his past remarks. Just last year, in another interview with LaBoy, Kanye had accused Drake of manipulating streaming numbers and dismissed his lyrics as insignificant. He even threw shots at him in a remix of Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar’s Like That, rapping:
“Where’s Lucian? Serve your master, n-gga / You caught a little bag for your masters, didn’t ya? / Lifetime deal, I feel bad for n-ggas / Y’all so outta sight, outta mind / I can’t even think of a Drake line / Play J. Cole, get the pussy dry.”
What’s Next for Ye and Drake?
With Ye now openly expressing admiration for Drake, fans are left wondering whether this could lead to a full reconciliation—or even a future collaboration. Given their history of ups and downs, only time will tell if this newfound respect between the two rap icons is here to stay or just another chapter in their ever-evolving dynamic.
One thing is clear: in the world of Kanye West, expect the unexpected.
