Drake Unfollows LeBron James, Kendrick Lamar, and More in Instagram Clean-Up Amid Ongoing Feuds

On October 1, Drake made headlines for a major Instagram clean-up, unfollowing several high-profile celebrities and fellow artists. Fans quickly noticed that the OVO co-founder unfollowed NBA superstar LeBron James, rapper Kendrick Lamar, and others, sparking speculation about the reasoning behind his decision.

This move comes after a series of public moments that may have influenced Drake’s actions. LeBron James was seen at Kendrick Lamar’s "Pop Out" show on Juneteenth, praising Lamar's diss track, "Not Like Us," which many saw as a direct hit at Drake. Drake, known for his longstanding feuds, seemingly decided to sever ties, unfollowing the basketball legend on October 1.

LeBron wasn’t the only one affected by Drake’s clean-up. Other big names like Kendrick Lamar, Metro Boomin, Joe Budden, DeMar DeRozan, and Playboi Carti were also unfollowed. Many of these names tie back to the ongoing beef and rivalries that have dominated headlines. For instance, Metro Boomin, who started the feud with his track "Like That," and DeRozan, who appeared in the "Not Like Us" video, were among those unfollowed.

Kendrick Lamar’s removal from Drake’s following list comes as no surprise given their tumultuous history. However, it left fans wondering why Drake was still following the Compton rapper in the first place. Similarly, Joe Budden’s outspoken criticism of the Toronto star over the years likely contributed to his own removal from Drake’s circle.

Perhaps the most puzzling name on the list is Playboi Carti. Despite working together on the track "No Face," Carti was also cut from Drake's following. Speculation has arisen that the decision may have stemmed from Carti’s connections to other artists, including The Weeknd, one of Drake’s longstanding rivals. Carti’s recent public taunts toward streamer Adin Ross, a known Drake ally, may have also played a role in the fallout.

Interestingly, one artist managed to escape the unfollow spree—Future. Despite being featured on "Like That," the song that fueled much of the current beef, Drake continues to follow Future. Their rocky relationship was previously highlighted in Drake’s song "Family Matters," where he expressed hurt over their falling out. In the track, Drake mentions feeling betrayed by Future, but his decision to keep following him hints at the possibility of a future reconciliation between the two.

This Instagram purge by Drake has only intensified the conversation around his ongoing feuds and alliances in the industry. Fans are now left to wonder whether this move signals deeper rifts or is simply Drake’s way of distancing himself from past conflicts.

With DJ Akademiks documenting the unfollow spree on his own Instagram, the speculation surrounding Drake’s decisions shows no sign of slowing down. As the drama continues to unfold, fans are keeping a close watch on Drake’s next moves in both his social circle and his music career.

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