In a surprising twist blending politics with hip hop drama, Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh has publicly apologised to rap superstar Drake after being spotted at Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto concert alongside SZA — a move that ignited a wave of backlash from loyal Drake supporters. The viral moment, captured in crystal-clear footage, sparked outrage among fans who viewed Singh’s presence at the event as a betrayal to Toronto’s hometown hero in the midst of his ongoing feud with Lamar.
Singh swiftly responded to the criticism and to Drake himself, after the rapper personally messaged him on Instagram, calling him a “goof” — a distinctly Toronto insult loaded with disdain. Acknowledging the misstep, Singh explained, “I went for SZA, not Kendrick. I was born in this city. I love this city. But real talk, I get it, I shouldn’t have gone at all. OVO and Drake have lifted up this city… For me, it’ll always be Drake over Kendrick,” sealing his apology with a Canadian flag emoji to stress his hometown allegiance.
Jagmeet Singh apologizes to Drake after he called him a goof for seeing Kendrick Lamar 👀
“I shouldn’t have gone at all. OVO and Drake have lifted up this city and 🇨🇦. For me it’ll always be Drake over Kendrick.” pic.twitter.com/ca9m3JkV2U
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) June 16, 2025
The incident unfolded against the backdrop of Kendrick Lamar’s fiery two-night stand at the Rogers Centre, where the Compton rapper performed his blistering diss track “Not Like Us” to roaring ovations, fueling the high-stakes rap rivalry further. Meanwhile, Drake was noticeably absent from the city’s music spotlight, having abruptly cancelled a planned Livestream appearance with streaming sensation Kai Cenat — a move many speculate was a strategic retreat to avoid being overshadowed.
Adding another layer to the drama, Cenat revealed Drake’s latest fan engagement initiative: a $300,000 giveaway tied to his “Somebody Loves Me” music video challenge, offering fans a chance to appear in the final cut. As tensions between hip hop’s heavyweights continue to simmer, even Canadian politics is finding itself entangled in the lyrical crossfire.
