Kanye West and Drake have given the world one of the most entertaining and unpredictable feuds in hip-hop history. From co-signing each other’s talents to taking subliminal shots, their relationship has been a rollercoaster. But in a surprising twist, Kanye seems ready to bury the hatchet in the most Kanye way possible by publicly asking Drake to speak at his funeral.
Ye took to X (formerly Twitter) with an emotional confession, admitting that his long-standing rivalry with Drake was fueled by jealousy.
“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… I LOVE DRAKE IMA SAY THIS WHEN I DIE, I NEED YOU TO SPEAK AT ME FUNERAL,” Kanye wrote.
This revelation raises many questions. Is this a genuine moment of reflection? A clever publicity stunt? Or is Kanye setting the stage for a future collaboration?
Their history is long and complicated. Initially, Kanye supported Drake’s rise, directing his Best I Ever Had video and producing Find Your Love. But as Drake’s career skyrocketed, tensions grew. Kanye felt threatened, while Drake subtly declared himself the heir to Kanye’s throne.
The feud hit a boiling point in 2018 when Kanye allegedly leaked details about Drake’s secret son to Pusha T, leading to The Story of Adidon, one of the most brutal diss tracks in rap history. By 2021, they were in full-blown war, dropping Donda and Certified Lover Boy within days of each other while trading jabs in their music and online. A brief truce came in 2021 at the Free Larry Hoover concert, but the tension never fully disappeared.
Now, in 2025, Kanye’s sudden change of heart has fans divided. Some believe it’s a heartfelt apology, while others think Ye is playing chess, possibly eyeing a Drake feature on Vultures 2. Whatever the case, one thing is certain whether Drake responds or not, Kanye knows exactly how to keep the world talking.
