Kanye West has once again caught everyone’s attention with his latest revelation about his long-standing, rocky relationship with Drake. In a surprising twist, Kanye expressed his desire for Drake to deliver a eulogy at his funeral.
In a post on X, now deleted, Kanye paused his usual rhetoric to reflect on his bond with the ‘Pop Style’ star, admitting to past feelings of 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,” he confessed.
Kanye’s admiration didn’t stop there. He openly declared his love for Drake and made the peculiar request that when he dies, he wants Drake to speak at his funeral. It’s a stark shift from his typical confrontational stance towards the Canadian artist.
Over the past year, Kanye has been known for throwing verbal jabs at Drake. However, his tone seems to have softened recently. Kanye praised Drake’s new album collaboration with PARTYNEXTDOOR, especially the track ‘Gimme a Hug,’ which topped Apple Music’s U.S. chart—a noteworthy achievement Kanye made sure to highlight.
This shift in Kanye’s attitude extends to Drake’s ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar. Kanye seemed disappointed, using a superhero film analogy to describe Drake’s temporary setback against Kendrick. “Maybe it’s like in superhero films where characters like Wolverine just go away for a couple films,” he mused.
In past interactions, Kanye had accused Drake of inflating his streaming numbers and downplaying the value of his lyrics. He even took potshots at Drake in a remix of Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar’s song, illustrating their strained rapport. However, Kanye’s recent acknowledgment of Drake’s talents and his request for him to speak at his funeral marks a turning point in their relationship.
Kanye West’s unpredictable nature is nothing new, but his request for Drake to speak at his funeral adds an unexpected layer to their complex relationship. While the rap legends have had their share of conflicts, Kanye’s newfound admiration and respect for Drake hint at a significant transformation in their dynamic.
