Kevin Durant stirred up social media with comments that seemed to criticize Kendrick Lamar.
- Durant took to X, formerly Twitter, to express admiration for J. Cole’s new single while indirectly calling out Lamar.
- The basketball star’s post ignited conversations and debates among fans, blurring lines between sports and music.
- Durant defended his remarks by engaging with fans who called him out, further fueling the discussion.
- His words highlighted ongoing tensions surrounding artist personas and fan loyalties.
Kevin Durant, known for his basketball prowess, found himself in the middle of a heated social media debate. The NBA star appeared to throw shade at rapper Kendrick Lamar while praising J. Cole’s latest single, ‘Clouds.’
Durant wrote on X, ‘I don’t care bout none of that fake tough guy shit. This is mastery.’ Many interpreted this as a jab at Lamar, especially given Durant’s alliance with Drake during past beefs. The internet quickly lit up with discussions and speculations about his intentions.
When a fan queried him with ‘fake tough guy?!’, Durant retorted, ‘U took that as a personal shot towards your favorite?’ His comments suggested he was aiming more at fans and their perceptions rather than directly attacking Lamar.
Durant elaborated, swiping at fans who label J. Cole as ‘soft’, stating, ‘I’m dissing all yall fans who can’t listen to Jcole without saying he’s “soft”.’ His comments signaled a broader critique of how fans pigeonhole artists.
The NBA star further explained his stance to a fan who accused him of needing permission to support Cole. Durant shot back, claiming, ‘I’m throwing shade at fans like you, been hatin on Cole this whole time. Just listen to the music and stfu.’
Durant’s opinions about Lamar aren’t new. Previously, he downplayed Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, admitting he didn’t pay much attention. His indifference was summed up as ‘a little boring day for a Super Bowl.’
Additionally, Durant shares a connection with Drake, having received an A&R credit on one of the rapper’s albums. He noted that his role was informal, based more on offering life advice to Drake than music expertise.
Kevin Durant’s words have set social media ablaze, illustrating the complex interplay between music, sports, and fan expectations.
