Kendrick Lamar’s scorching (and insanely catchy) Drake diss “Not Like Us” has rung out in all places from basketball arenas to bar mitzvahs all summer season, however one occasion the place it wasn’t performed was Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin’s annual July 4th All-White celebration.
In a brand new interview with The Breakfast Membership, Rubin confirmed the tune was banned at his request, exhibiting the downtrodden Canadian rapper has not less than one good buddy left. Watch the total clip under.
“It was true,” Rubin mentioned when requested concerning the rumor. “Drake’s my buddy for a very long time. I’m not gonna invite him — and look, he’s clearly going by means of somewhat little bit of a battle proper now — I’m not gonna have him come there… I simply didn’t assume it was acceptable.”
He added, “So I despatched a notice and mentioned, ‘Hey, let’s not play anybody’s music that’s feuding with anybody that’s [at the party]’.”
When interviewer Loren LoRosa requested if Drake made the request himself, Rubin insisted, “That was a ‘me’ resolution. I simply thought it was the suitable factor.”
Not achieved sharing but, Rubin revealed he had an in depth name at a BBQ the day earlier than when Spotify’s Rap Caviar playlist was taking part in within the background and “Not Like Us” got here on. Realizing Drake was “pulling up quickly,” Rubin scrambled to skip the tune.
Whereas Rubin is clearly an excellent buddy, this story isn’t an excellent search for Drake, whose many haters are in all probability arising with punchlines about needing a protected house away from the Kendrick beef.
In the meantime, ScHoolboy Q strongly hinted in July that Drake had some involvement with Canadian police canceling his Toronto present.
Editor’s Observe: Learn why “Not Like Us” is among the greatest songs launched this yr.