Did Drake congratulate Kendrick Lamar for Toronto performance? Viral rumor debunked

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Kendrick Lamar recently held a concert in Toronto on June 12, 2025. It marked his first appearance in the city since his highly publicized feud with Drake. The concert hit the headlines as he performed the diss song, Not Like Us, which is directly aimed at Drake.

After the performance, there was an online rumor that Drake congratulated Kendrick over the performance. The statement was posted by many fans and it went viral on social media. The rumor, however, is false. There is no evidence to prove that Drake congratulated Lamar for his Toronto performance.


Did Drake really congratulate Kendrick Lamar?

No, there has been no confirmation that Drake congratulated Kendrick Lamar on his Toronto show. No credible media outlet has reported anything about this. Drake has not even posted or said anything that verifies this statement.

The rumor apparently originated on social media sites such as Reddit, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). Some users posted edited clips and screenshots. They said Drake either sent a message to Kendrick or commented on the show. But none of these were confirmed.

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What happened at Kendrick’s Toronto concert?

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Kendrick Lamar had a concert at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on June 12, 2025. This was a huge deal because Kendrick had not been in the city since the feud started. The show was sold out and generated a lot of buzz on social media.

During the performance, Kendrick performed Not Like Us. The audience gave a two-minute standing ovation. A lot of fans were singing along. Some people online stated this was a "statement moment," as Kendrick was singing a diss song in the hometown of Drake.

It should also be noted that Kendrick performed at a big venue that Drake has never occupied for a solo show. This further fueled the story that Kendrick was taking a bold step. The performance was highly commended, but there was no comment from Drake afterwards.

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There is no proof that Drake congratulated Kendrick Lamar on his Toronto concert. The rumor ran swiftly online but is not supported by facts. The two artists are still engaged in a serious and open feud. Kendrick's show in Toronto was a highlight of the rivalry, but it did not result in any amicable interaction.

Edited by Deebakar