Drake fires back at ‘F**k Kendrick’ chants at Wireless Festival: “y'all thought, y'all could knock The Boy off?”

Drake’s infamous beef with American rapper Kendrick Lamar doesn't look like it's going away any time soon. The Wireless festival is ongoing, and the Nokia hitmaker will be headlining all three nights of the music festival.

Day one of the annual rap and hip-hop music festival featured many highlights, but the singer's snide remarks directed at his rival, Kendrick Lamar, during his day two performance have garnered significant attention.

“Three nights headlining, three different sets, three different vibes. Name another artist that can do that and bring him up here, and we can clash right now,” he said during a break between songs.

This statement prompted the audience to start a “f*ck Kendrick” chant, and Drake’s response was the highlight of the evening. He removed his headphones to hear the chant better.

“Chubbs, grab me a shot, I'll drink to that,” he said after listening to the audience.

After drinking a glass, he asked the audience a question.

“y'all thought y'all could knock The Boy off for real?”

The crowd responded with a resounding “No!” and Drake’s recent hit song Nokia began playing soon after.

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More details on Drake’s performance at the Wireless Festival

The 2025 Wireless Festival began on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Finsbury Park, London, England. The Drake & The Mandem event is scheduled to conclude on July 13. It has seen performances from several other artists besides Drake, who is headlining the festival for all three days.

On day one of the festival, the God’s Plan singer brought out PARTYNEXTDOOR, giving a teaser of what fans should expect from their forthcoming joint UK tour. In addition to his $ome $exy $ongs 4 U partner, he also brought out Bobby V, Mario, and Bryson Tiller. He closed the night alongside hip-hop and R&B legend Lauryn Hill.

Check out the full setlist from day one below.

1) Come and See Me (with PARTYNEXTDOOR)

2) Marvins Room

3) Teenage Fever

4) Virginia Beach

5) Feel No Ways

6) Passionfruit

7) Hours in Silence

8) Shot For Me

9) Jungle

10) Jaded

11) Slow Down (with Bobby V)

12) Let Me Love You (with Mario)

13) Chicago Freestyle (with GIVEON)

14) Heartbreak Anniversary (with GIVEON)

15) Whatever She Wants (with Bryson Tiller)

16) Exchange (with Bryson Tiller)

17) CN TOWER (with PARTYNEXTDOOR)

18) MOTH BALLS (with PARTYNEXTDOOR)

19) SPIDER-MAN SUPERMAN (with PARTYNEXTDOOR)

20) DIE TRYING (with PARTYNEXTDOOR)

21) OMW (with PARTYNEXTDOOR)

22) SOMEBODY LOVES ME (with PARTYNEXTDOOR)

23) PIMMIE’S DILEMMA

24) NOKIA

25) I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston Cover)

26) Ready or Not (with Lauryn Hill)

27) Ex-Factor / Nice for What (with Lauryn Hill)

The second night of the festival was also star-studded, as U My Everything crooner brought out artists like Dave, J Hus, and Central Cee. Day three will see performances from Burna Boy and Vybz Kartel.

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After the Wireless Festival, Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR will continue their European leg of the Some Special Shows 4 U tour, which is set to conclude on September 23, 2025.