Elliott Wilson recently shared an interesting anecdote about an interaction he had with Drake during the 6 God’s feud with Kendrick Lamar. Wilson, a well-known hip-hop journalist and founder of Rap Radar, recounted the incident on the Joe Budden Podcast. According to Wilson, Drake allegedly sent him a rat emoji when asked about the release of his Kendrick diss track, “Family Matters.”
Wilson refrained from revealing the exact content of Drake’s message, citing its derogatory nature. However, the use of a rat emoji by the Canadian rapper implies that he may have suspected Wilson of leaking information to Kendrick Lamar during their feud. Wilson mentioned that he coincidentally found himself in Venice at the same time as Lamar, leading Drake to believe that Wilson was collaborating with the Compton rapper.
The miscommunication between Drake and Wilson seemed to stem from the perception that Wilson was siding with Kendrick Lamar. Wilson recalled a moment when he inquired about the release of “Family Matters,” to which Drake responded with a dismissive attitude and the infamous rat emoji. This incident shed light on the complexities of the rap industry and the allegiances that can determine relationships between artists and journalists.