Drake’s latest hairstyle shake-up has ignited a playful storm among Kendrick Lamar fans.
Over the weekend, Drake unveiled a fresh, pouty selfie on Instagram sporting a new trim, ditching his well-known cornrows for a shorter look. It seems like a nod to R&B legend DeVanté Swing of Jodeci, who famously wore a similar style in the early ’90s.
Despite the homage, Kendrick Lamar enthusiasts seized the opportunity to roast Drake online, connecting the change in hairstyle to a possible rivalry between the two artists. A particular jab pointed to Kendrick’s diss song ‘Euphoria’, suggesting Drake abandoned his cornrows in defeat.
Social media buzzed, with one user humorously noting that ‘what is it the braids?’ joke must have finally pushed Drake to this change. Others speculated that the new ‘do hints at an upcoming music collaboration, possibly with PARTYNEXTDOOR, pointing out, ‘Now with the braids gone, it’s only about time that Drake and PND drop the album.’
Drake’s previous hairstyles have often drawn attention. His earlier cornrows, when released into puffy side buns adorned with pink clips, earned him comparisons to Minnie Mouse. More recently, Drake was likened to Snoop Dogg with his braided pigtails tied with baby blue bows.
However, this new style change doesn’t seem to shake off the light-hearted trolling. It has simply added another chapter to the ongoing playful banter between fans and artists alike, a lively testament to the intertwined nature of music and social media.
In the end, Drake’s hairstyle evolution keeps the internet entertained, proving style is never just about hair; it’s about making a statement.
