A$AP Rocky Addresses Fallout with Drake: “That’s Soft”
A$AP Rocky and Drake are unlikely to ever be friends again. In a candid conversation regarding the end of their friendship, the Harlem native revealed that the rift is deeply tied to Drake’s public comments about Rihanna.
Key Takeaways
- A$AP Rocky describes Drake’s past lyrics targeting Rihanna as “soft” and unnecessary.
- The friction stems from personal boundaries and perceived lack of maturity as the artists age.
- While Rocky acknowledges the “beef” isn’t “real smoke,” he explicitly stated he no longer respects Drake.
- Rocky’s new song, “STOLE YA FLOW,” from the album Don’t Be Dumb, contains bars targeting the Toronto rapper.
The Ebro Darden Interview: Breaking the Silence
While promoting his latest album, Don’t Be Dumb, A$AP Rocky sat down with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden to discuss his personal life and the critical acclaim surrounding his new music. During the interview, Rocky addressed the tension between himself and Drake, the artist often referred to as the “6 God.”
Rocky was matter-of-fact about the current state of their relationship. “We was once friends,” Rocky told Darden. “I feel like it’s over females. I feel like he wasn’t happy and he expressed that.”
Defending Rihanna and Setting Boundaries
The core of the conflict centers on Drake’s lyrical history with Rihanna. In 2023, on the track “Fear Of Heights” from the album For All The Dogs, Drake appeared to target the Bajan singer, claiming “the sex was average with you.”
Rocky, who has been in a relationship with Rihanna since 2020 and shares three children with her, views these public digs as a sign of weakness. He criticized the act of targeting a woman in lyrics long after a relationship has ended.
“I think at some certain point when everybody getting older and you supposed to be moving on, for you to still be picking at a female, that’s soft to me,” Rocky explained.
“STOLE YA FLOW” and the Nature of Rap Beefs
The tension has extended into Rocky’s music. The A$AP Mob member has seemingly confirmed that his new song, “STOLE YA FLOW,” features bars specifically aimed at Drake. However, Rocky clarified that Drake is not his only target, noting that he has finally “said something back to a few people.”
Despite the lyrical shots, Rocky views the performative nature of Hip Hop conflicts with a level of detachment, comparing the industry’s tactics to professional wrestling.
“I think Hip Hop tactics and beefs [are] like WWF; it’s like wrestling all the way,” Rocky said. He emphasized that while he does not “f**k with” Drake, the situation doesn’t constitute “real smoke,” suggesting that the conflict is more about personal respect and boundaries than a genuine street feud.
Looking Forward
With both artists established as global icons with significant wealth and fame, Rocky expressed that the pettiness of these disputes is unnecessary. He noted that there is “enough money, it’s enough women, it’s enough fame, spotlights to go around.”
Given the depth of the personal grievances and Rocky’s explicit lack of respect for Drake’s approach, a reconciliation between the two rappers appears improbable in the near future.