Drake’s recent live stream with gamer xQc sparked attention after the rapper made a cryptic remark about singer-songwriter Steve Lacy. The comment quickly went viral, prompting Lacy to respond playfully on Instagram. The exchange has drawn interest due to Lacy’s ties to Kendrick Lamar, further intertwining with Drake’s ongoing tensions in the music industry.
So, what did Drake say, how did Lacy respond, and what does this reveal about their connections to broader conflicts in the music world? Let’s break down the details.
Drake and Steve Lacy’s beef explained
Drake recently referred to Steve Lacy as a “fragile opp” during a live stream with gamer xQc.
While listening to Lacy’s 2022 Billboard No. 1 hit “Bad Habit,” Drake commented, “This guy’s like a fragile opp, but this is a good song, though.” When pressed to clarify, he added, “The chat knows what I’m talking about. Fragility.”
Lacy responded on Instagram by reposting the clip with the caption, “Yoooooooooo,” followed by two crying emojis, and later joked, “Who tryna be my…fragile opp?” The interaction gained attention due to Lacy’s ties to Kendrick Lamar, who has been in a long-standing feud with Drake.
Lacy collaborated with Lamar on tracks including “Not Like Us,” widely considered a diss track aimed at Drake. He also supported Lamar earlier this year by appearing at his “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends” concert, further solidifying their professional relationship.
Lacy, a Compton native, has spoken about representing his hometown in a nontraditional light, saying in a 2022 interview with the Z100 Radio Show, “It’s beautiful to put Compton in a new light…when people think of Compton, they go straight gangsta, but it’s more than that.”
Drake’s comments about Lacy follow the latest escalation in his feud with Lamar, which began in 2014. This year, both artists released tracks targeting each other. Lamar’s “Not Like Us” accused Drake of fabrications and raised allegations about his character. During the livestream, Drake addressed the conflict, saying, “You need facts to take me out. Fairytales won’t do it.”
The exchange highlights the overlap between professional rivalries and collaborations in the music industry. Lacy’s response adds a new layer to the ongoing tension between Drake and Lamar. These disputes continue to evolve publicly, fueled by such interactions.
