When LeBron James Publicly Reflected on His Deep Bond with Drake in Heartfelt Message: "L've Learned a Lot From Him"
ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 12 – Drake replaced his LeBron James tattoo with one honoring fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 2024-25 NBA MVP who led the Thunder to their first championship.
- Drake has officially replaced his LeBron James tattoo with an OKC Thunder number 2, revealed during Wireless Festival in London, Ahmed/The Ears reported.
- Tensions rose when the NBA legend was seen at Lamar’s concert, and Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss targeted Drake, fueling the feud.
- During his February Perth performance, Drake revised his “Nonstop” lyrics and later backed the Thunder with a $800,000 bet in June.
- Reaction poured in online after the ink change, as the tattoo swap signaled a clear shift in Drake’s relationship with James.
- Choosing a fellow Toronto star underscores the statement given SGA’s Toronto roots and league-leading stats from last season.
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