Brief Summary
Drake's guard was shot just 3 days after
Not Like Us released, this lead some people to believe that this happened because the cover art to Not Like Us was a screenshot of Drake's house.
Long Summary
Incident Details and Investigation
A security guard was shot outside Canadian rapper
Drake's Toronto mansion around 2:00 AM on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. According to Inspector Paul Krawczyk, suspects in a vehicle fired at the guard before fleeing the scene, leaving the victim hospitalized in serious condition with multiple gunshot wounds. Police are reviewing video footage and working with Drake's team, though it remains unclear if Drake was home during the incident or if he was the intended target. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow condemned the violence but declined to provide specific details about the ongoing investigation.
Connection to High-Profile Rap Feud
The shooting coincides with an escalating public feud between Drake and American rapper
Kendrick Lamar, who recently released controversial "diss tracks" targeting each other. Lamar's chart-topping song
Not Like Us features cover art of Drake's Toronto property (known as "The Embassy") and contains serious allegations against Drake, who responded with
"The Heart Part 6" denying the claims. While police have not confirmed a connection between the feud and the shooting, the timing has raised questions about potential motives. The property, which features heightened security measures including gates twice as tall as local regulations permit, has been cordoned off with police tape as the investigation continues.*There may be errors on this page.
