Drake Apologizes To iShowSpeed After Hypocritically Barking At Goth Girl

Drake swapped the recording studio for the spotlight of a dating show over the weekend, participating in a massive 20v1 format. The event featured several high-profile social media personalities, including Lena The Plug and Lily Phillips, all vying for the superstar's attention.

The competition concluded with a viral goth girl taking the win, a result that aligns with Drake's well-documented preference for the aesthetic. In a characteristic display of wealth, the rapper even went as far as purchasing a home for the winner's mother during the broadcast.

A Canine Contradiction

Despite the grand gestures, the moment that truly set the internet ablaze involved a specific request from the winner. When the goth girl tested Drake's claim that he would do anything she asked, the OVO mogul responded by barking at her on command.

This behavior immediately caught the eye of popular streamer iShowSpeed. Years ago, Speed had sought romantic advice from Drake, who explicitly told him that the secret to attracting women was to stop barking at them.

Speed was quick to call out the hypocrisy during a recent stream. Watching the footage of the Toronto star, the streamer noted, "He was talking all of that sh*t, and now Drake barking."

Drake Retracts the Rules

Acknowledging that he had broken his own cardinal rule of dating, Drake took to Instagram to address the young creator. Using the streamer's real name, he wrote, "Darren... I retract my statement."

While the exchange appears to be all in good fun, the reaction from the public remains mixed. Some fans are praising Drake for showing off his lighter, self-deprecating side after a year of heavy rap feuds.

However, critics suggest that these viral antics play right into the hands of his detractors. For some, the spectacle serves as more fuel for the narrative recently pushed by Kendrick Lamar during their high-profile lyrical battle.