Drake’s latest leaked song, “Fighting Irish Freestyle,” has ignited online debates with fans speculating it includes subliminal disses aimed at NBA stars LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan. Released briefly on YouTube by producer Conductor Williams before being removed, the track reflects Drake’s introspective side, addressing betrayals and lingering conflicts from 2024.
One line, “The world fell in love with the gimmicks, even my brothers got tickets, seemed like they loved every minute,” points toward feelings of personal betrayal. Many fans interpret “brothers” as references to James and DeRozan, both of whom were closely aligned with Drake before recent tensions arose.
James’ bond with Drake, symbolized by Drake’s tattoo of James’ jersey number, has seemingly strained after the Lakers star attended Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out concert in June 2024. Adding to the friction, DeRozan featured prominently in the music video for Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us,” which takes shots at Drake.
The song’s title, referencing the mascot of James’ high school, St. Vincent-St. Mary, adds another layer to the speculation.
Beyond the drama, “Fighting Irish Freestyle” delves into deeper themes, with Drake candidly exploring loyalty, addiction, and familial struggles. Fans continue dissecting its lyrics, anticipating responses from James, DeRozan, or Kendrick Lamar.
As tensions flare, the leak underscores Drake’s duality—mixing subtle feuds with raw vulnerability. Fans will be watching closely to see how this lyrical saga unfolds.
That new Drake song is called Fighting Irish Freestyle….. so yeah them bars is about Bron pic.twitter.com/EqPTs5EfuG
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