Drake and DeMar DeRozan Clash Over Raptors Jersey Retirement

The rapper's comments about DeRozan's potential jersey retirement have fueled tensions linked to the basketball player's appearance in a Kendrick Lamar diss track.

Drake, a known Toronto Raptors fan, publicly stated he would remove DeRozan's banner if the Raptors retired his jersey.
The tension is partly due to DeRozan's appearance in Kendrick Lamar's music video for 'Not Like Us,' a diss track aimed at Drake.
Drake appeared to call DeRozan a derogatory term during a game between the Raptors and DeRozan's current team, the Sacramento Kings.
DeRozan responded confidently, saying Drake would have a long way to climb to take down any potential banner.
Despite the public spat, DeRozan has expressed that he still considers Drake a friend, attributing the feud to entertainment and competitive spirit.