Many people are eager for more drama involving Drake this year, whether they are die-hard fans or major critics. However, his supporters are cautious about rumors suggesting that he’s feuding with others or facing hostility. This caution is echoed by the Barbz, who are closely analyzing Nicki Minaj's recent livestream. During the stream, she appeared to make remarks about "ugly boy 1" and "ugly boy 2" in reference to working with "ugly girls." Many interpreted this as frustration directed at Drake and his OVO collaborator PARTYNEXTDOOR for collaborating with Latto and Ice Spice. DJ Akademiks commented on the situation, expressing disbelief that Nicki treats the music industry like high school, noting that artists should be focused on making money rather than engaging in petty conflicts.
For numerous fans of both Drake and Nicki, this narrative doesn’t add up. Some Barbz argue that Nicki hinted they were going to create a fake story to show how quickly the media jumps on headlines, which is an unusual tactic but might have succeeded if true. On another note, Nicki and her Young Money associates were thriving during the Kendrick battle, and she seemed to play their collaborations right after her comments in the livestream. There are no solid signs indicating who she was addressing, leaving much to interpretation based on the recent context.
While there may be some tension regarding these collaborations, it seems unlikely that there’s any real conflict brewing. The same can be said for the rumored issues between Drake and Lil Wayne, with Wayne sending some peculiar signals lately. However, like the situation with Nicki, it seems unlikely that Akademiks and others are fully grasping the reality. Only time will reveal what unfolds with Young Money in the public eye.