A viral video shows Drake throwing a slipper at a drone that captured footage of him using a gambling site. Netizens suspect the clip is staged, pointing out possible product placement and inconsistencies. Watch the video and read more details! Another viral moment has found its way in Drake’s life: this time concerning a drone hovering inside his apartment. The rapper, currently embroiled in a public spat with Kendrick Lamar, was caught on tape reacting to a sudden appearance of the drone. However, the clip became suspect as many users questioned its authenticity: Was this for real?
The Viral Drone Video of Drake
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A recently surfacing clip shows a drone flying around Drake’s apartment, capturing footage of his workspace: a laptop open on a gambling website. As Drake enters the room, he seems slightly startled before swatting at the drone with a slipper. The drone, however, skillfully avoids his projectile and flies right out the apartment into the sky.
While the footage became a hit on social media in no time, many users over at X (formerly known as Twitter) found the scene suspicious. Some pointed out discrepancies in the setting and patterns that could eventually lead to the conclusion that this was scripted, not a real moment of surprise.
Social Media Reactions
The online community wasted no time investigating the scene. One user stated: “This is so staged it’s insulting that he thought we’d believe it.” One embarrassment was noted when another one commented: “You can literally see the drone operator’s reflection in the shot—totally staged.”
Others joined in outlining possible product placements, seeing it as Drake’s laptop screen was prominently displaying a gambling site. One wrote, “Subtle @Stake product placement: glass perfectly full, homepage feature, zero distractions… marketing team deserves a raise.” Another said, “There’s no way this isn’t an ad for that gambling site.”
Drake’s Continuous Kendrick Lamar Feud
The viral clip comes amid Drake’s continuing feud with Kendrick Lamar. The beef reached another level when Kendrick performed Not Like Us—a direct diss aimed at Drake—during the Super Bowl halftime show. Fans of both artists have been placing this back-and-forth under the microscope, analyzing every little detail for any hidden messages.
Drake just recently released his new album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, with PartyNextDoor. On the song Gimme a Hug, he seems to reference his ongoing feuds. He also made symbolic gestures during a performance in Australia by sporting a hoodie with fake bullet holes, meaning he is still going strong as he endures shots thrown at him.
Whether this drone incident was a ridiculous publicity stunt or an actual infringement on privacy, either way, it has surely kept Drake trending-and conversing about his ongoing feud and new releases.
