LeBron James is set to enter his 23rd NBA season in just a few months. All signs point to it being a memorable one for the Los Angeles Lakers’ iconic No. 23. But before the spotlight shifts back to the hardwood, the 40-year-old seems determined to make the most of his offseason—tackling what can only be described as a series of high-profile side quests. Just yesterday, James surprised fans with an unexpected cameo in Tyler, the Creator’s latest music video, STOP PLAYING WITH ME. Yet, even that headline-making moment appears to be just one stop on LeBron’s ever-evolving off-court journey.

That’s because Tyler, the Creator’s latest album isn’t the only thing getting the 40-year-old in a groove lately. LeBron James is once again making headlines—not just for his moves on the court, but for his rhythm off it. While on vacation, the Lakers star was spotted at what appeared to be a beach party in an exotic location, and the moment quickly lit up social media. What had him vibing so hard this time? James was seen dancing alongside his wife to a Kendrick Lamar track, and naturally, everyone wants to know—what song had the King moving like that?

Well, if you follow hip-hop or are familiar with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Drake, you know where this is going. Yes, the James couple was vibing to Kendrick Lamar’s diss track ‘Not Like Us,’ which directly aimed at Drake. While this isn’t the first time we’ve seen James side with the Compton-based hip-hop artist, it was another person’s presence at that party that made things even more interesting. LeBron and Savannah James weren’t the only celebrities there; Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos was also in the building. 

This has sent the fans into an absolute frenzy. Mostly because before James supported Kendrick Lamar in this beef, he and Drake were pretty good friends. So much so that the Canadian rapper and singer has a James shirt tattooed on his arm. However, after LeBron was spotted alongside Kendrick at his concert, things started to go south between the Lakers star and Drake. Now, after seeing the Lakers superstar grooving to ‘Not Like Us’ yet again, it’s safe to say that LeBron James and Drake aren’t patching things up anytime soon. More so, after he took shots at Drake through his latest appearance.

LeBron James sends a subtle message to Drake

Once close friends, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Hip-Hop artist Drake now appear to be on opposite ends. What began as a subtle shift from loyalty during the Canadian rapper’s feud with Kendrick Lamar has now turned into a full public beef, and it’s safe to say that the fans of both superstars have their eyes on each move. Recently, Drake took subtle shots at the Lakers forward in his latest single, ‘What Did I Miss?’ to which James replied in his own way.

As we mentioned, LeBron James recently surprised everyone by appearing in Tyler, the Creator’s latest song, ‘STOP PLAYING WITH ME.’ While on the surface it seemed like a cool little cameo, it’s safe to say it wasn’t. Many believe that it was a subtle jab at Drake. Now, how do we know that? In the music video dropped by Tyler, the Lakers forward is seen dancing with music executive Maverick Carter and rap duo Clipse, which features the duo of Pusha T and Malice.

If you’re not aware, both Pusha T and Malice are known critics of Drake, and this only further fueled the speculation of James taking shots at the rapper even more. However, if that wasn’t enough, James even captioned a video he shared on social media, “STOP FKN PLAYING WITH ME!!!!” to make it obvious that his appearance in the music video was far from random. Now, will Drake respond to this jab thrown at him by LeBron James? No one knows. But one thing is for sure: James and Drake’s friendship seems to be a thing of the past.