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The Short Version
A long-running rap dispute between Drake and Pusha T (Terrence LeVarr Thornton) escalated dramatically in May 2018 with a series of diss tracks, including Pusha T's 'The Story of Adidon', which publicly alleged that Drake had a child he was keeping secret.
Latest Development
Pusha T recalls industry backlash after Drake feud
In an interview at Art Basel in Miami, Pusha T stated that after his 2018 feud with Drake, several record labels and artists backed away from him and removed him from collaborative tracks.
December 7, 2024 · Public statement
The Beef
Chronological, newest first. Every entry cites a source.
Beef timeline
December 7, 2024
Pusha T recalls industry backlash after Drake feud
Public statementIn an interview at Art Basel in Miami, Pusha T stated that after his 2018 feud with Drake, several record labels and artists backed away from him and removed him from collaborative tracks.
Source ↗June 2018
Pusha T declares the beef over
Public statementFollowing the release of 'The Story of Adidon' and the surrounding public debate, Pusha T publicly declared the feud to be over.
Source ↗May 30, 2018
Drake addresses blackface photo on Instagram
Public statementDrake issued a public statement clarifying that the 2007 blackface photograph was part of an arts project aimed at illustrating how African Americans were historically misportrayed in entertainment.
Source ↗May 29, 2018
Pusha T releases 'The Story of Adidon'
AllegationPusha T released 'The Story of Adidon', alleging Drake had a secret child named Adonis with Sophie Brussaux. The single featured artwork of Drake in blackface from a 2007 photo shoot.
Source ↗May 25, 2018
Pusha T releases 'Infrared'; Drake releases 'Duppy Freestyle'
Verified eventPusha T dropped 'Infrared' on his album Daytona, taking aim at Drake over ghostwriting allegations involving Quentin Miller. Drake answered on May 25 with 'Duppy Freestyle', challenging Pusha T's status and issuing a mock $100,000 invoice for promotional assistance.
Source ↗2016
Pusha T releases 'H.G.T.V. Freestyle'; Drake responds with 'Two Birds, One Stone'
Public statementPusha T released 'H.G.T.V. Freestyle', implying Drake utilized ghostwriters. Drake responded on 'Two Birds, One Stone', questioning Pusha T's past drug-dealing credentials.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Historical. Pusha T declared the feud over in June 2018. Although active track trading ceased, Pusha T later revealed in 2024 that the fallout led to industry peers and record labels temporarily distancing themselves from him.
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Sources
- 1.SourcePusha T recalls industry backlash after Drake feud · Dec 7, 2024
- 2.SourcePusha T declares the beef over ·
- 3.SourceDrake addresses blackface photo on Instagram · May 30, 2018
- 4.SourcePusha T releases 'The Story of Adidon' · May 29, 2018
- 5.SourcePusha T releases 'Infrared'; Drake releases 'Duppy Freestyle' · May 25, 2018
- 6.SourcePusha T releases 'H.G.T.V. Freestyle'; Drake responds with 'Two Birds, One Stone' ·
Allegations are attributed to the party that made them and are not statements of fact.