Birdman, Tia Kemp, and other celebrities have weighed in amid Drake and Rick Ross trading shots after the release of Ross’ diss song, ‘Champagne Moments.’
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Actress Uma Thurman Weighs In As The Rappers Respond
As The Shade Room previously reported, on Saturday, April 13, an unconfirmed diss track presumed to feature Drake’s vocals surfaced on social media. In the audio clip, disses appeared to be sent toward Kendrick Lamar, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, Rick Ross, and others.
In the song, the artist raps about taking Ross’s girl. Additionally, they mention that “every” hit song Ross has had is due to Drake being featured.
“I might take your latest girl and cuff her like Ricky/Can’t believe he’s jumping in, this n*gga turning 50/Every song that made it on the chart he got from Drizzy/Worry ’bout whatever going on with you and—”
—Drake’s alleged response to Rick Ross pic.twitter.com/ePpuNOI2i2
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) April 13, 2024
In response, Ross released ‘Champagne Moments.’ On the track, the rapper accused Drake of having a nose job, referred to him as a “white boy,” and even alleged Drake sent a cease and desist to one of French Montana’s video shoots.
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Shortly after, Drake took to his Instagram Story to share a photo from the movie ‘Kill Bill.’ In the meme, actor Uma Thurman holds a sword as she appears to spar with multiple opponents.
Drizzy’s post appeared to hint at him readying himself for battle against multiple rappers.
The following day, Thurman took to her Instagram Story and posted a photo of her movie costume. Additionally, she tagged Drake and asked him a question.
“Need this? @champagnepapi,” she wrote.
The Shade Room chronicled Thurman’s post, and Ross took the opportunity to step into the comment section with a question.
“Think it fit me?” he wrote.
Meanwhile, Drake responded to Thurman’s post via his Instagram Story, letting the actor know to send the suit his way.
Rick Ross’ Ex Tia Kemp Enters The Convo
Amid the exchange between Thurman and Drake, Ross’ ex-girlfriend Tia Kemp also weighed in on the rap beef. On Sunday, April 14, Instagram user @livebitez captured footage from one of Kemp’s recent Instagram Lives.
In the clip, Kemp explained that she “rather be an opp than be a cop,” seemingly poking fun at her ex’s previous job working as a correctional officer, per Complex.
Watch her thoughts below.
In an additional clip captured by @livebitez, Kemp also told Drake to give her a call, seemingly implying that she has disparaging information to share about Ross.
Birdman Makes It Clear Where His Loyalty Lies
Then, on Sunday, April 15, Birdman, the CEO of Cash Money Records, took to his Instagram Story. According to Forbes, Cash Money helped launch the careers of Drake, Nicki Minaj, and other notable rappers.
In his post, the 55-year-old shared a throwback photo of him and Drizzy, making it clear that the ‘6 God’ has his support.
“@champagnepapi I’M RIDIN WITH YOU 4L… I GOT UR BAK…” he wrote.
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