LeBron James, the superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers, has built friendships with numerous high-profile personalities beyond the basketball court. Among these, his close bond with Canadian rapper Drake has always stood out. However, recent events suggest that their friendship might be reaching a turning point after Drake made a surprising move on social media.

In a post by NBA Central on X (formerly Twitter), it was revealed that Drake has unfollowed LeBron James on Instagram, raising eyebrows among fans. But LeBron wasn’t the only one to feel the impact of this decision; Drake also unfollowed several other notable figures, including Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan, rappers Playboi Carti and Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, and media personality Joe Budden.

The reasons behind Drake’s sudden actions remain unclear, but speculation is rife. Recently, LeBron was seen enjoying Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us” during the offseason, a song that has been interpreted as a diss towards Drake. This public display of support for Kendrick could be the catalyst for Drake’s decision to distance himself from LeBron.

Fans quickly took to the comments section of NBA Central’s post, sharing their theories on the matter. One user quipped, “Drake after seeing LeBron at the Kendrick Lamar concert,” while another pointed out, “He doesn’t wanna be associated with anyone who’s on the diddy list.” Many speculated about a possible connection between LeBron and Kendrick, with one fan saying, “My goat was vibing to ‘Not Like Us,’ and I don’t blame Drake for feeling some type of way.”

As LeBron navigates a tumultuous offseason, including recent trolling from his son, Drake’s unfollowing could create more headlines and intrigue. Fans are eager to see how this bold move will affect their dynamic moving forward.