Drake Taunts DeMar DeRozan During Raptors Game in Toronto

TORONTO, ON - Drake received a pointed response from NBA star DeMar DeRozan after teasing him during a matchup between the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings. DeRozan, a former Raptors player now with the Kings, made his first return to Toronto since appearing in Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" music video and performing at the rapper’s recent Pop Out concert.

Throughout the game, Drake, watching courtside, locked eyes with DeRozan and made a series of playful, cutting comments about the Compton-born player. The Canadian rapper joked with TSN, saying, "If you ever put up a DeRozan banner, I’ll go up there and pull it down myself," adding, "Unfortunately, we’re playing this goof tonight, but it is what it is."

When DeRozan missed a crucial three-point attempt to tie the game, Drake was caught on camera, reportedly mouthing, "Get outta here, pussy," as he celebrated the Raptors' close 131-128 victory alongside OvO team member Chubbs.

Clips of Drake’s taunts quickly went viral on social media, with fans and sports personalities chiming in on the spirited exchange. Later, in response to Drake’s jab about a potential banner, DeRozan told reporters, "He’s gonna have a long way to climb, I’ll tell you that." DeRozan later added a playful note on Instagram, posting a clip from the movie Friday featuring Chris Tucker's character, hinting that Drake’s tough talk was all in fun.

The two share a connection through their affiliations with top rappers: DeRozan, deeply rooted in his hometown of Compton, explained in a recent Breakfast Club interview that his allegiance to Kendrick Lamar reflects his pride in his hometown. "My city, where I’m from, where I was born, where my family still lives—that comes first before anything," he said. "Toronto is like a second home, and Drake is one of the greatest to come from there."

DeRozan confirmed he hasn’t spoken to Drake since Kendrick's recent diss track that name-dropped DeRozan, fueling a friendly rivalry between the two stars and their respective cities.