Overview
- This week at his NOCTA Manor retreat, Drake debuted a T-shirt that reads “The only LeBron I rate is Juan,” with photos and attendee posts showing Spanish padel star Juan Lebrón Chincoa at the event.
- Outlets and social posts treat the shirt as an intentional dig at LeBron James because it swaps the NBA star’s name for Lebrón, who appears in Drake’s retreat photos.
- The item builds on a feud that sharpened after LeBron showed support for Kendrick Lamar during Drake’s dispute with Kendrick and after Drake included apparent shots at James in the song “Make Them Remember.”
- LeBron ally Rich Paul has said reconciliation “isn’t off the table,” but Drake’s public merchandise and recent lyrics indicate relations remain strained for now.
- The move is likely to keep the conflict in public view and could affect future encounters between the figures and their circles, especially as media attention follows Drake’s promotional use of NOCTA events.