Drake is open to settling his long-standing rap rivalry with Kendrick Lamar in a boxing match, but he wants it to be a private affair.
These two major figures in music have been involved in one of the most significant rap beefs of this generation, with their diss tracks becoming bigger than just their personal conflict. Drake is known to train in boxing, while Kendrick has some prior training in the sport.
During a conversation with Adin Ross on a Kick livestream, Drake was asked about who he would box in a celebrity match. While he didn`t specifically name Lamar, he laughed, implying the answer was obvious.
Drake Prefers Private Boxing Match with Kendrick Lamar
During a Kick livestream promoting a betting website, Adin Ross asked Drake if he would ever participate in a fight. When asked about a suitable opponent, Drake quickly laughed at the idea that there could be anyone else besides one person.
“Would you ever get in there?” Ross asked, and Drake replied “No”. When asked about the necessary financial incentive, he stopped himself and instead mentioned who the opponent would likely be. “If we were fighting, it would be at Hino’s gym or somewhere similar, behind closed doors.”
The Hino he mentioned is Hino Ehikhamenor, a Nigerian professional boxer who has trained Drake before. It appears that after both artists earned significantly from their rap feud, Drake prefers that a potential fight wouldn`t be for public profit.
Adin Ross Advised to Avoid MMA by UFC`s Dana White
Ross, naturally, could only dream of organizing such a massive fight for his Brand Risk Promotions, which recently launched influencer MMA. He hosts these events in a luxurious Miami warehouse, often attended by celebrities.
During Friday night`s commentary, Ross was joined by UFC president Dana White and Hunter Campbell. While they joked and seemed to enjoy the livestream, White gave straightforward advice when Ross, the new promoter, asked for his opinion.
The UFC CEO, who is also involved in boxing, advised Ross to “stay out of this business, it’s not as easy as it looks”. Ross seemed to take the advice in stride, laughing and saying he “might have to go back to boxing.”
