Jagmeet Singh, the NDP leader, takes a moment during his speech to supporters on election night in Burnaby, B.C., on Monday, April 28, 2025. The Canadian Press
Jagmeet Singh, the former federal NDP leader, apologized on Sunday after attending a Kendrick Lamar concert in Toronto. His appearance didn’t sit well with Drake, who publicly called Singh a “goof” on social media. Drake and Lamar are in the middle of a serious rap feud.
Singh Says He Meant to See SZA
Singh explained that he didn’t go to support Lamar. He said he attended the show to watch SZA, who performs alongside Lamar on the tour. Still, social media users posted photos of Singh sitting in floor seats at the concert, where Lamar performed several tracks aimed at Drake.
Singh responded a few hours after Drake posted a screenshot showing he messaged the former leader directly. Singh later posted his apology on Instagram.
Drake and Lamar's Ongoing Rivalry
The drama between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been heating up for months. It started last summer with back-and-forth diss tracks. Lamar’s most popular diss, Not Like Us, even hit No. 1 on music charts. That same song is now part of a legal battle.
Drake recently filed a defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group, accusing them of spreading false claims through Lamar’s music. Drake’s legal team says the lyrics in Not Like Us wrongly label him as a pedophile, putting him in danger and harming his image.
Universal responded to the lawsuit by defending Lamar’s song. They said Drake’s legal complaint is simply an attempt to take down the artist who beat him in the public eye.
Singh Tries to Clear the Air
After the backlash, Singh made it clear where he stands.
“I was born in this city. I love this city,” he said in his post. “But real talk, I get it. I shouldn’t have gone at all.”
He went on to show support for Drake, writing, “OVO and Drake have lifted this city and Canada. For me, it’ll always be Drake over Kendrick.”
Singh's Political Exit
This moment comes not long after Singh’s recent exit from federal politics. In April, he stepped down as leader of the NDP following a tough election night, where he even lost his own seat.
While he may be out of politics for now, Singh’s public presence still draws attention—especially when it intersects with major moments in pop culture like the ongoing rap feud between two of the biggest artists in the world.
