What to know
- A$AP Rocky is set to perform in Toronto at Scotiabank Arena on his Don’t Be Dumb tour, just weeks after Drake released Iceman.
- Fans believe Drake’s album contains diss references toward Rocky, including lyrics on “Firm Friends,” continuing a long-running lyrical back-and-forth.
- Some listeners also point to Rocky’s track “STOLE YA FLOW” as a possible response, adding to speculation about an ongoing feud.
- Attention is heightened by rumours that Rihanna, who attended Rocky’s Chicago show, could make a surprise appearance in Toronto.
Nearly two weeks after Drake released his highly anticipated album Iceman, where he seemingly took aim at A$AP Rocky and several other rappers, Rocky is now preparing to step onto the stage in Drake’s very own city.
Rocky is set to bring his Don’t Be Dumb world tour to Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, meaning he’ll be performing in Drake’s hometown just two weeks after Drizzy appeared to diss him on Iceman, specifically on the track “Firm Friends.”
On that song, the line “K-Y-S, A-S-A-P, that’s some s–t that you could do for me,” is widely believed by fans to be a direct jab aimed at A$AP Rocky.
This wouldn’t be the first time Drake has seemingly taken shots at the rapper. On his 2024 track “Family Matters,” he raps, “Rakim talkin’ shit again,” a reference to Rocky’s real name, Rakim Mayers.
However, some fans also believe Rocky fired back earlier this year on his own track “STOLE YA FLOW,” adding another layer to the ongoing back-and-forth.
On that song, he raps, “First you stole my flow, so I stole yo’ b*tch,” which many interpret as a reference to long-running accusations that Drake borrowed elements of Rocky’s musical style, as well as Rocky’s relationship with Drake’s ex-girlfriend Rihanna.
These moments are just part of a broader pattern of lyrical tension and alleged subliminal disses between the two artists over the past several years, with neither side fully stepping away from the narrative.
Many fans view these exchanges as part of a years-long pattern of alleged subliminal disses between the two artists.
Now, with that feud still simmering in the background, Rocky is preparing to perform in Drake’s city, Toronto, where he is also expected to perform “STOLE YA FLOW,” further fueling anticipation around the show.
What could make the situation even more attention-grabbing is the possibility of a surprise appearance from Rihanna, who attended Rocky’s opening show in Chicago.
While her appearance on Sunday remains unconfirmed, fans are already speculating. Rihanna, who has not released new music or embarked on a tour since 2016, has kept a relatively low public performance profile in recent years.
Her last show in Toronto was also at Scotiabank Arena in 2016 during her Anti World Tour.
Why Toronto is different
Unlike Chicago or Cleveland, Toronto is Drake’s hometown and the city most closely associated with his career.
While there is no indication Rocky plans to address the latest speculation during Sunday’s show, the timing of the concert has added another layer of intrigue for fans following the artists’ long-running history.
