Top5 Reacts After Drake Posts His Opp Pressa’s New Album — Then Reconnects With Kendrick Lamar’s Cousin in New Viral Twist

Toronto rap watchers are glued to their screens again after a major plot twist hit the city’s hip-hop ecosystem. This time, the spark came directly from Drake — and the person reacting was none other than Top5.

Earlier this week, Drake posted Pressa’s new album “Therapy” on his Instagram Story with the caption:

“New machine out now ❄️❄️❄️”

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For most Toronto artists, being boosted by Drake is a blessing.
For Top5, however, the gesture was seen as a deep act of disloyalty — because Pressa is his well-known opp.

Screenshots and voice recordings circulating online show Top5 expressing exactly how he felt:

“Drake was disloyal for posting Pressa.”

That moment alone generated massive discussion, but what came next sent things into full viral overdrive.

Top5 Responds by Posting Kendrick Lamar Content

Shortly after Drake promoted Pressa’s album, Top5 took to Instagram with a bold counter-move.

He posted a picture of Kendrick Lamar holding multiple GRAMMYs, with Toronto accounts interpreting it as:

A symbolic jab at Drake
A shift in allegiance
A message that Top5 wasn’t playing about loyalty

For a rapper who once received global attention through Drake’s co-signs, the post marked a major turning point.

Top5 Then Reignites Friendships With Kendrick’s Cousin, Hitta J3

Adding more fuel, viral screenshots showed Top5 back in friendly communication with Hitta J3, Kendrick Lamar’s cousin.

Hitta J3 even tweeted:

“He know the real now lol
Certified what”

Fans immediately tied the dots together:

Drake posted Top5’s opp
Top5 felt betrayed
Top5 responded by elevating Drake’s biggest rival, Kendrick
Kendrick’s cousin publicly supported the move
Top5 and Hitta J3 began joking and messaging like old friends

The timing couldn’t be more explosive given how the Drake vs. Kendrick war dominated 2024.

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Leaked DMs Show the Two Reconnecting

The DMs between Top5 and Hitta J3, now making rounds online, show:

“Oh we homies now lol ❤️”
“My dawg what uppp”
“What’s hannin gang… stay true to you ❤️”

This wasn’t just casual talk — it signaled a reunion between Toronto’s most controversial rapper and the Compton family tied to Kendrick’s global takeover.

Why This Moment Is Blowing Up

1. Toronto Politics Make This Huge

Pressa and Top5’s history is long, public, and deeply Toronto-specific.
When Drake — the biggest artist in Canadian history — posts Pressa, it hits deeper than just music.

2. Top5 Interpreting It as “Disloyalty” Is What Triggered Everything

His frustration was so strong that it shifted rap alliances, at least symbolically, across international lines.

3. Reconnecting With Kendrick’s Camp Is a Bold Move

Kendrick’s cousin showing support on social media makes the moment even more dramatic.

4. Drake’s Name Means Headlines

Anytime Drake interacts with Toronto artists — positively or negatively — the internet reacts instantly.

How This Affects the Ongoing Drake vs. Kendrick Conversation

The Drake–Kendrick feud was already one of the most intense moments in modern hip-hop.
Having a Toronto figure like Top5 suddenly amplify Kendrick imagery — immediately after being upset with Drake — adds a new layer to the narrative.

This isn’t just local politics anymore.
It’s becoming part of the bigger cultural story.

This situation is a rare blend of: