Drake Shouts Out Melyssa Ford on “GIMME A HUG,” Sparking Conversation

Melyssa Ford is embracing the recognition she received from Drake on his track GIMME A HUG. The song, featured on $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, has been making waves online, particularly for its nod to Ford and the diss aimed at Joe Budden in the same lyric.

“Melyssa Ford, you a legend from the 6ix, hate to see you with a d**k-sucker,” Drake raps on the track. Initially, Ford admitted she was still processing the mention. “I’m still processing. I’m just still processing,” she shared. “I mean, it’s great. It’s awesome. I mean, it’s not the first time, though. It’s not even the second, it’s not even the third.”

Drake played another move by sending Ford flowers and a card for Valentine’s Day.

Drake ART OF WAR savagery on Joe Budden via Melyssa Ford 😂😂😂 (On todays Patreon episode below) pic.twitter.com/2BUxvjycl9

— ⚱️SL⚱️ (@SL77707) February 21, 2025

MELYSSA FORD ON DATING DRAKE

This is diabolical if Drake really sent this to the pod lol pic.twitter.com/OyBtDQ2KE8

— Jake Skillz (@jake_skillz) February 21, 2025

Ford and Drake share a history, having been linked romantically in the past. She previously opened up about their rumored relationship during an interview on Drink Champs, where she described him as “very dramatic.” When host Noreaga pressed her on details—particularly asking if “Drake ate the a**”—she remained coy. “You’ll never have full confirmation as to what actually transpired… That’s an assumption on your part!” she replied.

Despite keeping certain details private, Ford spoke highly of her connection with Drake. “I cannot lie, and [I have to] say that part of the attraction with him is how smart and cerebral and Canadian he was,” she explained. “We spoke the same non-verbal language… There was an unspoken language, and I really, truly f**king adored him.”

As the song continues to stir discussion, Ford’s reaction makes it clear—she’s taking the shout-out in stride.