Toronto Rapper Top5 Teams Up With Kanye West For Birthday
Drake has been quiet… but for how long? 👀 In this video, we give an update on Top 5’s latest antics which includes meeting up with Drake‘s frenemy Kanye West at his home.
The move comes on the birthday of the Toronto rapper and it has stirred up conversation back home in his city. With past tensions high with these major players making strategic plays, the question is — how will Drake respond?
HISTORY BETWEEN TOP5 AND DRAKE
Top5 emerged in the mid-2010s in the Toronto drill scene with a brash persona and aggressive street-influenced style. He quickly gained attention for his raw delivery and viral moments on Instagram and YouTube. Drake would end up posting the controversial rapper’s content and take a photo op on his early days.
Top5 became more controversial as he built a reputation for trolling, name-dropping, and beefing with other Toronto artists. It was later revealed by Top5 that Drake helped him financially with his legal fees and he would return to the rap scene last year creating a frenzy online.
DRAKE AND KANYE’S HISTORY
As of late April 2025, the relationship between Drake and Kanye West (Ye) remains complex, marked by a mix of public support, past tensions, and ongoing speculation about potential collaborations. In a notable shift, Kanye West has publicly expressed support for Drake amid Drake’s legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG).
West described Drake’s lawsuit against UMG as a “very important moment in music history” and commended him for challenging the industry’s status quo. He stated, “I have to show Drake love for going at the machine,” indicating a newfound respect for Drake’s actions.
Ongoing Tensions and Contradictory Actions
Despite these overtures, tensions persist. In March 2025, Kanye released a track titled “Heil Hitler” from his upcoming album WW3, which included a diss aimed at Drake as reported by Hot 97. This move contradicted his earlier supportive statements and reignited discussions about their fraught relationship.
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