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Ice Spice has shared a story about the time she took Drake’s plane, revealing that the gesture didn’t suggest that they were “besties.”
In a profile with Rolling Stone that launched on Thursday (July 25), Ice spoke about her relationship with Drizzy, among other topics.
She began: “We was on the jet like, ‘Wait, Drake’s flying us out? Like, gag. When we saw him, I was like, ‘Nah, this is crazy.’ He’s just casually there. There’s mad random people around, and he’s just, like, blending in somehow.”
The “Princess Diana” rapper also said that she hopes she can work with Drake at some point in the future, before revealing the nature of their relationship: “We talk, but we never really was on some bestie shit. He’s excited for Y2K!, he told me.”
She also reflected on the beef between The 6 God and Kendrick Lamar. She refused to take sides, having said: “I’m a music lover. So, I appreciate the sport of it — I think it’s really cool.”
Part of the reason why Ice Spice and Drake may never be besties is because of subliminal shots fired in the past.
Back in February of 2023, Drake un-followed and then re-followed the “Munch” rapper on Instagram following an initial meet-up in Toronto.
Drake and Ice Spice first linked in August 2022 after the 24-year-old caught the former’s attention with her breakout hit “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and freestyle on On the Radar Radio. This led to Drizzy flying her out to Toronto to attend his OVO Fest, where fans captured photos of Ice in the crowd.
Recalling the surprise encounter with Drake, she told Spotify’s RapCaviar at the time: “Linking up with him was so cool. Like, he’s mad nice and respectful. We went to OVO Fest. It was exciting because it was like his first time performing in Toronto, I think in like a couple of years. So it was just a movie, everybody was excited.”
However, he seemingly dissed her on “BackOutsideBoyz” off his Her Loss album with 21 Savage.
“She a 10 tryna rap, it’s good on mute,” Drake raps on the song, which prompted a response from Ice on Twitter when it dropped in November. “At least ima 10 [shrugging emoji] [laughing with tears emoji],” she tweeted.
But months later, Ice Spice shut down any notion of a rift when asked about the situation in an interview with The New York Times. “We’re cool,” she said. “We spoke after that a couple times and we’re good. There’s no beef.”
Zara Larsson has indicated that she may have cancelled her December 3 appearance at the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The singer initially confirmed that she would not attend, before removing the comment and sharing a more detailed explanation of why the performance no longer feels right for her.
The Swedish star was scheduled to take the stage at Etihad Live on Yas Island during the Yasalam After-Race Concerts. Zara and Lewis Capaldi were due to launch the weekend’s entertainment. However, supporters encouraged her to reconsider the booking because of concerns surrounding the United Arab Emirates’ reported connections to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary organisation accused of committing atrocities during the nation’s civil conflict.
A fan commented: “Please read about what UAE is doing to Sudan then cancel your Abu Dhabi show!” Zara responded: “I will not be going to Abu Dhabi.” Fans later realised that both comments had been removed.
She then shared that she had been considering what it means for her, as an artist, to perform in particular countries.
The Midnight Sun singer explained: “I think about that a lot in my life as an artist… I wanna perform and spread joy and music for people in every country, because no single person is their government.
“I’ve met so many wonderful people from every corner of the world and I know this to be true in my heart. I love people, and I love my fans soooo much.”
Zara acknowledged that her original comment “maybe came off as an impulsive response,” but explained that she had given the booking serious thought. She now believes withdrawing is the decision that “aligns with me the most right now, for many different personal reasons beyond politics.”
She continued: “Maybe I’ll delete both comments and do a better statement soon. I hope to sing with you in the beautiful future!”
