Ye recently opened up about his past jealousy toward Drake, acknowledging his admiration for the rapper and even expressing a desire for Drake to speak at his funeral. On March 5, Ye took to X (formerly Twitter) to reflect on a video showing Drake’s collection of rhyme books. He admitted that jealousy once clouded his perception of Drake but that he now deeply respects his artistry.

 In an all-caps post, Ye declared, “I love Drake. I’ma say this—when I die, I need you to speak at my funeral.”

The relationship between Ye and Drake has been a rollercoaster of rivalry and reconciliation. Their bond was most notably mended in December 2021 when they came together for the Free Larry Hoover benefit concert. However, tensions reignited after Ye’s controversial Like Thatremix, yet he has continued to praise Drake in recent months, calling him the “realest one.”

While his statement about Drake garnered attention, Ye’s other posts that day sparked significant controversy. He once again made inflammatory remarks, reviving past rhetoric on sensitive topics. In one post, he wrote, “Slavery is a mutherf***ing choice,” criticizing education systems and alleging that textbooks are designed to keep people “broke and controlled.”

These statements ignited a wave of reactions online, with many questioning Ye’s motives and others condemning his remarks outright. His posts continued with yet another cryptic message: “White pussy my cocain .”

Ye’s latest comments add to his long history of controversial statements, many of which have resulted in professional setbacks, including the loss of major brand endorsements. Despite these controversies, his admiration for Drake remains evident, highlighting the complex and evolving nature of their relationship. Whether Drake will ever fulfill Ye’s request remains uncertain, but the sentiment marks another unexpected twist in their ongoing saga.