The Weeknd Threatened by Toronto Rapper Top5 for Kendrick Lamar Support Over Drake. The Weeknd is embroiled in scandal. Top5, another Toronto rapper, threatened the singer for supporting Kendrick Lamar in his Drake feud. This incident complicated the connections between these famous musicians.
The Weeknd, famed for “Blinding Lights,” was close to Drake. They looked to have grown apart over time. The Weeknd attended Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” performance earlier this year, sparking questions about his stance on Drake-Lamar’s feud.The Weeknd’s actions angered Toronto rapper Top5, who is on trial for murder. Angry, he warned on Instagram Stories.
“All these n-ggas are mad at one I dare you n-ggas to come to the 6ix #noflyzone,” he added, suggesting Toronto would not welcome The Weeknd.
Top5 continued. He captioned a photo of The Weeknd with, “@theweeknd you started doing coke now you’re from Compton?” Wait for my GGs.” Top5 associates may confront The Weeknd over his support for Kendrick Lamar, according to this threat.
Top5 has caused controversy before. He criticised Drake by showing an OVO logo on Instagram and saying, “These n-ggas ain’t do shit for street n-ggas in Toronto.” Top5 later said he was troll-baiting to see who would turn against Drake in his Kendrick Lamar fight. “When you’re trolling to see who wants The Boy in the DMs,” he remarked. Drake commented on Top5’s tweet with laughing emojis, “Send me the list 5’er,” obviously amused.
Hassan Abdibarik Ali, aka Top5, is controversial. In 2022, he was charged with murder for the 2021 Toronto assassination of Hashim Omar Hashi. Mistaken for the shooter of Top5’s brother Said, known as Foolish, Hashi was murdered. The murder occurred fewer than three days after Ali planned vengeance for his brother’s death on social media, according to court documents.
Top5 made headlines despite being arrested for complicity to murder in February 2021 and released on bail in late March. Despite being ordered not to use Instagram, he promoted his songs and claimed innocence on the platform. A tape showed him laughing, “The only run I know is the treadmill,” adding, “I didn’t do shit. Save that for God.”
This latest threat against The Weeknd highlights music industry tensions, particularly among Toronto musicians. The Weeknd’s support for Kendrick Lamar, regarded as a slight against Drake, has exacerbated these tensions.
Drake and The Weeknd have a complicated connection. Their collaboration and friendship seemed to wane. Drake featured The Weeknd on his 2011 album “Take Care.” When The Weeknd’s career took off, they seemed to grow apart.
Kendrick Lamar, another music superstar, has a lengthy quarrel with Drake. Many saw The Weeknd’s attendance at Lamar’s “Pop Out” event as a sign of allegiance in this feud.
The Weeknd’s response to Top5’s threats is unknown. Fans and industry insiders are watching intently because these tensions could affect music industry ties.
The Weeknd’s support for Kendrick Lamar has stoked rivalries and tensions. In an industry where friendships and rivalries can change swiftly, this recent instance shows how fame and relationships among top performers are unpredictable.
