Drake Shuts Down “Snake” Claims in Amsterdam Speech, Says His Karma Is “Straight”
Drake is setting the record straight. While performing in Amsterdam this week as part of his $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK EU tour with PartyNextDoor, the Canadian rapper took a moment to speak directly to his fans—addressing ongoing narratives about his character in the music industry and emphasizing the importance of positive energy.
“I hope you get everything you want,” Drake told the crowd, as captured in fan footage shared by Complex. “Never give up. Keep going, not even on some preachy sht. This might be the moment that you need to hear it. And the biggest thing I would say to you is I didn’t get here by being a piece of sht. I didn’t get here by being a snake. I didn’t get here by being a d*ckhead. I got here by being good to people, being nice to people, and my karma is straight.”
His words come during a period of intense scrutiny and commentary following his recent feud with Kendrick Lamar, who publicly accused him of industry manipulation and dishonesty in a string of viral diss tracks earlier this year. Though Drake didn’t mention Kendrick directly during his Amsterdam speech, fans online quickly drew the connection, sparking debates on social media.
“That’s why I’m still on stage in 2025, trust me,” Drake continued. “And I appreciate you always supporting me, always being there for me. I love y’all. I don’t have no jokes tonight. I usually tell a joke or some sh*t but tonight it’s no jokes. It’s just love. I appreciate you so much. I’m working on this album for y’all, Iceman. We got a lot to talk about.”
The emotional moment added a new layer to the anticipation surrounding Iceman, his forthcoming solo studio album. While a release date has yet to be confirmed, Drake has dropped two singles from the project so far. The latest, “Which One” featuring UK rapper Central Cee, is already making waves and expected to debut high on the Billboard Hot 100. The duo recently performed the track live together for the first time in Manchester, marking one of the tour’s standout moments.
Online reactions to Drake’s Amsterdam address have been mixed. Some fans praised his transparency and vulnerability, while others poked fun at the motivational tone. One viral comment on X (formerly Twitter) read, “Kendrick Lamar turned this n***a into a motivational speaker,” while another joked, “The white side of Drake is so good at being a victim.”
Regardless of public opinion, Drake seems focused on clearing the air and staying centered as he enters this next chapter in his career. With Iceman on the horizon and his European tour still underway, all eyes remain on the 6 God as he works to remind the world who he is—and how he got here.
