Years after their highly publicized clash appeared to cool, the long running tension between Drake and Pusha T has resurfaced through a new wave of online conversation. The rivalry, which reached its peak in 2018 with Pusha T’s release of “The Story of Adidon,” marked a moment when competitive lyricism crossed into deeply personal territory. The fallout from the track reverberated throughout hip-hop, ultimately ending without a formal musical response from Drake.
The subject returned to public view after Drake interacted with a resurfaced Instagram video featuring J. Prince, a veteran music executive closely associated with his career. In the clip, Prince revisits the aftermath of Pusha T’s diss and explains why he urged Drake not to release a rebuttal record that had already been completed. According to Prince, the unreleased response carried consequences that could have extended well beyond rap and into real world harm.
At the same time, renewed attention was drawn by the circulation of Justice Department documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Among the materials was an FBI tip that included an unverified allegation referring to Pusha T as a “handler.” The claim appeared in an anonymous report mentioning several public figures, including Harvey Weinstein and Jay-Z. The allegation was not substantiated, did not lead to charges, and prompted no known investigation.
The online post that Drake engaged with captured the collision of these narratives. Its caption read, “J. Prince Video Resurfaces After Epstein Documents Name Pusha T As ‘Handler’ And Mention Jay-Z.” Shared by the account @torontorappers, the post fueled discussion and speculation across social media.
The moment illustrates how unresolved rivalries, combined with sensitive legal material and celebrity culture, continue to resurface in the digital age. Even years later, the Drake and Pusha T feud remains a recurring reference point in conversations about hip-hop, power, and public perception.