"Had to leave the whole continent" — Internet reacts to Drake's Australian tour starting the same day as Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance
On November 24, 2024, during an xQc Livestream, Drake announced his 2025 tour, titled Anita Max Wynn Tour, which will take place in Australia. The tour will begin on February 9, 2024, the same day Kendrick Lamar is set to perform at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
As a result, fans have taken to X with a flurry of witty remarks, creative memes, and divided loyalties, fueling one of the year's most significant cultural debates. The timing of these events carries added weight, as Kendrick Lamar and Drizzy have been at the center of one of 2024's most prominent rap rivalries. One netizen on X commented:
"had to leave the whole continent LMFAO."
Moreover, many users on X have remarked that staying immersed in the Super Bowl LIX festivities serves as a beneficial distraction for mental well-being.
"Keeping yourself busy on Superbowl Sunday will be good for your mental health," a user on X commented.
"Since Australia is in the future, people can go to the concert and then see a better performance on tv the next day," another commented.
"Actually smart. Get the hell out of America on probably its biggest non-holiday day of the year," a third commented.
However, some users on X have criticized Drake, humorously suggesting that Kendrick Lamar's influence has impacted his career to the extent that he had to escape to Australia. Others noted that Lamar's lyrical prowess during their escalating feud, which started in March 2024, dealt a psychological blow to Drizzy.
"Kendrick has inflicted permanent psychological harm on that man😂😂," a user on X commented.
"Bro moving like a bitch since he lost the beef Did a whole live stream just to cry about Kendrick album and the superbowl performance he'll never get😂," another commented.
"Not he running to Australia on superbowl Sunday 😭 wow he so hurt Kendrick snatched his career," a third on X commented.
As of now, Kendrick Lamar has not commented on the scheduling overlap of the events, nor has Drake addressed the ongoing online reactions.
Drake’s 2025 tour coincides with Super Bowl LIX event
Speaking during a live stream hosted by xQc, Drake expressed his excitement about returning to Australia after eight years, marking a highly anticipated comeback for his fans in the region.
"February 9th for anybody that’s watching from Australia, I’m coming back to Australia for the first time in eight years. Coming back to Australia on tour. Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast… February 9 ’til like… March something," Drizzy said.
However, what truly captured attention was the timing of Drake's tour, set to begin on February 9, 2025 — the same day as Super Bowl LIX, headlined by Kendrick Lamar.
On September 8, 2024, Jay-Z, a key figure in the management of Super Bowl LIX, announced Lamar as the headlining performer for the Apple Music Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show. This announcement ignited a firestorm within hip-hop culture, sparking intense discussions and debates.
The day after the announcement, Nicki Minaj, a close friend of Drake, took to X to voice her frustration. She criticized Jay-Z, accusing him of harboring ego-driven animosity toward her and Drake.
Additionally, she expressed disappointment over the decision to overlook Lil Wayne, whom she referred to as the "GOAT," for the coveted halftime slot.
"Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego. Your hatred for BIRDMAN, Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne?!?!!! LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!! THE GOAT?!!!!!!!!!!!" Minaj wrote.
The significance of both events falling on the same day extends beyond the headline performance drama, as it also ties into their highly publicized lyrical feud.
The rivalry began in March 2024 with Kendrick Lamar's track Like That, to which Drake responded with Push Ups. This sparked a series of back-to-back diss tracks that continued until May 2024, fueling tension within the hip-hop community.
While the full tour schedule for the Canadian rapper has yet to be unveiled, Super Bowl LIX is set to take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
