Jagmeet Singh apologizes for having attended the concert of Kendrick Lamar after Drake called him

Jagmeet Singh apologized on social networks for attending a concert by Kendrick Lamar in Toronto during the weekend after receiving strong criticism from fans and rapper Drake.

Singh, the former Federal NPD chief, was spotted inside the Rogers Center during one of the consecutive shows in Toronto de Lamar, part of the great national tour with Sza. We do not know which spectacle he attended, but the photos of Singh during the event quickly started to circulate online, drawing attention to his controversial attendance.

Drake publicly weighed on Singh’s decision by publishing a screenshot of an Instagram message he sent to Singh, saying: “You are a gaffeur.”

Singh responded publicly a few hours later, explaining herself in an Instagram story. “I went for Sza, not Kendrick,” wrote Singh. “I was born in this city. I love this city. But a real speech, I understand. I shouldn’t have done at all. ”

The apology occurs in the middle of increased tensions in the world of hip-hop.

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The Toronto de Lamar shows were his first in the city from a quarrel that was very publicized between the two rappers.

One of the most viral moments of the concerts came during Lamar’s performance Not like usA dissigned track intended for Drake. The song obtained a standing ovation and songs of “One More Time” from the crowd.

Despite the answer, the song sparked Drake’s legal action, which continues Universal Music Group, which represents both Lamar and Sza, claiming that the song falsely portrays it as a pedophile and has endangered its security.

None of the allegations of the trial was tested in court.

In his statement, Singh clearly indicated that he did not intend to take sides but recognized his position on social networks.

“Ovo and Drake raised this city and Canada,” said Singh. “For me, it will always be Drake on Kendrick.”

– with Canadian press files

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