Drake praised London’s rap scene, calling UK lyricists the perfect on this planet and bringing Skepta onstage at Wi-fi to show his level.
Drake brought on a stir at Wi-fi Competition 2025 in London with a stunning declaration and look by Skepta, throwing his full assist behind the UK’s high rap stars and reigniting the continuing UK vs. US debate.
“The very best lyricists on this planet. Mark my phrases, I don’t care what no person says,” Drake stated whereas bringing Skepta onstage. “No person can out-rap London, no person. No disrespect to America. No disrespect to my nation. However, no person can out rap London rappers. That is the perfect, that is the best stage. That is what I aspire to be.”
DRAKE ENDS THE UK VS US DEBATE 🚨
“London rappers are the perfect lyricists on this planet”
“No disrespect to America however no person on this planet can outrap London rappers”
“That is the best stage, that is what I aspire to be” pic.twitter.com/GPQSabUE06
— UK Rap Day by day (@UKRapDaily) July 12, 2025
The Toronto rapper’s feedback got here throughout his headlining set on Sunday (July 7), the place he additionally introduced out the likes of Central Cee, Dave, J Hus, Headie One, Okay-Lure and extra.
The transatlantic debate was not too long ago ignited by Skepta, who launched a diss observe titled “Pleasant Hearth” earlier this week.
The observe took intention at Joyner Lucas and A$AP Rocky, calling out perceived variations in lyrical ability between UK and US rappers. Skepta had beforehand requested his followers which American rapper he ought to lyrically problem, prompting Joyner to step up.
The Wi-fi Competition lineup additionally featured American acts, together with Latto, Sexyy Purple, 21 Savage, Yeat and Vanessa Carlton, nevertheless it was the UK artists who took middle stage throughout Drake’s set.
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