Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive showed his support for DeMar DeRozan amid his feud with Drake by wearing a Kendrick Lamar jersey to Wednesday’s game.
The Toronto rapper ripped into The Kings and former Raptors star on Saturday for appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s “They Not Like Us” music video amid the conflict between the hip-hop giants.
When asked if the Raptors should retire DeRozan’s number after nine years with the team, the 38-year-old said he would personally remove the banner if they did so. Later in the game, he appeared to call DeRozan a “p****.”
When the teams met again in Sacramento, 67-year-old Vivek was spotted wearing a jersey with “They Not Like Us” printed on the front as he enjoyed the on-court action at the Golden One Center.
Although DeRozan didn’t think much of his performance in the music video, Drake didn’t take it lightly, undermining DeRozan’s efforts for the Six after Vince Carter’s jersey was retired.
Kings boss Vivek Ranadive wore a Kendrick Lamar jersey amid Drake’s beef with DeMar DeRozan
Drake appeared to call DeRozan a “p****” during the Kings-Raptors game in Toronto
DeRozan supporting Lamar during the beef is no surprise as they are both from Compton, California.
The six-time All-Star did not comment on his boss’ jersey, but received a different level of support in his first year with the franchise.
Toronto won Saturday’s meeting in a 131-128 slugfest north of the border. However, the Kings would avenge the loss on their turf Wednesday by winning 122-107.
DeRozan had the last laugh, leading the game with 27 points. Keegan Murray and De’Aaron Fox also scored 22 and 21 points, respectively, for the Kings.
Meanwhile, star center Domantas Sabonis impressed with a triple-double, adding 17 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists.
Sacramento improved to 5-3 as they prepared to take on the Clippers on Friday. On the other hand, the Raptors are 2-5 with the Clips on deck for Thursday.