Drake praised London’s rap scene, calling UK lyricists the most effective on the earth and bringing Skepta onstage at Wi-fi to show his level.

Drake brought on a stir at Wi-fi Pageant 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 perfect lyricists on the earth. Mark my phrases, I don’t care what no one says,” Drake stated whereas bringing Skepta onstage. “No person can out-rap London, no one. No disrespect to America. No disrespect to my nation. However, no one can out rap London rappers. That is the most effective, that is the very best stage. That is what I aspire to be.”

DRAKE ENDS THE UK VS US DEBATE 🚨

“London rappers are the most effective lyricists on the earth”

“No disrespect to America however no one on the earth can outrap London rappers”

“That is the very best stage, that is what I aspire to be” pic.twitter.com/GPQSabUE06

— UK Rap Every 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 monitor titled “Pleasant Fireplace” earlier this week.

The monitor took purpose 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 Pageant lineup additionally featured American acts, together with Latto, Sexyy Crimson, 21 Savage, Yeat and Vanessa Carlton, however it was the UK artists who took heart stage throughout Drake’s set.

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