“Drake’s still my man,” says DeMar DeRozan after featuring in Kendrick Lamar’s scathing diss track video

DeMar DeRozan regards Lamar as part of his extended family.

“Drake’s still my man,” says DeMar DeRozan after featuring in Kendrick Lamar’s scathing diss track video

L-R: Drake, DeMar DeRozan and Kendrick Lamar

DeMar DeRozan, a six-time All-Star, has affirmed his loyalty to Drake despite featuring in Kendrick Lamar’s music video for “Not Like Us”. DeRozan emphasized his longstanding friendship and support for Drake.

DeRozan was recently introduced as the newest member of the Sacramento Kings and expressed his gratitude towards the team. In an exclusive interview with The Sacramento Bee, he also spoke about his experiences with the rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake.

Drake’s still my man, still my man. None of it changed. It’s so easy to get overlooked and look at it for what it looks like, but at the end of the day it’s music, entertainment. Two of the biggest rappers in the world went at it from a competitive standpoint and they battled it out.
DeMar DeRozan said

DeMar DeRozan played a crucial role in unifying the community torn apart by the feud between Lamar and Drake. He had made a surprise appearance on stage during Lamar’s Juneteenth concert and was also featured in the music video for “Not Like Us”.

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In the interview, he then spoke about his involvement in the rap feud and his relationships with both artists. He regarded Lamar as part of his extended family and emphasized the positive impact of their collaboration.

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DeMar DeRozan brings experience, maturity, and mentorship to Sacramento Kings

DeMar DeRozan brings valuable experience and maturity to the Sacramento Kings, joining a young roster as a 34-year-old veteran entering his 16th NBA season. He is eager to mentor his new teammates, sharing wisdom and life experiences to help them avoid pitfalls and thrive.

The self-acclaimed “King of the Fourth Quarter” has been open about his battles with mental health and is a vocal advocate, making himself available to support others. He will share backcourt duties with De’Aaron Fox and is willing to offer personal and career advice to his new teammate.

He has already won over Kings fans by choosing Sacramento over major-market teams and signing a three-year contract. His personality and talents are expected to fit in well with the team, and fans will have plenty of time to get to know him as a person.

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