“How embarrassing”- Netizens react as N.O.R.E. reveals Pusha T got upset hearing Pharrell show love for Drake on ‘Drink Champs’
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Social media questions Pusha-T's reaction to Pharrell's diplomatic approach.Few things get hip‑hop heads chomping at the bit quite like unexpected drama from within the culture’s tightest circle. Over the years, Pusha T and Drake have turned their feud into a spectator sport—diss tracks that sting, cryptic barbs that land, and every splashy public moment analyzed for hidden shots. But in the world of rap rivalries, alliances matter just as much as the bars, and there’s perhaps no higher-profile mutual collaborator than Pharrell Williams.
On a recent episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E. leaned back, glass in hand, and confessed he’d never seen Pusha lose his composure—until Pharrell casually declared equal love for both sides. That off‑the‑cuff neutrality wasn’t some media‑trained dodge; it came straight from one of rap’s most respected tastemakers. And by the sound of it, Pusha didn’t find it diplomatic—he found it downright embarrassing.
@kittysoqueen further solidified this by adding:
“How embarrassing.”
That quip echoed in the replies, with fans reading the tension loud and clear.
Nore tells a story to Bootleg Kev about how the only time he heard Pusha T raise his voice and get so upset
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) July 7, 2025
is when he watched Pharrell say he loves both Drake and Pusha on Drink Champs pic.twitter.com/rnLmXKaaTaPusha, typically stoic, apparently “lost it” at the neutral stance. It’s the kind of moment rap fans live for—where celeb diplomacy becomes the ultimate trigger.
“So strange”: Why netizens are puzzled by Pusha T’s reaction to Pharrell’s love for both
Social media didn’t waste a beat responding to N.O.R.E.’s revelation. Starved for hot takes, fans dropped tweets that doubled as reality checks:
“I never understood Pusha T's one sided beef with Drake.” -exclaimed @KingDante94, in agreement with most other spectators.
“I hate when people say I probably shouldn’t but proceed full steam ahead.” -@Liveandirect251
“Why does Pusha hate Drake this much? It's so strange.” -and thus @TruthTalk100 spoke for the rest of the comments.
“People will defend this but then get mad at Drake being upset about half of his homies switching sides 😂" -@killoverse1000
“He was supposed to keep this one to himself.” -@wallstreethuss
These reactions underscore the bewilderment many feel about the Pusha‑Drake saga, especially now that Pharrell, long a mutual collaborator with both, didn’t pick sides. That neutral praise sparked outrage. Add in the public nature of the comment (“on Drink Champs,” no less) and it transforms a general diplomatic stance into a public relations misstep in a feud where optics matter. After all, Pusha’s beef wasn’t just about bars, it became identity, legacy, and loyalty squared against Drake’s mainstream dominance. Seeing Pharrell side-step it? That’s akin to stepping on a landmine.
The Pusha T-Drake feud and Pharrell’s balancing act
The Pusha T vs. Drake feud dates back to 2018, exploding when Pusha dropped “The Story of Adidon,” a brutal takedown that revealed private details and threatened Drake’s soul. Since then, their rivalry has become one of rap’s most public feuds, fueled by diss tracks, cryptic social media shots, and industry sides taken. Pusha has maintained a relentless focus, while Drake’s responses have mixed aggression with introspection.
N.O.R.E.’s retelling adds nuance: Pharrell visited Drink Champs back in 2020 and, when prompted, expressed love for both artists. Instead of siding with his long‑time friend Pusha, Pharrell shaded diplomatic neutrality, lamenting the beef and calling Drake “pure and loyal.” He credited both men’s zodiac signs (Taurus and Scorpio) as part of what made their clash emotionally volcanic and more personal than commercial.
That moment of impartiality apparently stung. According to N.O.R.E., Pusha left a voicemail fuming:
“Drake wouldn’t have picked both of us, Drake would’ve picked him!”
It’s revealing: Pusha expected Pharrell to toe the line. His indignation signals that in rap, neutrality isn’t always golden, it can be seen as betrayal.
Whether you side with Pusha’s intensity or Pharrell’s diplomacy, one thing’s clear: in the hip‑hop world, feelings are never neutral. And as netizens gleefully pointed out, some neutral takes are more embarrassing than bravery.