Drake takes jab at Justin Bieber in surprising Instagram moment

Published: Apr 08 2025

Music mogul Drake recently sparked a buzz on Instagram by publicly calling out Justin Bieber for neglecting to respond to his direct message (DM). In a playful yet candid move, the rapper took to the comments section of his Instagram post to inform his legion of followers that despite his efforts to reach out to the "Peaches" crooner, he was left waiting for a reply.

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The drama unfolded when Bieber, a colossal figure in the music industry, posted an invitation on his Instagram account, urging aspiring collaborators to hit him up with a DM. Captioning the post, "Dm me if u wanna make music together," Bieber's inbox and comment section were promptly inundated by artists eager to secure his attention.

Among the sea of excited musicians vying for Bieber's notice, Drake emerged as a standout figure. Instead of merely sending a DM into the abyss, he decided to call Bieber out directly in the comments, quipping, "I DM’d but no reply." This playful comment quickly went viral, delighting fans who cherished the unexpected humor and camaraderie displayed by two of Canada's biggest music stars.

Over the years, Drake and Bieber have shared the stage, exchanged heartfelt compliments in interviews, and toyed with the idea of a musical collaboration. This latest exchange, though lighthearted, only fuels the fans' anticipation for a potential partnership between the two icons.

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