Drake House Party Controversy: Hailey Baldwin, Madison Beer, and the Deleted Twitter Video
On May 31, 2016, a Twitter video surfaced showing rapper Drake hosting a house party, with Hailey Baldwin (now Hailey Bieber) and Madison Beer in attendance. The video, initially retweeted by Madison Beer, captured a lighthearted moment between the three, but was quickly deleted, sparking speculation and controversy.
The uproar stemmed from the ages of the people involved: Hailey Baldwin was 19, Madison Beer was 17, and Drake was 29 at the time. The closeness between the older man and the younger woman raised concerns, prompting the video to be deleted in an effort to quell controversy and avoid misunderstandings.
The incident heightened ongoing concerns about Drake’s interactions with young women. His relationships with figures such as Millie Bobby Brown and Billie Eilish have frequently made headlines over the years, raising questions about the nature of those relationships.
The controversy escalated dramatically when rapper Kendrick Lamar released his diss track, “Not Like Us,” on May 4, 2024. In the track, Lamar accused Drake of having affairs with underage women, painting Drake as a “certified pedophile.” The accompanying artwork featured photos of the alleged victims above Drake’s mansion, heightening public scrutiny.
Drake quickly responded with his own diss track, “The Heart Part 6,” vehemently denying the allegations. He refuted Lamar’s allegations as baseless attacks meant to tarnish his reputation, claiming that such behavior would be impossible to cover up given his fame.
As of July 5, 2024, Kendrick Lamar released a diss MV of Drake’s “Not Like Us” on Independence Day, exacerbating the conflict between the two.
Public opinion remains divided. Some believe the allegations are credible and cite past controversies surrounding Drake’s relationship. Others believe the allegations are unfounded and part of a long-standing feud between Drake and Lamar.
Despite Drake’s denials and support from loyal fans, the controversy still casts a shadow on his public image. The incident with Kendrick Lamar has once again drawn attention to a sensitive issue, highlighting the challenges of dealing with fame and public scrutiny.