Drake is an artist who is constantly being analyzed for his lyrics and his stances on important topics. In fact, over the years, the artist has faced criticism for not being vocal enough when it comes to politics.

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During his FOMO stream on Tuesday evening, Drake switched things up a bit when he dropped a bar saying “pray for Gaza.” It was a direct reference to the plight of the Palestinian people, who have been under occupation for decades. Many were quick to praise the artist for his stance, while others are taking a much more cynical approach.

For instance, one person on X pointed out the fact that Drake positively referenced New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft in the song, “Middle Of The Ocean.” It was here that he rapped, “Robert Kraft sent the jet for us, that shit was patriotic. This bar was used to suggest that Drake is some sort of hypocrite.

However, in typical X fashion, this stirred up an interesting debate about whether or not the lyrics from “Middle Of The Ocean” are a reach. The song was made well before October 7th, 2023, during a time when the conflict wasn’t as top of mind for the American public. Therefore, some feel like it’s a stretch to believe that Drake would have known Kraft’s positions on the situation.

Below, you can find multiple tweets, some of which side with Drake, while others are critical. Ultimately, this discourse just goes to show that Drake is one of the most scrutinized artists in the world. When you have his platform, this scrutiny simply comes with the territory. Whether or not that is fair is another question entirely.