Rick Ross, you’re in trouble now, and here’s why he got beat up. Boom, see that? When you see me, check me. Canada, bro, white boys, and a random call saying, “Hey, by the way, the guy Drake’s talking to at the end of the video with the bandana? That’s one of the leaders of the Hell’s Angels.”
Y’all, Drake really needs to go underground at this point because the allegations against him aren’t stopping. Recently, Rick Ross got jumped in Canada, and many folks think Drake is behind it. Apparently, Drake wanted to put Ross in his place for running his mouth during their beef. And guess what? He allegedly hired white racists to do his dirty work. This isn’t the wildest rumor because, over the years, Drake has hinted at having ties with one of Canada’s most dangerous biker gangs, the Hell’s Angels. And the guys who jumped Ross were reportedly from that same gang.
Was Kendrick really proven right again? Did Drake really hire white racists to teach Ross a lesson? Let’s find out. The craziest part about this whole clip is hearing a minor in the background saying, “Yeah, that’s the worst part about the clip.” Let’s see what people are saying in the comment section. Somebody says, “Yo, can.” And the song.
So, Ross got jumped. Rick Ross took the stage for the Ignite Music Festival at Vancouver’s Plaza of Nations on June 30th, 2024. He had the audience dancing to Waka Flocka Flame, SG, CK, and Mercules. It was a good performance. Unfortunately, Ross didn’t have the luxury of going home satisfied. After his performance wrapped up, he was making his way through the crowd with Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” blasting through the speakers. It looks like the diss track turned up the tension. I’m willing to bet a hundred bucks that these two were not talking about the weather because the next thing you know, Ross spills his drink in a man’s face and punches are thrown. Someone yells angrily, “You in our city? What’s up
Eventually, someone ends up on the ground unconscious, and that’s when the crowd finally disperses. Fortunately, Ross wasn’t hurt too badly, but news about him getting beat up quickly spread across the internet. It became the talk of the town! 50 Cent didn’t miss a beat, mocking Ross for being caught off guard.
“Hey guys, I just saw a very unfortunate situation that took place in Canada. I hope that brother made it home safe and now has a different perspective on what to do and what not to do while you’re out in the world. That part where the young guy did this little move and got knocked out right there—that does not reflect him, that reflects his camp. He might need to go get the dream chasers or the 305 Killers.”
However, the reaction that had everyone talking came from Drake. Ross’s arch-nemesis liked a post from the IG account Keep 66 Solid about the attack, with the caption, “S/O Vancouver for chin-checking the double chin on Canada Day.” Despite this, Rick wasn’t shaken up after the incident. He posted a video of himself laughing while enjoying a glass of champagne, letting all the haters know he was perfectly fine. He also shared a picture of himself at the airport with his plane in the background, captioned, “Vancouver, it was fun till next time.” While Ross seemed ready to brush off the incident, fans were only getting started. According to a Toronto music Twitter page Keep 66 Solid, one of the men who jumped Ross was a Hell’s Angels member and rapper, Icarus. The account posted a picture of the man in question with the caption, “It’s ironic that a white boy punched Rick Ross in the face. Meet Icarus, a rapper and Hell’s Angel from British Columbia.”
For those who don’t know, Hell’s Angels is an international outlaw motorcycle club with members riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles. They’re one of the most dangerous gangs in Canada, with ties to illegal substance trafficking, targeted violence, and trafficking. More importantly, the gang has been linked to hate crimes and white supremacist values. Back in a 2000 BBC interview, Sonny Barger, an outlaw biker, said, “The club as a whole is not racist, but we probably have enough racist members that no black guy is going to get in it.”
Hell’s Angels and Drake: This is where things get complicated. Rumors are swirling that Drake has ties to this notorious motorcycle gang. If you think this is just another attempt to tarnish his reputation, you might want to hear the whole story.
Back in 2018, Travis Scott accidentally posted a photo of Drake wearing a dark hoodie with “Toronto” written on it, along with a circular logo and the slogan “Support Downtown Big Red Machine” and the number 81. This hoodie probably came from Route 881 Toronto, a store that sells Hell’s Angels merchandise. The store’s Instagram account even reposted the photo of Drake wearing the hoodie. Whether Drake wore it intentionally or it was a stylist’s choice, it raised eyebrows among local authorities. Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton of BC’s anti-gang Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit commented, “It’s extremely disappointing,” noting that it wasn’t appropriate for someone with Drake’s public stature.
For Drake, who holds the key to the city of Toronto and serves as an ambassador for the Toronto Raptors, wearing Hell’s Angels attire was seen as problematic. Houghton emphasized that no one should be promoting gang-related merchandise. But why was it such a big deal? Some might argue that it was just a logo, but Drake’s choice likely wasn’t random. Fans have pointed out that Drake has referenced the gang in his music for years.
In “God’s Plan,” Drake raps, “Fifty dub, I even got it tatted on me. 81, they’ll bring the crashers to the party.” The number 81 stands for HA, representing Hell’s Angels, implying Drake’s close ties to the gang. Additionally, in the “Family Matters” music video, a man wearing a bandana appears, later identified as Hell’s Angels member Andrew Kerru. DJ Akademiks even mentioned receiving a call from a Toronto insider confirming the man’s identity as one of the leaders of Hell’s Angels, who allegedly lives in Drake’s neighborhood.
Drake’s connection to Hell’s Angels seemed evident when he posted a picture of a bike, interpreted by some as a nod to the gang. In his song, Drake also references gang ties: “If you had a set, they’d give you a DP, but you civilian gang in real life, you PC. You know who really bang a set? My N-word YG. You know who really bang a set? My N-word Chuck T. You know who even bang a set out there is CB.” These lyrics sparked speculation that Drake was subtly boasting about his street connections while dissing Kendrick Lamar’s.
The ending of the “Family Matters” video also raised eyebrows, with its eerie vibe suggesting Drake might be planning something sinister with a Hell’s Angels leader. Fans have debated the significance of these connections, but it’s clear that Drake’s ties to the notorious motorcycle gang are more than just casual.
The whole scene where Drake is walking and talking to this guy—it’s really dark. There’s just something ominous about it. It felt like Drake was ordering a hit or something, especially when you look at his facial expressions. He doesn’t look like he’s having a friendly chat; it looks serious, really serious. It definitely felt dark.
And that’s not the only time Drake has shown off his connections with the Hell’s Angels. In his diss track “The Heart Part 6,” he says, “My Montreal connects stand up, not fall down.” For those who don’t know, Montreal is the base for the Hell’s Angels, with many of them operating out of the city. During a beef, Drake even posted a picture of a Hell’s Angels motorbike on Instagram. Canadian journalist Joe Warmington confirmed Drake’s mention of his ties to one of Canada’s most notorious gangs, saying it was just for street cred.
“He knows what it means, and he knew exactly what he was doing and signaling,” Joe said.
Joe, let’s talk about what this means. The Hell’s Angels like to claim they’re just a motorcycle club, just a bunch of biking enthusiasts. But we all know this is organized crime, involving drug trafficking and other serious activities. Ask any police officer what the Hell’s Angels really are. So, what is Drake saying by wearing a t-shirt that displays the colors and logo of an organized crime outfit?
“I think he’s trying to gain street cred through the Hell’s Angels,” Joe suggested.
The Hell’s Angels aren’t known for their diversity. Considering Drake’s Blackness, this association is even more complicated. Joe mentioned that the Hell’s Angels aren’t exactly diverse. So, what does it say when Drake endorses a gang known for violence against the Black community? Someone commented on Drake posting the gang’s bike, saying, “The gang notorious for not letting black people join LMAO, the jokes write themselves.”
People have a point calling out Drake on this. He’s spent his whole career arguing that he’s Black, but people have a hard time accepting his place in the Black community because he’s biracial.
“Some of my blackest friends can be just as cruel, making you feel excluded or like you don’t belong. Sometimes I feel like my accomplishments aren’t celebrated. When people say Drake is the artist of the decade, I don’t think anyone says, ‘Wow, a Black artist is the artist of the decade.’ I haven’t heard that. I identify as a Black man.”
During his beef with Kendrick, Drake’s Blackness kept coming up. Kendrick even said Drake shouldn’t use the n-word. Meanwhile, Drake seemed determined to prove he was Black. But if he’s so keen on proving his Black identity, what kind of message is he sending by wearing a Hell’s Angels hoodie? Maybe Kendrick was right to call him a colonizer. One person even posted evidence and wrote, “Drake should denounce white supremacy and white supremacist gangs. His connection to Hell’s Angels leader Andrew Kerru and their criminal activities should be investigated.”
It’s not just the hypocrisy that stands out. The Hell’s Angels have deep ties to the criminal underworld, and Kendrick accused Drake of some serious stuff during their beef. So, is this a weak spot for Drake? Some people think the idea of Drake being part of an outlaw motorcycle club is a stretch. It doesn’t fit his image, and he might just be friends with the Hell’s Angels member from the music video because they’re from the same neighborhood. One person explained it well:
“At the end of the day, it’s all about business and money. Drake isn’t a member of the Hell’s Angels. It’s funny to even think that. He’s an artist and a rapper, but that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t support him if there’s business involved. The Hell’s Angels run a lot of things here, including various businesses and political endeavors. They’ve probably invested with him, laundered money, etc. Their relationship likely developed into a friendship over time.”
This brings us back to the main point: it’s all about money. The extent of their investment in Drake and the returns they get will determine their support. Drake might feel cornered with people criticizing his song “Not Like Us.” And Rick Ross didn’t sit back during the Drake vs. Kendrick feud; he took shots at Drake whenever he could. So, maybe Drake targeted Rick Ross because it was easier, especially since Rick was in Canada with minimal security.
It’s possible to be affiliated with a gang on the down low. Jesse Ventura, the former pro wrestler and Minnesota governor, was part of the Mongols motorcycle club for years without anyone knowing. Some folks think Drake might have ties to the Hell’s Angels, possibly hiring them to intimidate Rick Ross during their feud. One person commented, “Drake being affiliated with the Hell’s Angels, a racist biker gang, says a lot about his loyalties. Anyone still defending him should reconsider.”
Another comment read, “Drake’s connection with a white supremacist biker gang, the Hell’s Angels in Canada, and the continued support for him is baffling.”
What do you think? Did Drake really involve the Hell’s Angels in his feud with Rick Ross? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
