‘It’s getting worse’: Fans worried as Drake’s security guard shot at rapper’s home amid Kendrick Lamar beef
TORONTO, CANADA: A security guard who was working at Drake's mansion in Toronto was shot while he was outside the residence on May 7, reports ABC News. Police said suspects in a vehicle shot the guard at the corner of the Park Lane Circle mansion before fleeing the scene.
However, it remains unclear if Drake was at home when the incident occurred. The shooting occurred amid the rapper's beef with Kendrick Lamar.
Drake's security guard shot at rapper's Toronto home
Police said that it was too early in their investigation to speak about a motive for the shooting. "We are in contact with [Drake's] team and they are cooperating," Inspector Paul Krawczyk of the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force said.
Krawczyk claimed that because of the video quality, the police are not yet disclosing any information regarding the incident but are still reviewing the footage. He said the person who underwent surgery is now at the hospital under non-life-threatening conditions. Other than this, witnesses said that he had sustained several gunshot wounds, including one to the chest.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow told reporters she had been briefed by police about the shooting but declined to provide details. "Any shooting is not welcome in this city and I hope the police will find the people that are violating the law and catch them," she said.
The shooting comes amid a contentious beef between Drake and Lamar that has seen the pair exchange strong accusations in diss tracks released over the last several weeks.
Drake was accused of having a relationship with a minor and having a hidden daughter by Lamar, who claimed that Drake and his crew intentionally provided him with false material to deny the allegations. The cover art of Kendrick Lamar’s most recent single ‘Not Like Us’ included a Google Maps picture of Drake’s $100 million mansion. Because of this, some fans tagged the location of the mansion on Google Maps with the tag ‘Owned by Kendrick.’ However, the tag has since been taken down.
Other labels put on the house included 'CertifiedKidLover', 'Kendrick’s Pool' and 'ChildMOE-Lester'. As of now, pictures show the property has been cordoned off with caution tape as police investigate the shooting.
Internet reacts to Drake's security guard being shot
Several social media users were concerned about safety amid the Drake vs Lamar feud. A Facebook user wrote, "This is going to another level now." A user wrote, "This war between Lamar and Drake needs to be stopped."
One user wrote, "I am so concerned." Another user said, "I hope Drake's security guard is okay and recovers quickly. It's always unsettling to hear about incidents like these, especially when they happen close to home."
One user wrote, "I'm glad the police are investigating the shooting and hopefully they'll be able to find out what happened and bring those responsible to justice."
Onr user opined, "This is a concerning situation and I hope Drake's security guard makes a full recovery. It's troubling that something like this could happen, especially at his own home. My thoughts are with him and his team during this time."
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