Drake pushes ‘Nokia’ music video from March 28 to March 31—fans joke “he’s scared of Ariana”

Drake has chosen to release his new music video, Nokia, on March 31 rather than March 28 - and fans have a theory. With Ariana Grande's short film, Brighter Days Ahead, coming out on the 28th, some are theorizing that Drake pushed his release date to stay out of competition. Whether strategic planning or just coincidence, one thing's certain - both releases have everyone counting down!

Drake posted on Instagram a teaser for his new music video, Nokia, and behold - it's got IMAX! What an immersive view the film-like viewing experience of Nokia is on the ultimate screen possible.

Meanwhile, the song, Nokia sat comfortably at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 8. At the rate it's going, the rapper may well have to provide the premiere in cinemas along with popcorn and reclining seats! As soon as the news came out, someone took to his X account and commented:

"he’s scared of ariana"

The second Drake postponed his new music video, fans blinked twice in conceiving theories. One of them went as far as to declare that he didn't want to compete with Ariana Grande. Either tactic or plain planning, the idea that the rapper was awkwardly rescheduling so he could get out of Brighter Days Ahead has the web in stitches!

Drake postponed his new music video, and as a result, the internet went crazy. Some thought it was a masterstroke, while others made it a meme extravaganza, saying he did not want to clash with Ariana Grande. Whatever the motive, fans did not hesitate to leave their most hilarious comments.

Let's dive into the best reactions!

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Netizens have reacted as Drake pushes the ‘Nokia’ music video from March 28 to March 31

Some people made the delay into a comedy show, making jokes that the rapper was dodging Ariana Grande as if it were a boxing match. Whether they took it seriously or not, commenters had a ball with the theory:

"he knew brighter days inc short film will outsell," a user @VIXENMASERATI hilariously commented.

"he is cautious of ariana," another user @_HotTottie hilariously commented.

"LMAO HE KNEW ARIANA AND HER MUSIC WILL BE LIKE AN EARTHQUAKE COMPARED TO HIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BOY RAP SONG," a netizen @aaangles246k sarcastically expressed.

Others leaped in for the humor, making jokes about Drake dodging Ariana Grande like a last-minute plot twist. Whether intentionally or not, the comment section became pure entertainment:

"March 28th is Ariana's day," a folk @supernaturaI commented.

"He knew the brighter days film would result in him flopping," a user @ilyyjeffrey hilariously commented.

"Scared of Ariana people, you got it wrong. He's actually late and releasing 20 videos less," a netizen @saintispapi wrote.

Whether Drake relocated his new music video, Nokia for strategy, or simply vibes, the internet enjoyed playing it up as a full-blown rivalry. Fans are enjoying the speculation more than the release because there's nothing like a little online mayhem!

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