“This duo is so random" — Netizens give mixed reactions as Gracie Abrams’ song appears in Drake’s recent Instagram story

Drake’s appreciation for Gracie Abrams’ music has sparked mixed reactions from fans online. The rapper recently took to Instagram to praise Abrams’ song "I Knew It, I Know You," a track from her sophomore album The Secret of Us.

In his post, he highlighted a particular lyrics,

"You had the wrong idea bout me / And all I ever did was consider you / Until all I could do was consider me / I was your entertainment from a dark place / You don't know how to step outside yourself."

One X user (@xiMTHEDRAMA) reacted,

“This duo is so random."

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Netizens react as Drake shares Gracie Abrams’ song on Instagram

Even with good intentions behind the shoutout for Drake, fans of Abrams were disappointed by his endorsement. X quickly became a hot forum for reactions and sentiment posts as many users got uncomfortable with the rapper showing friendship toward their favorite artist.

Some fans jokingly asked him to stay away, while others referenced his ongoing controversies, suggesting they didn’t want his influence anywhere near Abrams’ career.

"love that for him, taste, but stay away from her…" an X user wrote.

"His comment about the beat switch and the second half being emotional just proves how impactful her music is." another user commented.

"they both have something in common," another user reacted.

"leave her alone," a user wrote.

"Ok taste because I Knew It, I Know You is the best song in the album but he needs to stay away from her," another wrote.

Abrams, a rising star in the indie-pop scene, has built a devoted fan base that appreciates the deeply personal and introspective nature of her music. The Secret of Us, which was released on June 21, 2024, was a commercial and critical success. Currently, Abrams is touring Europe in support of the album, further cementing her growing global presence.

Drake has been busy with his projects, collaborating with PartyNextDoor on Some Sexy Songs 4 U and hinting at another solo release. However, his name has been at the center of controversy in recent months due to his high-profile feud with Kendrick Lamar. Their competition got more intense as they traded some really rough, burning tracks. However, Lamar's latest came to dominate all the conversation and really sent their rivalry into high gear.

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Though Drake’s endorsement of Abrams was seemingly genuine, the timing—given his ongoing online scrutiny—may have contributed to the backlash. We'll have to wait and see if Abrams appreciates the rap artist’s appreciation of her, but right now, her fans have been loud and clear about preferring to keep this pop star separate from all the current hip-hop drama.