Toronto, Ontario (AP) – A security guard was wounded in a shooting outside the mansion of rapper Drake in Toronto, Canada. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning at Drake’s extravagant residence in the upscale Bridle Path neighborhood. Reports indicate that the guard was shot while stationed outside the property’s gates by an unidentified assailant who then fled the scene in a vehicle.
Authorities revealed that the security guard, whose identity has not been disclosed, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was found unconscious when law enforcement arrived. He was promptly transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. It remains unclear whether Drake was present at the time of the shooting, although his team is said to be cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
The incident comes shortly after Kendrick Lamar, a rival of Drake, used an image of the rapper’s mansion on the cover art of a new diss track targeting Drake. The feud between the two musicians has escalated in recent days, with Lamar releasing several songs criticizing Drake, including accusations of domestic violence and references to alleged inappropriate interactions with younger women.
Following the release of Lamar’s diss track, fans took to Google Maps to rename parts of Drake’s neighborhood after Lamar, further intensifying the rivalry between the two stars. The motive behind the shooting at Drake’s residence is currently being investigated by law enforcement authorities, including the Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force.
As the investigation continues, the public awaits further developments in the ongoing feud between Drake and Lamar. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges and risks associated with high-profile conflicts within the music industry, leaving fans and observers alike on edge.