July 12th 2024.
It seems like Drake just can't catch a break these days! During the ESPYS on July 11, retired tennis legend Serena Williams couldn't resist taking a playful jab at the Canadian rapper. And let's just say, it was all in good fun.
Williams couldn't resist poking fun at the recent rap beef between Drake and fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar. As it turns out, Lamar and Williams have something in common - they both grew up in Compton. Despite Williams and Drake having a history together, Lamar's loyalty to his hometown seemed to sway Williams to his side. And she made it known during her opening monologue at the ESPYS.
"I've learned a lot this year, and one thing is for sure - none of us, not even myself, should ever pick a fight with Kendrick Lamar," Williams joked. As if on cue, Lamar's hit diss track "Not Like Us" began playing in the background, and Williams couldn't resist dancing along with the crowd. "Trust me, he'll make your hometown not like you," she continued, referencing Lamar's lyrics. "Next time Drake shows up courtside at a Raptors game, they're gonna Forrest Gump him. 'Seat's taken!'"
But Drake wasn't the only one in Williams' crosshairs. She also took a playful shot at Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker for his controversial comments about women's roles in society. During his commencement speech at Benedictine College earlier this year, Butker suggested that women should prioritize marriage and children over pursuing a career.
While on stage with her sister Venus Williams and "Abbott Elementary" creator Quinta Brunson, the three women encouraged the audience to support women's sports just as much as they do men's sports. After Venus gave her advice, Serena couldn't resist adding, "Except for you, Harrison Butker. We don't need you." And Brunson chimed in, "At all. Like, ever."
But despite the playful jabs, Williams proved that she was more than capable of holding her own as the fourth woman to ever host the ESPYS. And as she later tweeted, it was truly a dream come true for her. It's safe to say that Williams definitely left her mark on the ESPYS stage and kept the audience entertained throughout the night.
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