The ongoing tension between 6ix9ine, Drake, and Lil Durk resurfaced this week after the Brooklyn rapper claimed in a new interview that both artists are being divinely punished for dissing him on their 2020 collaboration “Laugh Now Cry Later.”
Speaking with VladTV, 6ix9ine suggested it was a divine plan for Drake and Durk to suffer because they dissed him on the track. He told the outlet he believes there is a spiritual connection between the song and the difficulties both artists have faced in recent years.
What 6ix9ine said about Drake and Lil Durk
“I want to end with this,” the rapper said. “I could be wrong, but I’m gonna say it. God has showed me that he’s real.” He went on to express surprise at the public turn against Drake, saying he never thought the world would turn against him, and pointing to Drake being both Black and Jewish.
6ix9ine then pivoted to Lil Durk, saying, “That same year, Durk gets arrested for murder-for-hire,” before noting that the title of their 2020 diss was “Laugh Now Cry Later.” He referenced the Bible’s Isaiah 41, suggesting that those who humiliate others will themselves be shamed publicly.
The “Laugh Now Cry Later” backstory
The dispute traces back several years. “Laugh Now Cry Later” was released through Republic Records and OVO Sound on August 14, 2020, as a single by Drake featuring Lil Durk. The track includes a line widely interpreted as a shot at 6ix9ine, in which Durk raps about not listening to rats.
Asked at the time whether the line was aimed at Tekashi, Durk declined to name names, saying only that he was talking to anyone who makes music and cooperates with authorities. 6ix9ine, who cooperated with federal investigators in his own racketeering case, has long been targeted by other artists over that history.
Why the 6ix9ine Drake Lil Durk feud is back in the news
The renewed comments land at a turbulent moment for both targets. 6ix9ine pointed to Drake’s widely publicized feud with Kendrick Lamar as evidence that the once-untouchable star’s standing had shifted. He cited Kendrick calling Drake a pedophile during a Super Bowl performance as part of what he framed as divine retribution.
Lil Durk’s situation is more serious. He was arrested in October 2024 in connection with a murder-for-hire plot dating back to 2022, remains in jail without bond, and his trial is expected to begin sometime in August 2026.
No response yet
As of now, neither artist has addressed the remarks. Drake and Lil Durk have not responded to 6ix9ine’s latest comments, leaving his claims as the current flashpoint rather than a settled exchange. 6ix9ine offered no evidence connecting either artist’s legal issues to the song or their personal disputes.
The full interview is available through VladTV. For background on the original track, see its Wikipedia entry.
What’s next
Attention now turns to whether Drake or Lil Durk will respond, though neither has historically engaged 6ix9ine directly. The bigger date on the calendar is Durk’s August 2026 trial, which will keep the legal storyline going regardless of the music conversation. For 6ix9ine, the comments mark another attempt to stay in the headlines after years on the sidelines.
FAQ
What did 6ix9ine say about Drake and Lil Durk?
In a VladTV interview, 6ix9ine claimed Drake and Lil Durk are facing divine punishment for dissing him on their 2020 song “Laugh Now Cry Later.” He cited Drake’s public backlash and Lil Durk’s legal troubles as evidence, referencing the Bible’s Isaiah 41.
Why does 6ix9ine have beef with Drake and Lil Durk?
The feud stems from “Laugh Now Cry Later,” a 2020 Drake single featuring Lil Durk that contained a line widely seen as a shot at 6ix9ine for cooperating with federal authorities. 6ix9ine has repeatedly referenced the track over the years.
What is Lil Durk’s current legal situation?
Lil Durk was arrested in October 2024 in connection with a murder-for-hire plot dating back to 2022. He remains in jail without bond, and his trial is expected to begin in August 2026.
Have Drake or Lil Durk responded to 6ix9ine?
No. As of now, neither Drake nor Lil Durk has publicly responded to 6ix9ine’s latest comments, and he offered no evidence linking their troubles to the song.
