It’s now clear at this point that Pusha T‘s “Story of Adidon” struck a chord with his adversary. Instead of simply replying on wax, Drake decided to take to social media to explain why he was in blackface in the now-infamous photo-turned-song artwork:

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Even the owner of the clothing that Drake wore in the photos had something to say about it. Say what you want, but I can’t see this as a good look in the midst of a Rap battle, but eh…

In related news, Drake’s father Dennis Graham isn’t too happy with Wendy Williams, who put her two cents in during one of her recent shows:

I had come to actually finally like Wendy Williams and watch her show it grew on me,Here’s the game changer, It’s very informative when you listen to a talk host report a story that they’ve actually researched and share it with their audience but this Rupaul Drag Race Queen looking B#+##^ has stepped out of her lane,You know nothing about Drake or Myself,Do your research before you try and be funny to your 79 capacity audience,Rupaul Jr WATCH HOW YOU SPEAK ON OUR NAME!!!!!!!! I lost all respect for you today !!!!’nn

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Jeez…what’s next? Isn’t Kanye West — who was a clear Drake target on “Duppy Freestyle” — dropping an album tomorrow?

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Enjoy that above and — since this is the point of the advertisement — get your Virginia Black whiskey fix here.

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Check out the new music video from 6 God, Sr. (or would he be called something else as a native of Memphis?) above. Presumably, Graham will be dropping a new album soon (whether or not it’s coming through OVO Sound is yet to be seen); in the meantime, you can pick up “Kinda Crazy” here. In related news, Graham also recently appeared in another band’s music video for a track that was made about him.

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If you’re not aware: Drake entered the whiskey business in the not-so-distant past via his fledgling Virginia Black imprint (which I’m now looking to cop at a liquor store near me). Since then, we’ve seen both passive promotion and direct plugs in the Canadian star’s lyrics, all helping to raise Virginia Black’s profile as the latest Hip-Hop drink worth checking out following the Cirocs, DeLeons, Conjures and — for the sake of reminiscing — Armidales (remember that Jay-Z-backed vodka? He’s certainly upgraded his beverage business since then).

This week, Drake revealed new advertisements to expand awareness on his alcohol, all done with the help of his father Dennis Graham. The unintentionally-hilarious clips seem to make light of the infamous Dos Equis commercials featuring ‘The Most Interesting Man in the World‘…in this case, Drizzy introduces the viewer to ‘The Realest Dude Ever’.

Check out the adverts below, and — if you’re interested — find out where you can get your hands on the black-and-gold bottle here.

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Ballers, beauties, artists, fashion designers, entertainment & Technology industry elite and more gathered under one roof for the first ever “E-Motion Art Show” inside Agora 517 in Downtown Los Angeles. The exclusive creative experience, presented by Greenberg Glusker and produced by Echoing Soundz, featured never before seen pieces of some of the greatest professional athletes to step on the basketball court such as Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, James Harden as well as today’s iconic music celebrities such as DJ Khaled, Prince, Drake, Dr. Dre and more, by Sports/Celebrity Photographer Cassy Athena and Celebrity sanctioned artists Art Mobb and Califawnia.

Tahiry

Cassy Athena and Matt Barnes

Christina Milian and Friends

Celebrity guests in attendance included Matt Barnes, Christina Milian, Actor/Artist Quincy, Actor/Artist Trevor Jackson, Celebrity Stylist EJ King, Tahiry, Kalin White (Kalin & Myles), NFL athletes Omar Bolden and Duke Ihenacho, NBA ballers Isaiah Austin, Eric Moreland, Jordan Hamilton, Delon Wright, Bobby Brown, Craig Smith and Dennis Graham, as well as Sebastian Wolski (Bravo’s, Million Dollar Listing New York). This series of the “E-Motion Art Show” was a collaboration of celebrity photographic portraits by Cassy Athena, bigger-than-life handcrafted leathers, pearls, mind-blowing Plexiglass, bejeweled chromed basketball hoops and more by Art Mobb and Califawnia, plus an unveiled abstract art installation by first-timer Echo Hattix.

Quincy and Echo Hattix

Cassy and Eric Moreland

Art Mobb, Cassy Athena and Califawnia

Attendees also enjoyed an open bar, hosted by Earl Stevens Selections (E-40), Boosie Juice (Lil Boosie) and Hula Girl Beverages and enjoyed giveaways sponsored by Amber Rose Eyewear, Night Shift, Rim Ryders, Popular Demand, Pink Dolphin, Been Broke Before and Rich & Rotten clothing, in addition to the evening’s soundtrack curated by DJ Looney Go Ham.

Work by Art Mobb

Drake’s Dad Dennis Graham and Cassy Athena

Boosie Juice (Lil Boosie)

Bartended holding bottle of Earl Stevens Selections (E-40) wine

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