Adin Ross Calls LeBron James A Disloyal “Piece Of Sh*t” For Rapping Along To “Not Like Us”

Adin Ross is making it clear that he’s no longer a fan of LeBron James—at least when it comes to loyalty.

The streamer and internet personality blasted the NBA icon after footage surfaced of James rapping along to Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping Drake diss “Not Like Us” while vacationing in Cannes, France with his wife, Savannah.

The viral moment didn’t sit well with Ross, who has remained a staunch supporter of Drake throughout the rapper’s highly publicized feud with Kendrick.

“As I love LeBron my whole life, you can just see what a piece of sh*t human he is,” Ross said during a recent livestream. “Imagine if your best friend for 15 years—and he’s met his actual children—and you’re rapping to a song about him being a pedophile. It’s sad.”

He continued, expressing feeling conflicted by James’ actions. “This is not my beef, but I’m very close with Drake and it’s just sad. You guys can call me parasocial, but it does affect the way that I like LeBron. How can you respect someone that has no loyalty with someone he has known for 15 years?” Ross later called James’ behavior “whack” and “grimey.”

Ross’ comments echo a sentiment shared by many Drake fans who were shocked to see James not only attend Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” concert in Los Angeles, but also fully embrace the viral diss record.

In “Not Like Us,” Kendrick levies a barrage of accusations against Drake, including calling him a “certified pedophile”—a line that sparked major controversy when the track first dropped in spring 2024.

Drake has since responded to LeBron’s actions directly on his recent track “What Did I Miss?”, rapping, “I saw bro went to Pop Out with them, but been d*ck riding gang since ‘Headlines,’” a clear nod to James’ long-running support of Drake’s music.

Over the years, James has publicly championed the Toronto star—previewing his songs on social media, shouting him out in interviews, and even referencing him courtside at NBA games.

The drama comes amid a backdrop of one of the most explosive rap battles in recent history. The Kendrick vs. Drake feud has dominated the hip-hop landscape throughout 2024, with both artists trading tracks filled with personal jabs, alleged secrets, and viral moments.

“Not Like Us” quickly became an anthem for Kendrick’s camp, breaking streaming records and igniting debates about industry allegiance.

Meanwhile, Drake is currently embroiled in a legal battle with Universal Music Group over “Not Like Us,” adding another layer of tension to what has already been a turbulent year for the OVO leader.

As for Adin Ross, his loyalty to Drake has been on full display throughout the past year.

In addition to defending the rapper online and in livestreams, Ross has frequently featured Drake’s music on his broadcasts, attended OVO-hosted events, and even gifted high-end items to fans in celebration of Drake’s album drops.

See a clip of Adin Ross’ remarks about LeBron James below.