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2 clusters · 7 sources · 3 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 28 days ago

Drake viral interaction with Pinkchyu

Overview

During a ‘20 vs 1’ speed dating segment on the Kick streaming platform, Canadian rapper Drake participated in a viral interaction with Texan cosplayer and streamer Lin Lamar, known as Pinkchyu. After Lamar requested that he bark for her during their encounter, Drake complied, prompting a video that gained millions of views across social media.

The incident sparked online debate regarding Drake’s public image. Wiz Khalifa defended the rapper during a livestream, dismissing the controversy as lighthearted entertainment and questioning why viewers expected a different reaction from a show designed for amusement.

The moment also drew attention to a perceived contradiction in Drake’s past behavior, as he had previously advised another streamer to stop barking at women. Drake addressed the irony on social media, stating, ‘I retract my statement.’

Entities

Kick · Drake · Pinkchyu · Stake · Kyle Forgeard

Timeline

28 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Wiz Khalifa defends Drake after viral barking moment
Wiz Khalifa defended Drake after a viral clip showed the rapper barking for streamer Pinkchyu during a “20 v. 1” dating livestream, dismissing online criticism as unnecessary.
about 1 month ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Drake goes viral after barking for cosplayer Pinkchyu
Rapper Drake went viral after barking for content creator and cosplayer Pinkchyu during a speed dating event on Kick.

Sources

24hip-hop.com · complex.com · hiphopcorner.fr · periodicocorreo.com.mx · rickeysmileymorningshow.com · tele.org · usmagazine.com