# Drake viral interaction with Pinkchyu

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drake-viral-interaction-with-pinkchyu
> Updated: 2026-08-15T00:41:33.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

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.’

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wiz-khalifa-defends-drake-after-viral-barking-moment

### 2026-08-12: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drake-goes-viral-after-barking-for-cosplayer-pinkchyu

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