Drake's Birthday Party Sparks New Rumors About 21 Savage and Botting Lawsuit

A Birthday Bash Under the Microscope

Drake's 40th birthday party over the weekend was supposed to be a celebration, but it has instead become the latest flashpoint in hip-hop's rumor mill. According to HotNewHipHop, the guest list raised eyebrows—not for who was there, but for who wasn't. Notably absent was 21 Savage, Drake's former close collaborator. Instead, 21 Savage was reportedly in the studio with Metro Boomin, the producer who found himself at odds with Drake in 2024.

The party itself was described as a departure from the norm. Five years ago, such an event would have been packed with rappers; this time, it was mostly filled with media personalities and family members. That shift alone has fueled speculation about Drake's current standing in the rap community.

Adam22 Weighs In on Drake and 21 Savage

Adam22, who attended the party, shared his observations on the No Jumper podcast this week. He suggested that Drake and 21 Savage are no longer on good terms. His evidence? A conversation he had with someone at the party, the fact that the two no longer like each other's Instagram posts, and their apparent absence from each other's lives. However, Adam22 admitted he had no direct evidence to support this theory.

DJ Akademiks, meanwhile, has publicly contradicted Adam22, stating that Drake and 21 Savage are on good terms and remain locked in. This isn't the first time the two media figures have clashed over Drake's relationships, and it likely won't be the last.

The Metro Boomin Factor

The shadow of Metro Boomin looms large over this situation. In 2024, Metro was involved in a highly publicized feud with Drake, which put 21 Savage in an uncomfortable position. 21 Savage and Metro Boomin have a long history of collaboration, including the Grammy-winning album Savage Mode II. Meanwhile, 21 Savage and Drake teamed up for the 2022 album Her Loss, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

If 21 Savage is indeed spending more time with Metro Boomin, it could signal a shift in alliances. But it's also possible that the two are simply working on music, as artists often do. Without concrete evidence, the speculation remains just that.

Travis Scott and Future: More Questions Than Answers

Adam22 also touched on other artists whose presence at the party was disputed. He claimed that Travis Scott did get into the party but that he never saw Scott interact with Drake. As for Future, Adam22 believes he won't cut off the people Drake was beefing with, and therefore they remain on icy terms—even though Future was on Drake's track "ICEMAN." These observations add another layer of intrigue to the party, which seems to have been as much about who was seen with whom as it was about celebrating Drake's milestone.

RBX's Botting Lawsuit Dismissed Again

In other Drake-related news, a judge has once again dismissed rapper RBX's amended complaint against Spotify, according to HotNewHipHop. RBX initially filed a lawsuit in 2025, alleging that botting practices allow major artists to inflate their streaming numbers while cutting down the royalties of other artists. He specifically cited Drake as an artist who benefited from botting, though he did not name Drake as a defendant.

The dismissal of the amended complaint is a blow to RBX's legal battle, but it also underscores the difficulty of proving botting allegations in court. Spotify has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and the judge's decision suggests that RBX's arguments were not persuasive enough to proceed.

What This Means for Drake's Career

At 40, Drake finds himself at a crossroads. His birthday party may have been a personal celebration, but it also served as a public display of his current social circle. The absence of 21 Savage, the presence of media personalities, and the lingering questions about his relationships with Travis Scott and Future all paint a picture of an artist who is navigating a shifting landscape.

Meanwhile, the RBX lawsuit, while dismissed, is a reminder that Drake's success is often scrutinized. As one of the most streamed artists in the world, he is a frequent target of allegations about industry practices. Whether these rumors will have any lasting impact on his career remains to be seen, but for now, Drake seems to be focusing on his inner circle and his next moves—both in music and in life.

As for the rumors about 21 Savage, only time will tell if Adam22's suspicions are correct. For now, fans will have to wait and see if the two collaborators reunite or if this is the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship.