Getting a tattoo of someone is a bold move, as Drake did with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , and the new one covered up his tattoo of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James .

During a profile interview with GQ, Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to Drake's new tattoo of him. He seems flattered by the gesture, supporting the rapper.

I understand why it might seem crazy that Drake tattooed me on his arm,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “But to me, that’s just the homie.”

However, Gilgeous-Alexander wouldn't entertain any notion of Drake shading James by covering him up with his latest tattoo. “Yeah, I don’t know about all that,” he said to GQ. “I don't ask questions.”

During a concert in July 2025, Drake debuted his tattoo of Gilgeous-Alexander. His new tattoo is of Gilgeous-Alexander's jersey from the

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