It’s New Music Friday, which means there are tons of new tracks worthy of your time. You’ve probably already listened to Chloe x Halle’s “Do It” remix and SZA’s “Hit Different,” so it’s time to turn your attention to Drake’s “Popstar” video starring Justin Bieber.
When you have a song titled "Popstar," it would only make sense to recruit one of the biggest ones in the world to star in the video.
In the video for DJ Khaled and Drake's newest collaboration "Popstar," Drake seems annoyed by DJ Khaled's incessant harassing over recording the video for their song. "It's like you give someone everything you have and they're just like 'another one, another one,'" he says, mocking Khaled's signature "another one" tagline. Seemingly fed up with Khaled's nagging, Drake turns to his last resort: Justin Bieber.
Speaking of popstars, Biebs continues to lip-sync to Drake's lyrics, including the line that shouts out fellow stars Ariana Grande and JB's ex-girlfriend, Selena Gomez. "Look, Ariana, Selena, my Visa/It can take as many charges as it needs to, my girl," Drake raps on the song. Drake also gives Bieber his own shout-out on the song, rapping, "Shit don't even usually get this big without a Bieber face."
While it might be a little awk that Justin mouthed his ex’s name in this song, it doesn’t seem to be a jab at her, and Drake clearly wanted Justin to front this video because he’s one of the biggest pop stars out there. That said, maybe one day their relationship can just stay in the past.
Selena hasn’t responded to the video, so who knows if she’s even seen it or how she feels about it. As of now, she’s simply minding her own business and promoting Rare Beauty, which just launched, btw.
Says she reps a whole different block so I blocked her @champagnepapi @djkhaled
I’m a pop star not a doctor @champagnepapi @djkhaled @directorx