Weekly Appearance Highlight: Was Drake's stylish dad-like outfit a response to Kendrick Lamar's challenge?
The artist Drake has certainly turned some heads with his recent style choices. Many on social media compared his new look to that of Tony Soprano, exuding suave and sharp mobster energy. But others were less impressed, criticizing his preppy tailoring or the voluminous cut of his pants. New York Magazine's The Cut gathered reactions from fashion experts, with opinions divided. Some praised the silhouette, while others saw it as forced and too much of a concept.
It's fair to say that this is a dramatic change for the 37-year-old artist, who is more commonly seen in puffer coats, sports jerseys, hoodies, or Letterman jackets. His new appearance has earned him the titles of "soccer dad" and "soccer papi" from fans.
Drake's latest outfit evokes a traditional, old Hollywood stardom. He looked like a off-duty Cary Grant or one of the debonair salesmen from "Mad Men," exuding the kind of traditional masculinity that has since been replaced by skinny jeans and sweatpants. As one fashion stylist told The Cut, "The look gives 'good dad.'" The image of fathers from the '50s and '60s is often romanticized as the bedrock of a functional, healthy society with men at the helm.
Recently, Drake and American rapper Kendrick Lamar engaged in a heated diss track battle. In one of his songs, Lamar accused Drake of being a "deadbeat" dad, even suggesting he has fathered a secret, second child. Drake's reply was a track titled "Family Matters," in which he vehemently denied these claims.
With the dust settled, Drake responded with a visual rebuttal. Taking to social media, he shared photos of himself enjoying time with his child, donning the image of an all-American family man. "Goats don't worry about one trick ponies," he captioned the post. If Lamar's words raised doubts about Drake's parenting abilities, this was a clear display of his dedication as a father.
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Drake's recent fashion transformation has led some to label him as a "stylish dad," with his new outfits reminiscent of traditional Hollywood stardom and '50s and '60s father figures. This shift in style might also be seen as a response to the fashion challenge posed by Kendrick Lamar, adding another layer to their ongoing public feud.
