Drake sparked online drama this week after accusing Justin Bieber of leaving him on read following a collaboration request. The awkward exchange began when Bieber posted an open invitation on Instagram for artists to message him about making music. Drake publicly called out the singer for not responding to his direct message, leading to widespread speculation about their relationship and potential future projects.
Instagram Collab Invite Backfires
On April 6, Justin Bieber posted a series of blurry photos to Instagram with the caption: “Dm me if u wanna make music together.” The post quickly drew attention from fans and fellow artists, including Drake, who commented: “I DM’d but no reply” . While Bieber hasn’t publicly addressed the comment, fans noticed he unfollowed Drake on Instagram earlier in the week, though he still follows Hailey Bieber . The rapper’s remark gained over 42,000 likes within hours and became a trending topic on social media .
Other artists like Big Sean, Kehlani, and Jaden Smith also replied to Bieber’s post with collaboration requests. Country singer Bailey Zimmerman humorously added: “WE NEED COUNTRY JB” . Despite the flood of responses, Bieber has remained silent—both publicly and privately, according to Drake’s claim .
History of Musical Team-Ups
Drake and Bieber last collaborated in 2012 on “Right Here,” a track from Bieber’s Believe album. The song peaked at No. 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 but remains a fan favorite . Their working relationship dates back to 2010, when Drake appeared in Bieber’s “Baby” music video and called him “my little brother” during a live show .
Fans have mixed reactions to the recent tension. Some speculate it’s a publicity stunt for a surprise collab, while others worry it reflects deeper issues. One fan tweeted: “We need a Right Here 2.0” , while another joked: “Drake being left on read? Unheard of” .
Bieber’s Recent Behavior Raises Questions
The interaction comes amid growing concern about Bieber’s well-being. In March 2025, he shared emotional posts about feeling “drowning” and battling imposter syndrome . Paparazzi photos from February showed him looking unusually thin, sparking rumors about his health—claims his team called “exhausting and pitiful” . His wife Hailey Bieber also clarified that briefly unfollowing him on Instagram was due to a glitch, not marital strife .
Bieber hasn’t released a solo album since 2021’s Justice but has teased new music through studio photos earlier this year . Meanwhile, Drake is promoting his latest single “Nokia,” which recently climbed to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 .
What’s Next for Both Artists
Drake is reportedly working on a new solo album following his February collab project $ome $exy $ongs 4 U with PartyNextDoor . Bieber’s team has not confirmed any upcoming releases, though fans hope his Instagram callout signals new material. If the two Canadians do collaborate again, it would mark their first joint project in over a decade—potentially one of 2025’s biggest musical moments.
Release Updates: Drake’s “Nokia” continues its chart climb, while Bieber’s rumored seventh studio album has no confirmed release date.
