Rumors of Drake assaulting Christopher Alvarez are not true

May 14, 2024 22

The reporter at the heart of a social media firestorm involving Drake and Kendrick Lamar has vehemently denied allegations suggesting he was assaulted by Drake and acting as an informant for OVO Sound. Christopher Alvarez, an accomplished journalist, has found himself thrust into the limelight following dubious rumors stemming from the infamous rap feud between the two renowned artists. Speculation began after a mysterious video and screenshot featuring items from Kendrick Lamar’s “Meet the Grahams” cover art and a photo of Alvarez with Drake circulated online. Alvarez, who suffers from a rare skeletal disorder, has expressed dismay at the unfounded rumors, refuting them in a personal essay. He confirmed meeting Drake at a NYC hotel after a concert, but clarified that he was not violated in any way. Furthermore, Alvarez stated that he’s not involved in the rapper’s feud, nor does he act as an informant. The journalist insists on continuing his work of holding public and private entities accountable, and hopes to see an end to these baseless rumors.

Amidst the lyrical feud between hip-hop artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar, there have been unfounded rumors swirling about an alleged assault on reporter Christopher Alvarez by Drake. However, we want our readers to know that these rumors are completely baseless. In a personal essay penned by Alvarez himself, he categorically denies any such incident and clarifies any misconceptions regarding his relations with Drake.

Alvarez, a Columbia Journalism School graduate, found himself in the middle of the social media storm after a cryptic video went viral, throwing his life into a whirlwind. The video, tied to Kendrick Lamar’s “Meet the Grahams” cover art, led to speculation based on a screenshot showing Alvarez and Drake in a hotel lobby. Rumors soon spread of an alleged assault and the possibility of Alvarez being the OVO snitch.

The following tweets sparked the rumours.

#1. King @kendricklamar is not a liar, and I am not a thief!

#2. Mr. Aubrey Graham (@Drake) & Mr. Livingston Allen (@Akademiks) have until noon Monday 5/13/24 to retract your claims of theft, or my attorney Ms. Adrienne Edward and I will exhaust every legal option available. pic.twitter.com/Mm6TBjMiXc

— EbonyPrince2k24 (@EbonyPrince2k24) May 11, 2024

To Mr. Aubrey Graham (@Drake ), may this photo help jog your memory as to where you discarded those items. The issue in the photo should also jog your memory. Jimmy Brooks would not have been proud of you that night… pic.twitter.com/QnPFsIERO7

— EbonyPrince2k24 (@EbonyPrince2k24) May 11, 2024