Jalen Rose Cracks Jokes About Drake's Lawsuit on TNT

Drake, one of the world's biggest rappers, has had a rough 2024. He's faced criticism from fans and other artists. Recently, he announced a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Spotify, claiming they inflated Kendrick Lamar's streaming numbers. Even Jalen Rose, filling in on Inside the NBA, had some fun with the situation. When Kendrick's song "tv off" played on the show, Rose joked that they might face a lawsuit if Drake was watching. The other hosts, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Ernie Johnson, Jr. , were surprised but amused. This isn't the first time Inside the NBA has joked about the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar "battle. " Before, Kenny Smith made light of the situation when Lamar's song "Euphoria" played. He joked that the producers were drawing them into the middle of the rap beef.