Drake Laugh Now Cry Official

While the title draws from the classic "comedy and tragedy" masks of ancient theater, the narrative within the lyrics serves as a direct response to his long-standing tension with Kanye West and Pusha T.

Drake’s line, "Distance between us is not like a store / This isn't a closeable gap," was widely interpreted as a dig at Kanye West’s then-recent partnership with the retailer GAP. Drake Laugh Now Cry

The music video, directed by Dave Meyers, was filmed at the in Oregon. It transformed the song's themes into a visual spectacle featuring: While the title draws from the classic "comedy

The chorus acts as a mockery of his rivals' perceived "crying" over personal and professional setbacks, while Drake "laughs" from a position of power. The Nike Campus Visual directed by Dave Meyers