Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 3, 2025 · Entertainment

Drake Sheds Light on Viral Six-Pack Controversy: Was It Facetune?

Drake finally addressed whether or not he doctored the selfie of his defined six-pack abs, which went viral back on June 28

DRIZZY'S SECRET EXPOSED: Drake Admits to Photoshopping His Famous Six-Pack Abs, But Denies Plastic Surgery Amid Ongoing Feud with Kendrick Lamar

In a shocking revelation that has left fans and critics alike buzzing, Canadian rapper and music mogul Drake has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his infamous six-pack abs selfie. The 38-year-old star made headlines earlier this summer when the picture, which he shared on social media in June, went viral for its chiseled definition.

But was it all just a clever ruse? During an explosive conversation with his friend and favorite podcaster Bobbi Althoff on her new show "Not Again," Drake set the record straight. When confronted about allegations of undergoing abdominal etching (a liposuction procedure) to achieve his enviable physique, he categorically denied it.

The Canadian 38-year-old spilled the beans at the Switzerland reunion with his favorite podcaster Bobbi Althoff during Tuesday's premiere of her new show, Not Again

"No, no, no! People also say I got a Brazilian butt lift, right? They call me BBL Drizzy," the six-time Grammy winner scoffed, referencing his rap rival Metro Boomin's 2022 AI-generated diss track "BBL Drizzy." Drake, known for his witty banter and quick wit, continued to deflect the accusations.

"I don't know if my like wagon looked crazy when I walked in here, but did it?" he quipped, alluding to the fact that he may have been joking about having undergone plastic surgery. "I think it was just like I came from the gym. I was sweaty in that pic," Drake explained, shrugging off the speculation.

However, in a surprising admission, Drake confessed to using Facetune (a popular photo editing app) to enhance his abs. When Bobbi pressed him for more information, Drake sheepishly admitted, "Yeah, I was like, maybe I heightened the saturation or something on it? I think I hit it too hard. I hit it too hard." The rapper's candid admission sent shockwaves through social media, leaving many wondering what else he might be hiding.

When the 28-year-old host directly confronted Drake about whether he ever underwent the liposuction procedure known as abdominal etching, he denied it

The controversy surrounding Drake's physique comes at a time when he is facing intense scrutiny from his arch-nemesis Kendrick Lamar, who has been releasing scathing diss tracks and publicizing his own fitness routine. In an apparent attempt to one-up each other, both rappers have taken to social media to flaunt their chiseled physiques.

In a bizarre turn of events, Drake's nemesis even used a photo of the rapper's prescription for the waist-slimming medication Ozempic as the cover art for his diss track "Meet the Grahams." The feud between the two rappers has been ongoing since 2022, with both artists trading barbs and insults in an effort to outdo each other.

As the drama continues to unfold, Drake will be heading to France's Accor Arena in Paris this Sunday and Monday for his co-headlining tour with PartyNextDoor. The rapper is also nominated for a best hip-hop trophy at the MTV Video Music Awards, but it remains to be seen whether he will attend the ceremony.

The five-time Grammy winner scoffed: 'No. People also say that I got a [Brazilian butt lift], right? They call me BBL Drizzy. I don't know if my like wagon looked crazy when I walked in here, but did it?' (pictured June 28)

Meanwhile, Drake has been keeping busy behind the scenes as an executive producer on HBO Max's hit drama series "Euphoria." His personal life, too, has been making headlines, particularly with the upcoming birthday celebration of his son Adonis Mahbed Graham, who turns eight next month. The rapper's daughter with French artist Sophie Brussaux, born in 2017, will also be starting third grade soon.

As the drama surrounding Drake's physique and personal life continues to play out, one thing is certain – this story is far from over. Stay tuned for more updates on the Scholary Note!

Timeline of Key Events:

Drake was referring to his rap rival Metro Boomin dropping the AI-generated diss track BBL Drizzy last year about him allegedly having plastic surgery

  • June 28: Drake shares his six-pack abs selfie on social media
  • August 21: Drake posts Running app stats showing a nearly mile-long jog in two hours
  • October 11: Drake's son Adonis turns eight months old, rapper publicly acknowledges paternity for the first time
  • November 25: Kendrick Lamar sues Universal Music Group for allegedly using bots and payola to inflate streaming numbers of his diss track "Not Like Us"
  • February 3: Drake posts a hot tub selfie in Australia, sparking speculation about plastic surgery

Side Bar:

Drake's feud with Kendrick Lamar has been ongoing since 2022. Here are some key moments that have contributed to the drama:

The Somebody Loves Me rapper went on to explain his six-pack: 'I think it was just like I came from the gym. I was sweaty in that pic'

  • August 22, 2022: Kendrick releases his diss track "Meet the Grahams," which includes a photo of Drake's prescription for Ozempic
  • September 25, 2023: Drake sues Universal Music Group for allegedly using bots and payola to inflate streaming numbers of Kendrick's diss track "Not Like Us"
  • November 25, 2023: Kendrick Lamar responds with another diss track, accusing Drake of pedophilia and having an illegitimate child.

Stay tuned for more updates on the ongoing drama between these two hip-hop heavyweights!

'Maybe I like went on Facetune and, like, put, like, details up, you know? When you can like make it...sorry, just being honest!'

Bobbi looked shocked: 'You Facetuned it?!'

Drake confirmed of the retouching app: 'Yeah, I was, like, maybe I, like, heightened the, like, saturation or something on it? I think I, like, hit it too hard. I hit it too hard. Yeah, [my abs] don't look like that. You saw them'

The OVO Sound co-founder refused to disclose how much he works out, but he previously posted Running app stats from a nearly mile-long jog he did in two hours on August 21

It's unclear if Drake also used Facetune or YouCam Perfect to reshape his abs when he posted a hot tub selfie in Australia on February 3

Back in 2022, the biracial hip-hop star - who boasts 262.3M social media followers - didn't have any chiseled abs while basking at his mansion

Last year, Drake's nemesis Kendrick Lamar used a photo of his prescription for the waist-slimming GLP1 drug Ozempic (issued under his legal name Aubrey Graham) as the cover art for his diss track, Meet the Grahams

On November 25, the Stake partner took their rap beef to a new level when he sued Universal Music Group for allegedly using an illegal 'bots and a payola scheme' in order to artificially inflate the streaming numbers of the 38-year-old Pulitzer Prize-winning poet's (L, pictured in 2012) diss track Not Like Us

Drake and PartyNextDoor are next scheduled to bring their 37-date, co-headlining Some Special Shows 4 U Tour to France's Accor Arena in Paris this Sunday and Monday (pictured July 12)

Therefore, the Degrassi: The Next Generation alum will not be available to attend the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday where he and Kendrick are both nominated for the best hip-hop trophy