Kai Cenat Slams Drake’s “Nokia” Video: “I Could’ve Done It Better!”
Kai Cenat isn’t feeling Drake’s new “Nokia” music video—and he’s not keeping quiet about it. The Twitch streaming star went off during a recent livestream, tearing into the visuals for the Some Sexy Songs 4 U standout. He even acted out his own version, showing how he’d flip it into something way more fun. Here’s the scoop on Kai’s critique and the video’s sneaky shots at Kendrick Lamar.
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Kai’s Take: Less Symbolism, More Party
“Nokia” dropped earlier this week, but Kai’s not impressed. “Music video, not a banger,” he said on stream. “Y’all gotta start letting me direct this shit! ‘Nokia’ is fun—I’m not even hating—but it shouldn’t be all symbolism.” Turning into a one-man director, Kai shouted commands and sketched out a vibe: think arcades or carnivals, roller skates rolling, pure energy. “It should’ve gone like this…” he said, acting out a lively scene that screams good times over deep metaphors.
Drake’s “Nokia” Video: A Kendrick Jab Fest
Directed by Theo Skudra, Drake’s go-to visual guy, the “Nokia” video is dripping with shade aimed at Kendrick Lamar. The biggest dig? It ends with six owls perched on a telephone mast—Drake flexing his OVO dominance, a clapback to Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” video where he caged an owl. There’s more: Drake mimics Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” dance moves, nods to his Super Bowl show, and throws in a Snake game reference—maybe a hint at foes lurking as friends. It’s a ’90s-inspired call-and-response track with a side of beef.
Chart Battle Heating Up
“Nokia” is climbing the Billboard Hot 100—up four spots to No. 7 this week after debuting at No. 10 last month. The video drop could push it higher, maybe even to No. 1. That’d be Drake’s first chart-topper since 2023’s “First Person Shooter”—the track that sparked this whole Kendrick feud. But to grab the crown, he’s got to knock off Kendrick and SZA’s “Luther,” which has ruled for six straight weeks. The stakes are high, and Kai’s not the only one watching.
Kai vs. Drake: Vision Clash
Kai’s vision—fun, flashy, carefree—clashes with Drake’s layered, petty jab approach. Whether “Nokia” hits No. 1 or not, Kai’s made it clear: he’s ready to take the director’s chair and shake things up.
