Toronto, Canada – A security guard was injured in a drive-by shooting at Drake’s mansion in Toronto just days after Kendrick Lamar referenced the lavish property in the cover art for his new diss track against the rapper.

The shooting occurred early Tuesday morning at the rapper’s residence in the upscale Bridle Path neighborhood. Toronto police reported that the security guard was shot by an unknown assailant while standing outside the property gates.

The guard, who remains unnamed, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was found unconscious by officers. He was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. It is unclear if Drake was present during the incident, but his team is cooperating with authorities.

Following the shooting, fans of Lamar took to Google Maps to rename parts of Drake’s neighborhood with derogatory references to the rapper. This incident comes amid an ongoing feud between the two musicians, with Lamar releasing multiple diss tracks against Drake.

The motive behind the shooting at Drake’s mansion is still under investigation, according to Paul Krawczyk of the police service’s Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force. The incident occurred just days after Lamar accused Drake of various misconduct in his songs, escalating tensions between the two artists.

The ongoing feud between the two stars began a month ago, with Lamar taking shots at Canadian rapper J Cole in his song “First Person Shooter”. In response, Drake released a diss track accusing Lamar of domestic violence, leading to a series of back-and-forth attacks in their music.

The security guard’s injury at Drake’s mansion has raised concerns about the escalating conflict between the two rappers and the potential for real-world violence. Both artists have loyal fan bases that are actively engaging in the feud, further fueling the tensions between them.

As investigations into the shooting continue, authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The incident serves as a reminder of the impact that feuds within the music industry can have on individuals and communities.

In a statement following the incident, representatives for Drake expressed concern for the injured security guard and reiterated their commitment to supporting the investigation.