In a new interview with GQ, Pusha T explained the backstory behind the diss, recalling an awkward encounter with Travis at Pharrell’s studio, where Travis unexpectedly showed up during a Clipse recording session to play his Utopia album.
The verse in question, delivered by Drake on Utopia’s “Meltdown,” was widely perceived as a diss toward Pharrell and his fashion legacy. Pusha called Travis disloyal for platforming the track, saying this wasn’t the first time the Houston rapper played both sides. He referenced “Sicko Mode,” where Drake seemingly took shots at Kanye West, as well as Travis’ recent support of Kendrick Lamar at Rolling Loud, where he encouraged Metro Boomin to play “Like That” — the song that sparked Kendrick’s ongoing beef with Drake. Pusha didn’t hold back, labeling Travis a “whore” for hopping between camps when tensions rise.