The internet is eating up a crossover nobody saw coming: one of YouTube’s most recognizable creators, SSSniperWolf, and global rap superstar Drake. The moment went public on August 9, when Drake casually revealed during Adin Ross’ livestream that he once slid into SSSniperWolf’s DMs and was promptly turned down.
On her Instagram Story the next morning, SSSniperWolf, real name Alia Shelesh, posted a casual mirror selfie wearing a grey crop top and white shorts with the caption:
“Good morning, Made headlines for leaving a rapper on read lol”
Her nonchalant response lit up social media, cementing this as yet another viral Drake-adjacent saga in the rapper’s long history of headline-making interactions with women.
The Livestream Confession
During the livestream, Drake turned to Adin Ross with an oddly specific question:
“I was gonna ask if it was you that made me DM SniperWolf that one time.”
Ross appeared uncertain, replying:
“I mean, maybe, I don’t know. So what happened then? Did that go anywhere?”
Drake then revealed the short-lived nature of their exchange:
“She told me that she had a man and then I was like, well… can we fight to the death? And then that was the… I think that was the end of the DM.”
The offhand admission instantly went viral, prompting a storm of commentary about Drake’s approach and his age.
Social Media’s Savage Take
Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram comments were ruthless. The prevailing theme: disbelief that a 37-year-old rap icon is still publicly recounting his dating misfires.
- “Man is almost 40 yet behaves like he just turned 18.”
- “This dude is like 40 years and still talks about his interactions with women like he’s in middle school. Makes sense actually.”
- “Drake too damn big to be doing these corny ass streams.”
- “Nobody thinks a dude actin like that in his 40s is weird? 😭😭😂”
Some fans found it amusing; others saw it as yet another example of Drake oversharing in situations where the woman involved didn’t seem interested.
SSSniperWolf: Gaming Star Turned Internet Mogul
Alia “SSSniperWolf” Shelesh has built one of the most successful personal brands on YouTube, blending gaming content, reaction videos, lifestyle vlogs, and pop culture commentary. With millions of subscribers and an even larger social media presence, she’s become a rare crossover creator who can make headlines outside the gaming space.
Her refusal of Drake’s advance fits her long-standing brand: playful, self-aware, and slightly cheeky when it comes to internet drama. Her quick, almost dismissive response on Instagram only amplified the moment.
Drake in the Middle of a Busy Year
The revelation comes while Drake is in Europe for his “Some Special Shows 4 U” tour alongside PartyNextDoor, celebrating the release of their debut joint album Some Sexy Songs 4 U (2025).
In recent weeks, the Toronto rapper has been spotted strolling through Brussels on an off day and made headlines earlier this month for postponing a Manchester show due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
Despite the mounting social chatter, Drake has yet to respond publicly to SSSniperWolf’s cheeky Instagram comment, leaving fans to wonder whether the rapper will brush it off or turn it into another bar in a future track.
