Drake shows off fresh buzzcut after pigtails backlash

Drake, the Grammy-winning rapper known for hits like "God's Plan" and "Hotline Bling," has unveiled a fresh buzzcut following a wave of trolling over his recent hairstyle. The rapper took to Instagram on Saturday to debut his new look, posing with a serious expression and his signature duck lips.

The dramatic change comes after fans and critics mocked his pigtails adorned with blue bubble barrettes, a style many called part of an alleged "midlife crisis." Social media erupted with mixed reactions to the buzzcut, with many fans celebrating the new look.

"Drake cut his hair off?! Omg we are SO BACK! Them braids been too tight for too damn long!" one fan exclaimed on X (formerly Twitter). Another joked, "If Drake cut his hair, maybe I should cut mine too."

However, some poked fun at the timing of the haircut. "Lmfaoo he cut his hair after drama like a female do," one commenter quipped, hinting at his rumored feud with Kendrick Lamar.

From pigtails to a buzzcut: a bold transformation

Drake's pigtails made headlines in October when he posted a selfie featuring the controversial hairstyle. While the post was left without a caption, it garnered a slew of humorous reactions online.

"Drake going through his midlife crisis...what the hell possessed him to put his hair in pigtails and pose with duck lips lol," a fan wrote at the time. Others pointed out his age, noting the 38-year-old artist's youthful experiment with colorful barrettes resembled styles from his 2023 album promo for "For All The Dogs."

The rapper's return to a clean buzzcut marks his first short-haired look since early 2022, a change fans seem to widely approve of.

Fans await Drake's next move

Beyond his hair transformation, Drake remains in the spotlight for his music and public persona. Whether his buzzcut is a reset or a statement, fans are eager to see what's next for the artist both stylistically and musically.

For now, Drake's haircut has not only silenced the trolls but also reignited excitement among his loyal followers proving once again that the rapper knows how to keep people talking.