Drake revealed that Justin Bieber didn’t respond to his messages about a potential music collaboration, sparking fan speculation about the state of their relationship and Bieber’s ongoing absence from the music scene.

In a revelation that sent shockwaves through the music industry and left fans buzzing across social media, Drake recently confessed that Justin Bieber left his collaboration proposal completely unanswered.

Yes, you read that right. Drake—the global rap sensation, hitmaker, and long-time chart-dominator—reached out to none other than Justin Bieber with a collaboration idea, only to be met with silence.

The admission came during Drake’s appearance at the release party for his new single “Wick Man,” where the rapper took a moment to open up about some of the behind-the-scenes realities of trying to make music with other major artists.

With his signature blend of charisma and candor, Drake revealed to the crowd, “I’ve messaged Justin several times. No response. I don’t even know if he saw them. Maybe he’s busy, maybe he’s not checking his phone, but yeah—I reached out.”

The confession, though brief, was explosive. It added another surprising chapter to what many fans had assumed was a cordial if not close friendship between the two Canadian superstars.

Both artists have publicly supported each other in the past and share mutual collaborators, including producer Noah “40” Shebib and manager Scooter Braun (though Braun’s recent exit from management relationships has stirred up its own headlines).

But this revelation paints a more complicated picture of their current dynamic.

What makes the silence more baffling is the fact that Justin Bieber has been relatively quiet on the music front for months now.

Following a string of health-related challenges—including a diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome in 2022, which caused partial facial paralysis—Bieber has taken a notable step back from the public eye.

His rare performances and social media posts have been met with speculation about whether he’s planning a full return to the music scene or enjoying a more private phase of life.

In contrast, Drake has been anything but silent. After releasing his eighth studio album For All the Dogs in late 2023 and its deluxe edition Scary Hours 3 shortly after, Drake announced he would be “taking a break” from music to focus on his health and personal life.

But in typical Drake fashion, that break didn’t last long. His surprise single “Wick Man” arrived in April 2025, reigniting buzz around his creative output and his ever-shifting relationships within the industry.

So what does it mean that Bieber didn’t reply? Fans are split. Some speculate that there may be behind-the-scenes tension between the two stars—perhaps creative disagreements, differences in lifestyle, or just the natural drift that happens between artists with evolving priorities.

Others are defending Bieber, pointing to his retreat from fame and suggesting he might not be engaging with industry projects right now, even from friends and former collaborators.

“Maybe Justin just wants peace,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “He’s been through a lot and doesn’t owe anyone his energy right now. Not even Drake.”

Still, others feel the silence is telling. “If Drake hit me up, I’d respond in five seconds,” another user quipped. “There’s more to this story.”

To complicate matters further, this isn’t the first time Bieber’s unresponsiveness has sparked rumors. In 2024, rumors swirled that Ariana Grande had tried to bring him into a reunion tour lineup, only for her team to be met with “radio silence.”

Those rumors were never confirmed, but they now feel more relevant than ever in light of Drake’s comments.

Meanwhile, Drake remains at the top of his game, releasing hits, collaborating with younger artists, and maintaining a near-mythical level of productivity. His openness about rejection—even from someone like Bieber—only fuels the intrigue around his personal and professional life.

He’s no stranger to drama or emotional vulnerability, and his ability to turn even a snub into a conversation point is part of what makes him so endlessly fascinating.

In recent years, Drake has become increasingly reflective in his music, addressing fame, fatherhood, loneliness, and legacy with a depth that contrasts his earlier bravado-heavy catalog.

His willingness to admit he’s been “left on read,” even by someone as globally beloved as Bieber, fits into that broader narrative of humility and maturity.

Still, for fans, the idea of a Drake-Bieber collab is too tempting to let go of entirely.

Many are now flooding Bieber’s Instagram with comments like “Respond to Drake!” and “We NEED that collab!” Others are creating mashups of their past hits—“One Dance” meets “Sorry,” anyone?—and dreaming of what could’ve been.

Whether or not Bieber ever replies, the moment speaks volumes about the unpredictable, deeply human side of the music industry.

These stars, as massive as they are, still experience ghosting, disappointment, and unanswered questions. And as always, Drake knows exactly how to keep us listening—even when he’s not dropping a track.