Innholdsfortegnelse for 20-Sep-18 i Drum English

MORE READING, MORE KNOWLEDGE I love reading DRUM magazine. I never miss an issue. I find it hard to understand people who say reading is a waste of time. DRUM has content which empowers its readers on issues related to health, legal matters, finances, fashion and much more. Learning is a life-long process and I’m always on a mission to learn something new. The more I read, the more I realise how little I really know. It’s sad to see today’s youth uninterested in book clubs. Reading is the one thing that can help young people shape and reshape their world. It can help them reach a point of self-knowledge and free them from the bonds of ignorance. Let’s be a generation of women who own more books than shoes,…

Gorgeous, brave, inspiring. Zulaikha. URATILE MUTLOKWA Love your spirit girl!!!! KHALIPHILE DLAMINI I admire her courage . . . We’ve come far and we’re still going to go far. A luta continua (the struggle continues). MAUREEN NKGATHI Can’t they just leave the child alone??!!! QUEENIE DUGEN Ignorance is the number one weapon of stupid people. PHILANI MABUSELA Fight my child!!! ZAZY MABENA…

SHE took some 20 years out of the spotlight to “find herself ” – and now she’s finally ready to share with fans just how much she’s evolved since she brought us ’80s hits like Ayashisa Amateki and Doctor I Will Hold On. She’s going to take the music world by storm again, veteran musician Mercy Pakela tells DRUM – and she’s done with being broke. This time she’s trying her hand at gqom music. “These young ones need to be worried. Babes Wodumo especially – all of them must be nervous,” she says confidently. “Things are about to get messy.” Of course, these kinds of statements are not entirely unexpected. Who can forget the time the often controversial musician grabbed Sibongile Khumalo’s microphone and hijacked her performance at the…

APPLE QUEEN LATIFAH This body shape has no defined waist and smaller hips. The bust is usually medium to large WHAT WORKS BEST Structured jackets – the harder fabric creates a defined shape. V-necks or wrap tops and dresses define the waist and elongate the torso. A broad belt cinches the waist and creates shape. A dress with a waistline defines the waist. High-waist pants create a good silhouette. TOPS SKIRTS PANTS JACKETS & COATS DRESSES PEAR RIHANNA This shape has larger hips, with a slim waist, smaller bust and narrow shoulders WHAT WORK BEST Shirts with collars and high, square or off-the-shoulder necklines create width on top, balancing out your proportions. Bottoms with small or no patterns work best for this shape, as they don’t draw attention to the…

Silicone This is the hottest product on the beauty scene right now. This sponge is covered in a thin layer of plastic, making it easy to use as it smoothly glides over the skin. Unlike traditional sponges it doesn’t absorb any product, so there’s no wastage. It’s also versatile – you can use it to apply primer and both liquid and compact foundation. Contouring These sponges look like an hourglass, bulging at the top and bottom, but they might have flat or pointy tops with sloped edges or sharp tips. Apply a lighter contouring product to the top of the sponge and the darker product to the bottom then roll it over where needed. Use the flat part to blend and the tip to highlight around the eye area and…

SHOULD I GO BACK TO MY ABUSIVE EX? Q I’m a 24-year-old mother of a four-year-old daughter and I’m in trouble. I dated my baby daddy for seven years, but at the beginning of this year I decided to call it quits because he was abusing me emotionally and physically. He even threatened to kill me, himself and our baby by gassing us. I was so afraid I decided to leave him. But now I realise I made the mistake of moving on to another relationship before I’d healed properly from my last one. My current boyfriend is a good guy who treats me well, but I think I’m still in love with my ex. My baby daddy has contacted me a number of times, and says he wants to…

LIBRA 23 SEP – 22 OCT The sun moves into your sign this week meaning your birthday and new personal year are around the corner. You may want to invite friends for a bash or escape for a peaceful weekend with your partner. It’s also a great time to set goals for the next year, including personal and professional aspirations, wishes and lifestyle aims. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 51, 7, 3, 44, 36, 45 SCORPIO 23 OCT – 21 NOV It’s a week where jealousy can cause havoc in your life and you'll either be on the receiving end or the culprit. Whether mistrust causes problems in your love life, suspicion turns a friendship sour or rivalry with a sibling creates a negative vibe, it could be a time of ill…

RAMPAGE ACTION. 103 MIN. 2018. 13LV. It takes every bit of star power DWAYNE JOHNSON can muster but against all odds he makes this work. That’s no easy task given this is an adaptation of a video game where players control giant creatures and fight off military forces. Former badass-turnedprimatologist Davis Okoye (Dwayne) must save his gorilla pal George when he mutates to King Kong proportions and begins to, well, rampage. It’s good, goofy fun.…

1 Usain Retired Bolt Olympian is now a soccer player for which Australian team? A Central Coast Mariners B Melbourne Victory C Brisbane Roar D Sydney FC 2 The “Issa slang ”, popularised term by hip-hop artist 21 Savage, means? A The B It’s a C Because D Whatever 3 Who removed was as recently the mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality? A Patricia de Lille B James Selfe C Danny Jordaan D Athol Trollip 4 Flamboyant personality Selby media “Selbeyonce” Mkhize has been nominated for the favourite . . . personality DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice award? A Influential B Social media C TV D Radio 5 Male female owls owls find they can mate with by . . .? A Running B Singing C Dancing D Flying…

THEY’RE gorgeous, wealthy and on top of their games in the male-dominated hip-hop industry. So why are Nicki Minaj (35) and Cardi B (25) – the world’s top female rappers – beefing and hurling their heels at posh parties? We take a look at the lives and feuds of the New York rap titans. LAST TIME ON CARDI & NICKI The rappers were at a New York Fashion Week after-party on 7 September when Nicki apparently deliberatelystepped on Cardi’s red Dolce & Gabbana gown, causing it to rip and expose her underwear. Cardi didn’t hesitate to take off one of her red platform heels and hurl it at Nicki. She missed. Nicki then reportedly yanked off part of Cardi’s wig before bodyguards dragged a kicking and screaming Cardi away. “The…

WHEN she was in Grade 3 she had to write a report on the person she most wanted to be like – and that person was Serena Williams. Naomi Osaka idolised Serena back then and that hasn’t changed now. Not even one of the most acrimonious tennis matches in recent history can tarnish the adoration she has for the multiple Grand Slam winner. “I’m always going to remember the Serena I love,” Naomi said after she recently beat her idol to win the US Open. The match was marred by Serena being penalised three times by umpire Carlos Ramos. The 36-year-old athlete lashed out, calling him a liar and a thief, and the match ended with a booing crowd and both players in tears. Naomi’s first Grand Slam win –…

45-40 In a difficult match the Blue Bulls claimed victory over the stubborn Griquas in Kimberley, keeping their Currie Cup play-off chances alive. 4714 The Cheetahs were trashed by the Golden Lions at Emirates Airlines Park in Joburg, with flyhalf Shaun Reynolds scoring 22 of the points. 3 Tennis ace Novak Djokovic won his third US Open title with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 victory over Argentine Juan Martin del Potro. 21 The Free State Stars beat the Nedbank Ke Yona Team to win the 2018 Nedbank Ke Yona Challenge.…

GEOFFREY OWENS isn’t quite a household name, but the actor recently made headlines for something rather ordinary: a hard day’s work. US news website Fox News posted an article which many claimed “job-shamed” Geoffrey (57), who played Elvin Tibideaux – the husband of Sondra Huxtable – on The Cosby Show from 1985 until 1992. The actor started trending online after a shopper shared photos of him working as a cashier at a New Jersey branch of Trader Joe’s, a US supermarket chain. But many of Geoffrey’s peers – including actors James Woods (71), Terry Crews (50) and former Sabrina the Teenage Witch star Nate Richert (40) – spoke up on social media, commending his work ethic, while others pointed out even actors need to earn money between movie and TV…

STAR LOOK CARDI B in a Tom Ford dress and Giuseppe Zanotti heels at the Tom Ford fashion show during New York Fashion Week. NICKI MINAJ in a Pamella Roland gown at the Daily Front Row’s Fashion Media Awards. PRIYANKA CHOPRA in a Dion Lee dress and Lorraine Schwartz jewels at the Daily Front Row’s Fashion Media Awards. WINNIE HARLOW in a Pamella Roland dress at the Daily Front Row’s Fashion Media Awards. CHRISSY TEIGEN in a Labourjoisie piece at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. ZENDAYA in a Ralph & Russo masterpiece at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. NEELAM GILL in a Julien Macdonald dress at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. RITA ORA in a head-turning Ralph & Russo gown at the GQ Men…

IT’S finally here! If you haven’t yet seen the gorgeous new edition of DRUM Hair, here it is. The latest edition of our hugely popular hair magazine is fresh, funky and packed with useful information, trends and inspiration. There are tips, tools, tricks and products to tackle pretty much any hair challenge you might have, so don’t miss this must-have issue. If you can’t find it in stores you can order a copy from shop@drum.co.za or buy a digital copy at mysubs.co.za (search for DRUM Hair). And, we’d love to know what you think of it so share your feedback on this special edition by writing to letters@drum.co.za Until next week, THE DRUM TEAM We would love to hear your thoughts on matters close to your heart. Email us at letters@drum.co.za…

The 2018 issue of DRUM Hair (R49) is here to help you find your fresh new summer ’do and give you all the advice you need to care for your hair. This glossy magazine is packed with the latest styles spotted on celebs and Instagram stars, as well as runways and Mzansi’s streets. There are also articles on choosing the right hair oils, buying the perfect wig, great advice before trying the grey hair trend, as well as cute styles for little girls. We also chat to gorgeous cover star Enhle Mbali Maphumulo about her hair journey and favourite styles. Get your copy in stores now or order from Johan Terblanche on 021-406-4962 or johan. terblanche@media24.com…

ABROKEN heart, a health scare that landed him in hospital, being hijacked . . . So much has happened to Vusi Nova in the past year and he’s dealing with it the best way he knows how: through music. Vusi’s emotional rollercoaster can be felt throughout his new album, Manyan-Nyan, where he pays tribute to music legends who died recently. He also talks about love, and healing from heartbreak, and the album’s message is clear: nothing will keep him down. It’s been just over a year since the Port Elizabeth-born singer and one of his 047 bandmates were hijacked and kidnapped in Joburg outside Vusi’s Melville home on their way back from the launch party for Ntando’s new album (My night of terror, 7 September 2017). He’s had to learn…

ZHOOSHED-UP PAP AND WORS Pap gets fancy with the addition of mature cheddar, parsley and lemon zest. SERVES 4 PREPARATION: 20 MIN COOKING: 30-45 MIN BOEREWORS 300g boerewors PAP 375ml (1½c) maize meal 750ml (3c) boiling water 60ml (¼c) butter 100g mature cheddar cheeze, grated zest of 1 lemon handful of fresh parsley, chopped TOMATOES 15ml (1T) olive oil 250g cherry tomatoes 2 garlic cloves, chopped 15ml (1T) butter 1ml (¼t) sugar salt and freshly ground pepper TO FINISH fresh parsley, chopped lemon zest lemon wedges Soak four kebab skewers in water. Prepare a braai fire with enough coals to cook the sausage. 1 BOEREWORS Cut the sausage into 4 equal lengths. Roll up each piece then thread onto a soaked kebab skewer. Transfer to a folding grid and braai…

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YOU WILL NEED Wood filler Sandpaper (both Builders) 5L black paint Measuring tape 1 sheet self-adhesive contact paper (from Game) Ruler Pencil Squeegee tool Art knife or scissors (from Builders) METHOD Before you begin, fill any holes in the table with wood filler, then use sandpaper to smooth over. Paint the table and leave to dry before covering the top. STEP 1 Measure the width and length of the tabletop. STEP 2 To determine how much paper you’ll need, measure how much of an overhang you’ll need, taking into account the thickness of the tabletop. Add this to the measurements in step 1. We provided 6cm all round. Rather leave too much than too little – you can trim away any excess. STEP 3 Now you know the dimensions, use…

BEST BREAKFAST DUO Create your dream kitchen and amp up the style factor with the Copper Breakfast Pack from Mellerware. The copper stainless steel kettle boasts a 1,8-litre capacity and its classic design will complement any modern kitchen. It’s perfectly matched by the two-slice copper stainless steel toaster with an adjustable browning control. Get yours at Makro at just R799 a pack. SUPERIOR FOOD SAFETY Eskort Viennas are cold and high-pressure pasteurised (HPP) for superior food safety. The HPP process: Eliminates bacteria Retains taste and nutrition Enables reduced preservatives Extends freshness Is environmentally friendly Supports clean labelling. For more info about HPP go to sahpp.co.za CALMING CARE FOR YOUR SKIN Treat your skin to nature at its best with Sister Jenny’s JEN-TIL TOUCH. This Proudly South African brand uses herbs,…

GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY Pele proposes. Mrekza doesn’t appreciate his partner’s attitude. Tau (RAPULANA SEIPHEMO) is unhappy to be dumped with a bag full of cash. Gadaffi’s hopes for a reconciliation are crushed. Lesedi’s classmates think she’s lying. Wandi realises she’s not alone. Fana is shocked to hear who the complainant is. Things get tense after Tina’s ex tries to contact her. SCANDAL! Ndu fights a foe. Quinton acts decisively to get help a colleague. Layla unwittingly crushes someone’s hope. Mthunzi’s (BONGILE MANTSAI) security is rattled. Lindiwe is given a punishment she thinks is unfair. A family finds out the reading of their late father’s will is imminent. Ingrid organises a special event. Gloria discovers saying sorry doesn’t mean you’re forgiven. ISIDINGO Lincoln (LINDANI NKOSI) uses persuasion to get what he…

SO YOU think you know most of what you need to know about your body? You know where all your organs are, you know you’ll kill off your brain cells if you drink too much and if you keep taking vitamin C every day you’ll ward off a cold. Right? Well, forget it. In a new book, Everything You Know about the Human Body Is Wrong, science journalist Matt Brown dispels myths you once believed to be true – including the one about farts. YOUR STOMACH IS DOWN BEHIND YOUR BELLY BUTTON Actually no: it sits like a champion on top of the rest of the gut. It’s much higher in the abdomen than most of us realise. Find the point where your lower ribs meet in the middle, then…

NICKI MINAJ Biggest hits on the Billboard chart: Super Bass (2011) at number 3 Anaconda (2014) at number 2 Bang Bang featuring Jessie J and Ariana Grande (2014) at number 3 Till the World Ends by Britney Spears (2011) at number 3 Fefe by 6ix9ine featuring Murda Beatz (2018) at number 3. CARDI B Biggest hits on the Billboard chart: Bodak Yellow (2017) at number 1 I Like It featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin (2018) at number 1 Girls Like You by Maroon 5 (2018) at number 2 Finesse by Bruno Mars (2018) at number 3. She’s one of five female MCs to top the charts, alongside Lil’ Kim, Lauryn Hill, Iggy Azalea and Shawnna. SOCIAL STATUS 91,5 million 41,6 million likes 20,4 million…

Countdown with . . . PRESLEY CHWENEYAGAE Who can forget his fabulous performance in the Oscar-winning flick Tsotsi back in 2005? Presley is no doubt one of SA’s most talented actors and these days the 34-year-old keeps viewers begging for more on 1 Magic’s The River. We pinned him down for a quick chat. 5 minutes to make yourself something to eat – what’s it going to be? A sandwich – whole-wheat bread and avocado, anytime. 4 people you’d invite to a dinner party? Robert Gumede and Patrice Motsepe, with my foundation’s banking details on the plates just in case they feel generous while enjoying the meal! The other guests would be the talented Robert De Niro and the wonderful Graça Machel. 3 people you love to follow…

THE sacrifices we make for our loved ones will always become blessings down the line. I dropped out of school in Grade 11 to give my parents and siblings a better life. I preach to my children every day that education is extremely important because I want them to be better than me. My daughter excelled and finished high school and now I have the honour of holding her diploma. Parenting is often about making sacrifices for your child. Suddenly, this little life comes into your world and all the things you wanted for yourself become meaningless compared to what you want for your child. Parenting is selfless and you’ll find yourself giving up more and more as time goes on. One day it’s your manicure, another it might be…

SHE strides into the snazzy hotel in the north of Joburg casually clad in a denim jacket and T-shirt, her denim shorts revealing her smooth summer-ready legs. Up close her flawless fresh face could fool anyone – actress Thuso Mbedu looks closer to 20 than 27. She’s accompanied by her actress friend, Makgotso M, and the two chat animatedly as Thuso dresses for our photo-shoot. Makgotso reveals she’s on a mission to turn sneaker-loving Thuso into a girly girl. “We’re getting closer and closer to the goal,” she laughs. “Soon you’ll be wearing heels every day.” Thuso rolls her eyes. “You wish,” she responds. The bubbly actresses get on like a house on fire. They hit it off after meeting on the set of Mzansi Magic’s Is’thunzi, where they played…

FOR years she kept quiet about the disease that had taken hold of her body. She feared the worst: that people would judge her, that she’d be isolated and that the stigma associated with it would stick to her long after she’d healed. Tamaryn Green’s fears were realised earlier this year when she finally revealed to people other than her family that she’d had tuberculosis. The 24-year-old, who was crowned Miss SA in May this year, was then a finalist in the running for the title and spoke about it at a book event hosted by former Miss SA Adé van Heerden. One of the other finalists reacted in exactly the way Tamaryn feared: she told pageant organisers she was scared of getting TB after being in Tamaryn’s presence. “It…

Instagram and Facebook both have stories – but what’s the difference? Since its launch in March last year Facebook’s version had a rather slow start in comparison to Instagram’s wildly popular Stories launched in August 2016. On both platforms stories last 24 hours and can either be shared with all your friends at once, a select group or just one person. Stories on Instagram can also be shared directly to Facebook but not vice versa. Facebook Stories comes with a few fun features, such as masks, frames and interactive filters, which can be added to your pictures, clips or live videos. Instagram Stories offers a slightly bigger bag of tricks. You can sass up your snaps and videos with stickers, emojis or even GIFs. You can ask questions, add a…

WHETHER you’re feeling chilly or just in need of a pick-me-up, our moreish meals will make everything seem better in no time. They’re hearty and wholesome, most are cooked in a single pot, and they’re quick to prepare. For added flavour use spices, fresh herbs, stock and strong cheese. TOASTED CHEESE SANDWICHES MAKES 4 SANDWICHES PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 15 MIN 1 can (410g) garlic-flavoured chopped tomatoes 1 sachet (50g) tomato paste 1 chilli, chopped (optional) 30ml (2T) brown sugar salt and freshly ground pepper 8 thick slices of bread soft butter fresh basil mozzarella cheese, sliced or grated 1 In a small pot, simmer the tomatoes, tomato paste, chilli (if using) and sugar until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool. 2 Butter the bread on…

MANY of us have been there – our car is giving us trouble but the dealership we bought it from is brushing us off. Luckily there’s a way to get them into gear – you can lodge a complaint with the motor industry ombudsman (Miosa). This independent organisation helps solve disputes between consumers and service providers in the motoring industry. Examples include someone who bought a car from a dealership with 107 000km on the odometer, only to find out from another dealership a month later that the same car already had 135 000km on the clock three years earlier. And the guy whose scooter broke down after having done only 500km. In both these cases the ombudsman found in favour of the consumers, but the decision can also go…

Possible exploitation by your employer. Visit your department of labour office or speak to your union if you suspect this is taking place. Insist on an employment contract and speak to your employer or HR department if you feel your workload exceeds what was agreed on in the contract. You are protected by the law and can turn to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration or the courts if you’re unable to resolve matters with your employer. You’ll be earning less than people doing similar full-time work. The employment benefits can be minimal compared to full-time jobs. You may feel excluded by a lack of involvement in the workplace. You may feel stressed by the need to “keep up” with your full-time counterparts. Worry can be fuelled by your…

SOME SAY Doctor – a person who cures your ills with pills and kills you with bills. Classic – books that people praise but don’t read. Smile – a curve that can set a lot of things straight. Office – a place you can relax away your strenuous home life. Etc –a sign to make others believe you know more than you actually do. THE PROMISE A young man is sitting next to an old woman in a taxi going from Polokwane to Joburg. Before the taxi takes to the road the gogo asks the young man if he could wake her up when they reach Pretoria and the young man agrees. But while travelling they both fall asleep. Suddenly the guy wakes up and sees Gogo is still asleep.…

The man behind soul-pop smash hit Sink O’ Swim, Apple Gule, is one of the hottest new talents around. We sat down with the 25-year-old singer from Swaziland to find out more about him. IS APPLE GULE YOUR REAL NAME? Ha ha! Apple is a nickname. My real name is Aphelele. Gule is my surname though. WHAT INSPIRED THE SONG SINK O’ SWIM? It’s about being at a crossroads of a relationship – either this is going to work or it isn’t. I wrote it with the production help of Kyle Hodgson, my long-time producer and friend. SO YOU WRITE ALL YOUR SONGS? I do indeed. I just feel that way it has more honesty about it. YOUR SOUND IS OFTEN DESCRIBED AS SOUL-POP. WHO’S BEEN YOUR BIGGEST INFLUENCE? I…

TWO STEPS FORWARD BY GRAEME SIMSION & ANNE BUIST (HARPERCOLLINS) R289* If you’re expecting something in the same vein as The Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect, Graeme Simsion’s previous offerings, you’ll be a bit disappointed. But if you come into this book without expectations or comparisons then it’s a lovely read. Zoe and Martin are the two main characters who meet when they decide to walk the famed Camino de Santiago. It starts in France and ends in Spain (but you don’t have to start and end at specific places and many do only a short bit in Spain). Each takes a turn to narrate and it’s charming to see how their personalities and life experiences make them see the same thing in different ways. Both have had their…

WE GOT to know and love her as an HIV-positive character in a time when such things were groundbreaking. Now Hlubi Mboya is back on the small screen as a pint-sized powerhouse who packs a hefty punch. As Captain Ntsiki Motshe in SABC3’s new crime drama The Docket, Hlubi tackles headline-making crimes that include hijackings and farm murders. The 40-year-old makes a welcome return to TV after years of working behind the scenes and on local movies and international titles such as Death Race: Inferno and Blood Drive. We caught up with her to find out more about what she’s been up to and all about her new role. THE DETERMINED DETECTIVE Hlubi’s character is part of the Ravens, an elite crime-fighting unit formed to tackle high-profile crimes. They have…

NICKI MINAJ She was born Onika Tanya Maraj in Trinidad and Tobago and moved to America with her family when she was five years old. She grew up in Queens, New York, and attended Fiorello H LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts – the school that inspired the movie Fame. Her first mixtape dropped in 2007. She was the first female solo artist to have seven singles simultaneously on the Billboard 100 chart. CARDI B The singer was born Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar to a Trinidadian mother and Dominican father and grew up in The Bronx in New York. She started out as a stripper then became an Instagram sensation thanks to her “no-filter attitude”. In 2015 she was cast in the reality series Love & Hip…

HAPPY BEYDAY! HOW does one of the greatest singers alive celebrate their birthday you might wonder? If you’re BEYONCÉ, it’s simple really – yachting with hubby and lunch in Costa Smeralda, on the Italian island of Sardinia. Queen Bey turned 37 and she and JAY-Z were spotted lunching at Hotel Cala di Volpe where her dutiful hubby snapped pics of his wife. The couple were taking a bit of a break from their joint On the Run II tour. Meanwhile tons of love came through on social media including from DJ Khaled, Missy Elliot and Zendaya. The singer’s mom, Tina Knowles-Lawson, posted a pic of a four-month-old Beyoncé on Instagram, and wrote, “Happy Birthday to the nicest, owner of the most beautiful, generous, loving hearts ever!!!! Brilliant too! Always thinking,…

FREDDIE PRINZE JR In 2016 the actor released his first cookbook, Back to the Kitchen, and he now works as a chef. “My mother worked in restaurants,” Freddy says of his passion for cooking, adding he learned many life lessons “in front of a stove.” VANILLA ICE Vanilla Ice (50) is now a builder, specialising in home improvements. The rapper, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle, even hosted a home improvement show called The Vanilla Ice Project, which aired on The DIY Network. KEVIN JONAS While his brothers Nick (25) and Joe (29) are still making sweet music, Kevin (30) has left the spotlight behind and now co-owns JonasWerner Homes, a custom home-building business.…

‘This is all Jedi level. I will be coming to your show within the next seven days to give love’ KANYE WEST So apologetic YEEZY’s beef with DRAKE has ended, with Kanye tweeting an apology, saying, “Sending good energy and love to Drake and family and crew. I haven’t seen the show [Drake and Migos Aubrey and the Three Amigos tour] in person but the images look incredible online. I understand where the confusion started. This is all Jedi level. I will be coming to your show within the next seven days to give love.” Kanye also apologised for “stepping on” Drake’s album release date, and for his associate Pusha T who’s diss tracks revealed Drake had a secret child. “I did not have any conversations about your child with…