Drake has unveiled a fresh new haircut following backlash over his previous pigtails with barrettes, which some critics labeled a “midlife crisis” phase. The 38-year-old rapper debuted his new look on Instagram Stories on Saturday, sharing a selfie with a stern expression and duck lips. His short haircut quickly sparked reactions from fans and followers across social media.
On X (formerly Twitter), many fans welcomed the change. “Drake cut his hair off?! Omg we are SO BACK! Them braids been too tight for too damn long!” one user exclaimed. Another wrote, “I’m glad he cut his hair. Now I don’t have to curse my timeline with the possibility of pig-tailed Drake anymore.” A third fan joked, “If Drake cut his hair maybe I should cut mine too.”
While most reactions celebrated the rapper’s return to a simpler style, some comments carried a playful tone of critique. “Aubrey, who told you it was okay to cut your hair?” one fan quipped, referring to Drake’s birth name, Aubrey Graham.
Others couldn’t resist drawing comparisons to common breakup tropes. “Lmfaoo he cut his hair after drama like a female do,” a commenter teased, hinting at Drake’s rumored ongoing feud with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar.
The shift to a short haircut marks a return to a style Drake last sported in early 2022. Fans appear largely relieved to see the end of his pigtails phase, which had been a polarizing choice.
Drake’s ever-changing hairstyles often attract attention, and this latest transformation is no exception. While his pigtails and barrettes sparked plenty of jokes and memes, his short haircut seems to be resonating more positively with his audience.
Known for blending personal reinvention with his music career, the One Dance rapper’s new look has once again become a talking point, cementing his ability to keep fans engaged—whether it’s with his songs or his style choices.