Interest in a collaboration between Drake and Lil Uzi Vert has lingered for years, fueled by brief mentions, live appearances, and circulating snippets. A song commonly known as “At The Gates” has been discussed since at least 2021, but it has never received an official release. As both artists have continued to expand their reach, the absence of the track has only sharpened curiosity. The connection between them, however, has been consistently public.
That relationship was on display in 2023, when Drake invited Lil Uzi Vert to join him onstage at J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival and at another performance earlier in the year. Speaking to the crowd, Drake framed the moment as personal. “This is a family show,” he said, before referring to Uzi as his “actual, real-life brother.” He went on to describe regular check-ins between them, adding, “Whenever I find myself feeling low, I receive a message from him simply checking in. No hidden agendas, just a concern for my well-being. If you want to succeed in life, always reach out to your people.”
Drake continued by reflecting on Uzi’s impact as an artist. “I love this guy so much. Not only are you one of the greatest artists of this era, but I’m thrilled to coexist with someone so innovative and brilliant.” The remarks reinforced the sense of mutual respect that has fueled expectations of a joint release. For fans, the comments suggested that collaboration was more a matter of timing than willingness. In this context, it is clear that Drake has fostered strong bonds with contemporary talent.
The track resurfaced again in conversation in 2023, with some listeners speculating it might appear on Drake’s forthcoming Scary Hours EP. No confirmation followed, and the song remained unreleased. The lack of clarity opened space for speculation. Online frustration soon followed as many fans hoped for new music from Drake.
Lil Yachty Pushes Back on Blame, Clears the Air on Delays and Uzi Rumors
Some of that frustration was directed at Lil Yachty after a fan claimed he was responsible for the delay, writing, “It’s forever fck lil yachty because the world needed to hear this.” Yachty responded during a livestream, rejecting the claim outright. He said the issue stemmed from unresolved sample clearance tied to Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” Addressing the accusation, he said, “Why the fck do you think I’m the reason this didn’t come out? Get off my d**k!” Notably, discussion of Drake’s involvement continued in fan circles.
Yachty also addressed suggestions of tension with Lil Uzi Vert. He described a brief, accidental encounter the previous year that ended without conflict. “He was in the car, I opened the door, said my bad, and it turned out to be the wrong car. No issues here!” he said. The story appeared aimed at putting rumors to rest regarding both Uzi and Drake.
For now, “At The Gates” remains unheard, its status unchanged. Fans continue to revisit old statements and performances in search of clues. Whether the track will ever be released remains uncertain. With every update, anticipation for something new from Drake persists.
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