Team USA’s official X account turned to rap culture to mark its Olympic gold medal victory over Canada.

The United States secured a 2-1 win against Canada in the men’s ice hockey final to claim gold for the first time in 44 years.

Shortly after the result, the team’s social media account posted a caption that drew attention beyond the sport itself. The wording referenced one of the most talked-about music rivalries of recent years.

Caption plays on Kendrick Lamar diss track aimed at Drake

The post read “They not like U.S,” shared in celebration of the victory over Canada. The phrasing mirrors Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 diss track “Not Like Us,” which targeted Canadian rapper Drake during their highly publicised feud.

By adjusting the spelling to emphasise “U.S,” the caption operated as a patriotic message while maintaining the lyrical reference.

The United States defeated Canada 2-1 in the gold medal game, sealing its first Olympic men’s ice hockey title in 44 years.

The choice of words added another layer, given Drake’s nationality and the opponent in the final. The rivalry between the two nations has long defined the sport at the international level.

Win ends decades-long wait for Olympic men’s hockey gold

The victory marked the program’s first gold medal since its previous triumph more than four decades ago. Players celebrated on the ice before continuing festivities in the locker room.

The social media post quickly gained traction online as fans connected the caption to the Lamar and Drake feud.

The moment combined a historic on-ice achievement with a cultural nod that resonated far beyond the rink.

For Team USA, the result itself remained the headline, but the caption ensured the celebration travelled even further.

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