Kevin Durant’s appearance at the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 15, was intended to spotlight the league’s top talent. However, much of the postgame conversation quickly shifted online, where social media users began sharing screenshots that allegedly show Durant sending direct messages to a fan. The circulating images reignited long-running conversations about Durant and the use of so-called burner accounts. Durant has not addressed the allegations publicly.
The screenshots were first posted by the X account @MrBusby4o8 and later reshared by Kurrco on Instagram. Alongside the images, the user wrote, “Look, I got my past transgressions that I’ve been put on the summer jam screen for past st I’ve said. So in a way I KINDA empathize with @KDTrey5. But this n*a BEEN a whole a** weirdo that be talking to himself in my DM’s..” The authenticity of the screenshots has not been independently confirmed, and it remains unclear whether the messages are genuine. Despite this, discussion around Durant’s alleged involvement has continued to spread online.
In the purported messages, the sender appears to say: “Buzz u talked to Kendrick today?,” “Aye fats. Why do u want Drake dead?,” “Stop ignoring me bro,” and “Who cares about a chain when u got billion. I’m wondering if your daddy Kendrick knows u exist.” The alleged messages reportedly came after the fan expressed public support for Kendrick Lamar amid an ongoing cultural rivalry involving Drake. Drake and Durant have maintained a well-known friendship over the years, placing Durant at a frequent crossroads between sports and music culture. Online fandoms in both spaces often overlap, and tensions can escalate rapidly.
The situation has also resurfaced broader, unverified claims circulating over the weekend, including accusations that Durant previously used anonymous accounts to criticize teammates and former associates. Like the alleged direct messages, those claims remain unproven. Nevertheless, online speculation continues to gain traction, particularly when Durant’s name is involved.
#BusbyDontBullshit https://t.co/afqjYFTsNj pic.twitter.com/hDwetKMKZO
— Busby 🏁 (@MrBusby4o8) February 16, 2026