Drake and Trainwreck have Beef with Stake
A High-Profile Fallout in the Gambling World is happening as Drake has public beef with his sponsor Stake – and Trainwrecks isn’t happy either.
The gambling and streaming industry is shaking right now as rapper and casino streamer Drake publicly turned on his long-time sponsor, Stake.
He’s leveling accusations that raised questions about the crypto casino’s operations. While streamer Trainwreckstv has aired his own frustrations with the brand in recent months, Drake’s high-profile split has escalated the controversy to new heights.
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Drake Calls Out Stake and Kick Founders
Drake’s first shots were fired during a Trainwreckstv livestream on August 18, where he tore into Ed Craven (“Eddie”) and Bijan Tehrani, the co-founders of Stake and Kick.
He labeled Craven a “snake” and a “goof,” accusing the casino of mistreating talent and restricting his ability to promote affiliate codes.
Just days later, Drake’s Kick streaming channel vanished, returning a 404 error that quickly fueled speculation.
Fellow streamer Adin Ross reacted live to the takedown, with fans concluding that Drake had effectively walked away from Kick—and by extension, Stake.
“Blocked Withdrawals” Allegation
The drama intensified on August 24, when Drake shared an Instagram Story screenshot of a Stake customer support conversation. His caption read:
“4 withdraw attempts blocked on @stake with no explanation. Is it personal?”
The allegation that Stake had prevented him from cashing out winnings went viral across social media and industry press. Within hours, clips of Drake discussing the issue—and even challenging Ed Craven to “fight for free”—spread across X (formerly Twitter) and hip-hop outlets.
Trainwreckstv’s Complaints
Although Drake has dominated headlines, streamer Trainwreckstv has also been voicing concerns.
- After a $9.6 million slot win in June, he quipped that Craven would be “sick” about paying it out.
- He has repeatedly claimed that Stake employees suggested he could earn “$50 million per month” through affiliate codes, highlighting what he sees as problematic incentives.
- In late July, after rival streamer Roshtein’s $45.5m record win, Trainwreckstv openly questioned his future with Stake.
These comments add weight to the narrative that high-profile partners are losing faith in the operator.
Stake’s Response So Far
Despite the noise, Stake’s leadership has said little in response. Bijan Tehrani briefly pushed back on social media, dismissing rumors that Drake was “banned” and insisting his frustrations were about slot games rather than Kick itself.
However, as of late August, there has been no detailed public statement addressing Drake’s central allegation of blocked withdrawals, leaving room for speculation and mounting criticism.
Industry and Community Reactions
The fallout has played out loudly across X, Instagram, and streaming clips.
- Drake’s “withdrawals blocked” post circulated widely in music and gambling circles.
- Fans split opinions: some called the dispute “scripted drama,” while others worried about fairness at Stake.
- Trade media in both iGaming and hip-hop have framed this as a total rupture between Drake and Stake, potentially ending one of the highest-value sponsorship deals in the sector.
- Several big YouTube channels are announcing the end of Kick, referencing Drake an Train as well as the recent scandals with the death of a French streamer live on air.
How will the Drake Trainwreck Stake Beef Continue?
The feud between Drake, Trainwreckstv, and Stake highlights the volatility at the crossroads of gambling, streaming, and celebrity culture.
Whether Stake can repair relationships — or whether rivals move in on its influencer strategy — remains to be seen. For now, one thing is clear: Drake’s break with Stake has made casino sponsorship drama mainstream news.
Stake have their work cut out for them.
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