Back in July 2024, the Los Angeles Public Library “retired” its owl puppet after Kendrick Lamar beat a piñata version of Drake’s OVO owl logo in his “Not Like Us” music video.

Drake is being trolled by Duolingo, who mocked him with a viral Super Bowl moment and declared their owl mascot “dead.” Drake can’t catch a break on social media in the wake of Kendrick ...

Duolingo has declared its beloved owl mascot, Duo, dead—and the internet is running with the wild conspiracy theory that rapper Drake is responsible. After the language-learning app referenced ...

In February 2025, Duolingo, the language-learning app known for its wild social media stunts, pulled off one of its boldest moves yet: announcing the “death” of its iconic mascot, Duo the Owl ...

Drake and the Duolingo Owl might be at odds with one another. If you're unfamiliar with Duolingo, it's a lovely tool that teaches you how to speak different languages.

Beyond its golden owl and intricate design, this Phantom boasts Drake’s name engraved into the custom emblem—a subtle reminder of its singular ownership.