Drake‘s been accused of his fair share of “soft” misogyny but he certainly wasn’t going to take derogatory comments from hardcore misogynist Andrew Tate. Tate, who was arrested and accused of human trafficking in Romania late last year, derided men from Canada in a recent episode of his podcast, and Drake didn’t take too kindly to having his manhood questioned.
Tate’s comments are usually vile in general, but in this case, he was just straight-up rude and wrong. “There’s no men in Canada,” he asserted. “Imagine being from Canada. Imagine saying, ‘I’m a man.’ ‘From where?’ ‘From Canada.’ What? That doesn’t go together. You’re not, bruv. Of course not. There’s no men in Canada.”
Drake didn’t mince words with his response, commenting under the video, “Green light” — a reference to putting a hit on someone.
Drake Says to “Green Light” Andrew Tate under my recent post about Andrew Tate saying “there are no men in Canada” The Boy felt some type of way about that. The Boy has been on GO MODE latelypic.twitter.com/FitmPx5b4K
Of course, were you to ask Drake’s detractors like Azealia Banks, Joe Budden, and Pusha T, this is pointless posturing on his part, but again, that could just be due to the “nice guy” reputation Canada has cultivated over the years, despite participating in the same sorts of genocide as the nation’s neighbors to the south (and let it be known that Canada’s ratio of guns to human beings rivals the US’s. The murder rate’s just lower because they have free health care).
Does Drake actually have the power to put a “green light” on the podcaster? That doesn’t seem likely — he did add a laughing emoji, after all. Maybe recording For All The Dogs and hanging out with 21 Savage just has him feeling tough lately.
At this point in his career, Drake has become accustomed to the polarized reactions that pour in whenever he drops new music. The father of one’s impressive list of accolades speaks for itself in terms of his commercial success, but still, not everyone is a fan of Champagne Papi’s sound. Joe Budden made it clear during a recent episode of his podcast that he’s not feeling For All The Dogs, which has since caused the Toronto native to lash out at him on Instagram.
“I thank God for this life and not having to come to rushed conclusions on Best Buy podcast mics ,” Drake captioned a recent upload. While he obviously didn’t name-drop Budden, it’s hard to deny that the 36-year-old seemed to be taking shots at the media personality. Interstingly, Joe’s former co-host, Mal, looks to be taking the 6ix God’s side in the internet beef, as he’s been flooding Drake’s comment section with emojis for the past few days.
At least four of the “Way 2 Sexy” hitmaker’s recent uploads have “” dropped beneath them from Mal. As some IG users have pointed out in @thejasminebrand’s comments, it’s not unusual for the Rory & Mal host to leave money bags under posts on the app. However, seeing as Drake and Budden are currently breaking the internet with their beef, it seems a bit too convenient for the sudden show of support amid his old boss’ hate train rolling in to be a coincidence.
Since For All The Dogs arrived this past weekend, it’s become glaringly obvious who in the industry is on Drake’s side these days. Joe Budden may not be a supporter of the Canadian, but his baby mama, Sophie Brussaux, was more than happy to show off a tattoo of the rapper’s face while attending one of his Toronto tour dates. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Azealia Banks has seen all the smoke sent Joe Budden‘s way from Drake and Birdman and has some words to say. Hitting Instagram, Banks told Drake what is not Hip-Hop.
Does Drake know his nose job and liposuction is not hip hop? Does Drake know that no one who actually understands hip hop — a culture born from oppressed, don’t reeeeeeeallly care about his soft-toothed colonized confused mixed-race facsimile attempts to exhibit the true authenticity of an actual MC? Does Drake know his desperate attempts to gangsterize Canadian “street life” is an all-encompassing failure in and of itself?
– Azealia Banks
She then turned her attention to Birdman:
Also, can hip hop get ANYMORE TRASHY? Does Birdman know how low IQ, tacky, and how much of a fucking loser he looks threatening Joe Budden via the internet? Like… You can get arrested for that, Birdman.
– Azealia Banks
You can see it from Banks below and read more about the threats to Joe Budden here.
Azealia Banks shares her thoughts on Drake’s comments to Joe Budden via her Instagram story:
“Does Drake know his nose job and liposuction is not hiphop…don’t reeeeeeeeallly care about his soft-toothed colonized confused mixed-race facsimile attempts to exhibit the true… pic.twitter.com/IAtsvAy3MW
Hip-hop fans at home have wayyyy too much time on their hands. With Joe Budden and Drake back at odds, a fan created a movie trailer for their beef, patching together clips, statements, and bars throughout their career.
Drake continues to shade Joe Budden following the rapper-turned-podcaster’s opinion of For All The Dogs. Hitting Instagram, Drake shared a collection of photos, the last highlighting a fedora case that Joe Budden carried. “I thank god for this life and not having to come to rushed conclusions on Best Buy podcast mics,” Drake wrote.
Previously, Drake heard Joe Budden’s latest podcast, breaking down his issues with the For All The Dogs album, but overall, he was happy with receiving the release. He then hit him a scathing response that you can see below.
Birdman has entered the conversation of those who are critical of Drake. Speaking on Clubhouse with Wack 100, Birdman stated he always respected Joe, but it can go left.
“I don’t have no ill feelings with Joe Budden. I personally always respected Joe Budden. I don’t have nothing ill about Joe Budden. But he can’t play with the G.O.A.T. And if you playing with the G.O.A.T., then you want a problem. If you want a problem, we’ll give you a problem. On God, we’ll give you one.”
– Birdman
Birdman goes off on anybody who opposes Drake and warns Joe Budden thru could put a full court press on him if the DIRESPECT continue pic.twitter.com/8RnPrfCefJ
Drake continued to shade Joe Budden following the rapper-turned-podcaster’s opinion of For All The Dogs. Hitting Instagram, Drake shared a collection of photos, the last highlighting a fedora case that Joe Budden carried. “I thank god for this life and not having to come to rushed conclusions on Best Buy podcast mics,” Drake wrote.
Previously, Drake heard Joe Budden’s latest podcast, breaking down his issues with the For All The Dogs album, but overall, he was happy with receiving the release. He then hit him a scathing response that you can see below.
21 Savage‘s four-year immigration battle has finally come to a successful end with the artist being officially granted permanent residency status in the United States.
Savage’s lawyer, Charles Kuck, told The Associated Press that his client has officially become a permanent U.S. resident and may now go overseas, emphasizing the point that the artist had followed “all applicable immigration laws since his initial detention by ICE.”
21, whose real name is Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, age 30, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Georgia (where he had grown up most of his life) back in 2019. His visa, which his mother had acquired for him when he was 7 years old, had apparently expired back in 2006. At the time of his arrest, he claimed to be unaware that he had overstayed his visa. He spent 10 days in jail before he was released with limitations- mainly the limitation that he could not leave the United States as long as his case was pending. His case was delayed due to additional criminal charges as well.
However, since ICE granted him the ability to travel within the country, the “Rich Flex” singer had been able to tour, most notably accompanying Drake on his “It was All a Blur” tour. After being granted permanent American residency on Friday, 21 Savage joined Drake to perform in Drake’s hometown of Toronto shortly before announcing that he would be returning to his home country of England for a performance.
While going through the immigration process, 21 had become a vocal advocate about allowing people who were brought to the United States as children to become citizens as adults, namely those within the Hispanic community who like him, had mostly only ever known a life in the United States.
As one of the biggest names in hip-hop today, Drake’s always a lightning rod for controversy and criticism, but the target on his back always gets bigger and glows brighter in the wake of a new album release. For All The Dogs is no exception, as the Canadian rapper’s eighth solo studio album has brought with it a clamorous reaction from both fans and media personalities like Charlamagne The God and Joe Budden.
Of course, this time around, Drake’s been as ready with a spicy retort of his own every time they’ve dissed him. However, even his replies are catching flak now. After Drake sent a sassy sally at Joe Budden for the former rapper’s salty review, Azealia Banks, of all people, chimed in with some scathing commentary of her own, reviving a few derogatory rumors about Drake in the process.
“Does drake know his nose job and liposuction is not hiphop??” she wrote on Instagram. “Does drake know that no one who actually understands hiphop – a culture born from oppressed, don’t reeeeeeeeallly care about his soft-toothed colonized confused mixed-race facsimile attempts to exhibit the true authenticity of an actual MC? Does drake know his desperate attempts to gangsterize Canadian ‘street life’ is an all encompassing failure in and of it itself?”
Azealia Banks comments on Drake’s response to Joe Budden:
“Does drake know his nose job and liposuction is not hiphop?? Does drake know that no one who actually understands hiphop – a culture born from oppressed, don’t reeeeeeeeallly care about his soft-toothed colonized… pic.twitter.com/Ti0MwYK02d
Of course, you can’t always take everything Banks says seriously. After all, if plastic surgery is a mark against Drake, Banks is standing in a glass house throwing one hell of a stone. She’s also been pretty wrong about everything from West Coast hip-hop to Cardi B’s popularity, and her comments generally reek of sour grapes and Haterade. We’ll see if Drake responds to her the same way he did Charlamagne and Budden, but to be honest, I think we’d all be better off just letting Azealia yell at the clouds.
This new decade has seen Drake continue to be a dominant force in the music industry as he consistently shares new music, topping the charts and breaking streaming records in the process. He recently dropped his eighth studio album, For All the Dogs just in time to conclude his It’s All A Blur Tour of North America. The new record follows a trilogy of albums, including the collaborative Her Loss with 21 Savage, last year’s Honestly, Nevermind, and 2021’s Certified Lover Boy. A new Drake release is guaranteed to divide listeners, and it appears that the reception of For All the Dogsis no different. Despite these mixed opinions, Drizzy is not afraid to clap back.
Drake’s output so far this decade has been prolific, releasing at least one full-length album each year. The quick turnaround between projects is commendable and is deserving of some time off. In a recent episode of his Sound 42 radio show, Drake announced that he will be taking a break from music, “For maybe a year or so.” The Canadian superstar cited stomach problems and his overall health as reasons for his temporary hiatus. To commemorate Drake’s prolific run, the release of For All the Dogs, and his well-deserved break, we are ranking his albums since Certified Lover Boy from worst to best. Take a look at the list below.
4. For All the Dogs (2023)
Drake’s latest album has not been out for very long, so comparing it to his other albums may seem early. While it is still fresh in our minds, For All the Dogs does not stack up against Drake’s previous releases. The album’s bloated tracklist is held back by its runtime and features, with some exceptions. J. Cole, SZA, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Bad Bunny contributed standout performances that made for memorable collaborations.
The tracklist has bright moments, but For All the Dogs is ultimately uneven. Lyrically and vocally, Drake has his high points, but there are instances where his performances fall flat. It is a prime example of how Drake can be a victim of his own success with an album that caters to every style. For All the Dogs is still brand new, so only time will tell how it ages in the span of Drake’s discography.
3. Her Loss – Drake & 21 Savage (2022)
Drake has recruited 21 Savage for every album since Certified Lover Boy, so it was only right for the two to lock in for an entire joint album. Their collaborative effort, Her Loss, reinvigorated Drake’s rapping skills as he and 21 brought out the best in each other. While the two certainly have chemistry, it does not always translate to making good songs. The project can sometimes be disjointed, but there are plenty of gems on Her Loss.
Songs like “Rich Flex,” “Hours in Silence,” and “Spin Bout U” displayed the duo’s irresistible synergy. Savage held his own, but Drake was the star of the show as his versatility shined throughout the tracklist. His catchy melodies and skillful bars commanded the songs, not to mention “Middle of the Ocean” is arguably one of Drake’s best songs of the decade so far. Her Loss excited with its highlights, but also felt monotonous at times. For that reason, it sits at No. 3 on the list.
2. Certified Lover Boy (2021)
Certified Lover Boy is far from Drake’s best work but has many redeeming qualities. The album’s lengthy tracklist may be inconsistent, but plenty of highlights exist. Its worst moments do not detract from the best tracks that carry the album’s quality. Certified Lover Boy includes one of Drake’s best intro tracks with “Champagne Poetry,” as well as quality collaborations with JAY-Z, Travis Scott, and Tems. Drake sang his heart out with Future and Ty Dolla $ign and reunited with Lil Wayne and Rick Ross for “You Only Live Twice.” The overblown tracklist and overall sequence of For All the Dogs is reminiscent of Certified Lover Boy, but the latter trumps the former with its strongest tracks.
1. Honestly, Nevermind (2022)
Fans were caught off guard with the surprise announcement of Honestly, Nevermind, but even more with the album’s musical direction. Drake primarily sang on his seventh studio album, with the exception of certain tracks. He experimented with moody house music, Baltimore club, and R&B. It made for a unique listening experience distinct from other Drake albums. Honestly, Nevermind displayed Drake’s effortless knack for creating catchy melodies. He may work well with others, but there were no features besides 21 Savage on “Jimmy Cooks.”
Honestly, Nevermind is a concise body of work and a focused effort with a cohesive artistic direction. It is free of moments on For All the Dogs and Certified Lover Boy, where he occasionally sounded creatively stagnant. The album saw Drake exploring uncharted territory, which is what made it such an exciting listen and undoubtedly his best release out of his most recent run.
According to Birdman on the Clubhouse app (as relayed by HotNewHipHop), Bad Bunny has secretly been signed to Drake’s OVO imprint since “day one.” The clip is being circulated online by the likes DJ Akademiks and No Jumper. In it, Birdman said, “Bad Bunny already signed to Drake. Y’all just [didn’t] know it.” It should be noted that the only source on this possibility to this point is Birdman’s word, and no offense whatsoever to Birdman, but it should probably be treated as a rumor until there is official confirmation either way — if ever.
Before For All The Dogs, Bad Bunny and Drake collaborated to make 2018’s “Mia,” performing it together during the Miami stop of Drake’s Aubrey And The Three Migos Tour. Drake and PartyNextDoor also welcomed Benito on a remix of “Loyal” in 2020. Drake name-checked Bad Bunny on his Her Losstrack “Major Distribution” last November, which Bad Bunny appreciated.
Most recently, this August, Bad Bunny attended one of Drake’s It’s All A Blur Tourshows at Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, where Drake teased what we now know to be “Gently” (as captured by Billboard at the time). And while Drake is in a post-album glow, Bad Bunny might be gearing up to release an album seemingly titled Nadie Sabe.
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