Drake Shows Love To Action Bronson With New NFL x OVO Collab

Drake and his OVO brand have done some very cool things over the years. Overall, one of their best collaborations has come with none other than NFL. This upcoming collaboration is set to come out later this week and will feature a plethora of varsity jackets relating to the teams in the league. So far, we have seen the Pittsburgh Steelers jacket, repped by none other than Snoop Dogg. Moreover, there is going to be a New York Jets jacket, and it was modeled by Action Bronson.

Bronson and Drake haven’t exactly communicated a lot in regards to the public eye. However, they are two men who are both entrenched in the hip-hop world. Consequently, it makes sense that they would eventually link up in one way or another. Below, you can see Bronson in the Jets jacket, and it is looking very good right now. OVO always comes through with some amazing collabs. However, they have clearly upped the ante with this latest one.

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Drake x Action Bronson x OVO

According to HipHopDX, Drake ended up taking things a step further by reposting the photos of Bronson on his Instagram story. Moreover, he said that the rapper was one of his “favorite people.” Needless to say, these two have gotten to spend some time together. Drizzy is a student of the craft, and he is someone who listens to a whole plethora of different styles. Clearly, Bronson is someone who has inspired him along the way. Perhaps someday, we could get Bronson on a Drake album.

If you are interested in this collaboration, you will be able to cop these jackets as of Friday, December 15th, over at octobersveryown.com. Let us know what you think of the collection so far, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite artists, including all of their upcoming releases.

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Drake “For All The Dogs” Review

Drake has undergone a few transformations throughout his career but since 2018, it’s largely just been different hairstyles. Albums like Certified Lover Boy didn’t necessarily offer anything new from Drake, despite the amount of anticipation. What we didn’t expect from him, though, was that he’d be working like a racehorse in the subsequent years. He made a hard left turn on Honestly, Nevermind in a career defined by pop-adjacent hip-hop & R&B records. Meanwhile, Her Loss provided a new pocket that he mildly explored through snippets and efforts like Dark Lane Demo Tapes

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From Certified Lover Boy To For All The Dogs

 
 
 
 
 
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Eight months after the release of Her Loss, Drake released his very first poetry book titled Titles Ruin Everything, where he announced For All The Dogs. “They say they miss the old Drake, girl don’t tempt me. For all the dogs,” he declared. His poetry book seemingly continued the thematic statement he established on Certified Lover Boy, which he described as “a combination of toxic masculinity and acceptance of truth which is inevitably heartbreaking.” It’s a 180 from Drake’s early career when he often earned reverence among feminist audiences for trying to speak to their emotions rather than commodify their bodies. But, in the same year that Future leaned into his toxic ways on I NEVER LIKED YOU, Drake seemingly took note. For Future, it was embracing a character that the Internet made him out to be, but for Drake, it stems from emptiness. 

Across For All The Dogs, Drake basks in the money, the fame, and the glory as he always does, but his ability to speak candidly about relationships has evidently dissipated. He’s not falling in or out of love but rather trying to fill a void in his life that money or respect can’t necessarily buy him. Relationships and former love that once brought him a sense of purpose have been reduced to Birkin bag handouts and sugar daddy tendencies, which, in all fairness, he and Future established on “I’M ON ONE.”

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The Same Ol’ Drake 

That said, For All The Dogs feels like a moment in Drake’s career where he’s at a crossroads. His own fame has compromised the things that he once strived for in his personal life, and he’s evidently grappling with this reality. And at some points, it almost sounds like desperation. “Drew A Picasso” brings Drake’s stream-of-conscious writing to a moody midnight-esque soundscape intended for deep thoughts and late-night drives as he reflects on a woman who doesn’t necessarily value the social status and wealth that Drake could provide. It all comes together when he croons, “I can’t picture you with him/ That’s just so embarrassin’, I want to die.” It’s a close callback to the old Drake, the underdog whose glow-up inspired a generation of men to try and stunt on the women who once wrote them off in high school.

The problem is that it feels as though Drake hasn’t moved on, which is especially true on songs like “Fear Of Heights.” Contrastingly, “Fear Of Heights” comes through with the rugged and aggressive tone that has made Drake’s rap records feel riveting as of late. However, the perceived shots at Rihanna and ASAP Rocky feel too petty for a man who admittedly “had badder b*tches than you.” To make matters worse, he seemingly continues to address Pusha T five years after the masses declared the former G.O.O.D Music president the winner of their lyrical bout.  

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Bridging The Generational Gap

The moments where Drake seems to be looking ahead largely rely on the excellent list of collaborators he brought on board. It’s no secret that SZA stands as the current reigning queen of R&B. While “Slime You Out” failed to achieve the cultural impact that you’d expect from a song with both artists, they make up for it on the Sexyy Red-assisted “Rich Baby Daddy.” It’s Drake’s latest take on the resurgence of regional club music, laced with a diaphanous vocal sample, fierce synths, and an infectious hook, courtesy of the “Pound Town” hitmaker. Even still, the song devolves into heartbreak with Drake bellyaching over missed connections.

Then, there are artists like Yeat, who’ve become paramount figures of the new generation of rap, thanks to his warbling vocals and high-octane production. Yeat’s influence on Drake isn’t new, especially considering BNYX’s general rapport with Drake. And while BNYX’s hand on “Search & Rescue” transformed the song into a hit, it’s clear that Drake’s verbose bars can’t hang with Yeat’s vibes. Still, “IDGAF” remains one of the most exciting records on the tracklist.

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For All The Dogs Highlights 

Still, even with refreshing voices like Teezo Touchdown, Lil Yachty, or Chief Keef on the tracklist, there aren’t many rappers who seem to inspire Drake’s pen. “8 AM In Charlotte” felt misleading in its release ahead of the album. When “Slime You Out” failed to maintain a Top 10 spot on the Hot 100, “8 AM” felt like Drake was about to give us bars on For All The Dogs. Unfortunately, much like the majority of Drake’s catalog since 2015, it feels like he isn’t genuinely interested in standing among the game’s top lyricists but rather reminding people that he can rap every once in a while.

Still, J. Cole evidently put a battery in Drake’s back on “First Person Shooter.” With an all-star roster of producers attached to the song – Vinylz, Boi-1da, Tay Keith, FnZ, Oz, and Coleman – Drake and J Cole emerge over triumphant production with boastful bars and the braggadocious rights that they once worked towards when collaborating on songs like “In The Morning” or “Jodeci Freestyle.” It’s a celebratory anthem that feels as monumental as the weight of the names they carry.

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A Generational Talent At A Crossroad

Drake’s biggest issue of his career is that he’s too versatile. Noah “40” Shebib once explained that his musical counterpart has a wide demographic he tries to cater to on each album. Perhaps that’s the biggest issue with Drake’s catalog these past few years. He’s been throwing paint at a wall through bloated tracklists, knowing that at least something will stick without trying to establish definitive bodies of work in his catalog. 

Besides Honestly, Nevermind, Drake hasn’t committed to one sound that he could expound on further. Ultimately, that’s the biggest downfall of For All The Dogs. He doesn’t differentiate between welcoming the next generation of stars as an OG or trying to stand next to them as peers. There are moments that emphasize why the “Old Drake” resonates with his audience. Still, even so, he’s at an intersection in his career that fails to distinguish how For All The Dogs is any different than his previous bodies of work, nor does it look beyond the instant gratification of Billboard records and social media chatter. With his pending hiatus, For All The Dogs should close out a long-winded chapter in his career—one that turned him into a generational star who can be mentioned in the same breath as Michael Jackson, if only for the accolades and chart success.

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Is Bad Bunny Signed To Drake?

Bad Bunny’s relationship status with Kendall Jenner was recently all but confirmed via Gucci’s Valigeria campaign, and now people are questioning his professional ties to Drake. Bad Bunny is a featured artist on “Gently,” one of the 23 tracks comprising Drake’s freshly released For All The Dogs album, but their alignment might run much deeper than that.

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 Loss track “Major Distribution” last November, which Bad Bunny appreciated.

Most recently, this August, Bad Bunny attended one of Drake’s It’s All A Blur Tour shows 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.

Birdman Claims Drake Signed Bad Bunny To OVO Since “Day One”

Drake continues to be the talk of the town after his latest album For All The Dogs. The record has been hotly debated by listeners and other celebrities in social media circles. One of those is Joe Budden and that is a whole other subplot around the LP’s release. Now, we have another one surrounding Drake. However, this one includes Bad Bunny and Birdman. How did this all happen? Well, let us run down the details and background for you. As for some basic information, Bad Bunny made an appearance on For All The Dogs, teaming up with Drizzy for “Gently.”

On top of that collaboration, they also brought the Latin summer vibes to “MIA,” which came out back in 2018. That song and this latest one are a combination of Drake’s label OVO, and Bunny’s, Rimas Entertainment. However, Birdman firmly believes that Bunny has been with The Boy since the beginning. The Cash Money label leader chopped it up with Wack 100 about all sorts of things, one of which being Bunny and Drake’s relationship.

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Birdman Insists Bad Bunny Has Been Under Drake’s Label

 
 
 
 
 
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Throughout the clip provided by No Jumper, Birdman continues to claim that the Latin rapper and singer signed with OVO at the start of his career. “Bad Bunny already signed to Drake,” he says. “Y’all just don’t know it.” This would be a true shock if this rings true. But, as of now, he is official with Rimas, separate from Drake, and neither has came out publicly to confirm Birdman’s statement.

What are your initial thoughts on Birdman saying Bad Bunny has been signed under Drake’s OVO label since his career began? Why do you believe he is saying this? Are Drake and Bad Bunny one of the best duos in modern rap right now? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Birdman, Drake, Bad Bunny, and the rest of of the music world.

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Lil Yachty Said Drake’s Never Sounded More Drunk Than On OVO Sound 42 Last Night

Lil Yachty and Drake have quite the close bond, and it’s no longer novel, surprising, or remarkable to say so. After all, following multiple collaborations, interviews, praise towards each other on social media, and much more, it’s clear that they’re a bit of a duo these days. Moreover, the Atlanta creative helped produce a lot of material on the 6 God’s newly released album For All The Dogs, However, it’s clear that they work hard, but it’s also pretty apparent that they play hard. There have been a lot of sleepless nights, club outings, and the like… but apparently, none of those compare to how drunk Drizzy got last night.

Furthermore, he premiered a new episode of his show Table For One on OVO Sound Radio and Sound 42. In it, the Toronto rapper played a lot of material, including a Lil Yachty song that many fans falsely thought took aim at Lil Uzi Vert. But the most notable part of the 36-year-old’s on-air appearance- for Lil Boat, at least- was that Drake had apparently never sounded more drunk to his ears. In the hilarious clip below, you can hear them going back and forth when the Quality Control artist called in.

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Drake Has Never Sounded More Drunk Than On Sound 42 Last Night, Yachty Believes

Specifically, it seems like Lil Yachty came to that conclusion after Drake sang “Car Wash” quite weakly. Also, there was a lot of stuttering, “uhm”s and “ah”s, and slurred delivery that indicated that he was having a bit too much fun. Regardless of all that, though, the “8AM In Charlotte” MC told Yachty that he wasn’t even drunk. Instead, he was just simply really excited and having a great time… but haven’t we all heard that one from our friends at 2AM before?

Jokes aside, it’s heartening to hear these titans speak and appreciate each other as they continue their star-studded and prolific journey as artists together. Given that Drizzy’s apparently taking a break from music for a while, maybe we won’t hear them on wax together for a long time. All we can hope for the two is that they have many more fun nights together. On that note, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Drake and Lil Yachty.

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Drake Debuts His Country Accent While Touring Houston Home: Watch

Drake always reps the city of Toronto to the fullest, but that doesn’t mean he can’t show love to other areas that raised him, in a way. Moreover, those familiar with his’s early career know that Houston played a large role in his come-up, not just regarding stylistic and artistic inspiration, but also in terms of some of his earliest mentors like Bun B being from there. Now, the 6 God found a home in the city to stay at when he’s not in Toronto, and recently showed it off. Not only that, but he also showed off his best “country” accent to really get into the Texas atmosphere.

“Me and my partner, we done gone country on ya’ll, mane,” Drake remarked in a video in what looks like a golf cart with a friend. “We said we was going to do it for a lot of years. We doing it today. The sale is made, for sure. They said 10 horses belong to the property and four of them are boarding horses. People need a nice place for their horse to stay. Yeah, buddy, yeah, buddy. You got to drop a new one for this. If you see your girl at the Lover Boy Lane, it’s over.”

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Drake Goes Full “Country” While Showing Off New Houston Property

Of course, this voice harkens back to when Drake was fully in his Southern bag on projects like Thank Me Later. As such, maybe it’s not too surprising for hardcore fans to hear his drawl like this, and we can imagine it’ll only get stronger. In addition, let’s not forget that the 36-year-old is known for his many voices, for better or worse. From dancehall patois to U.K. drill “tings,” he’s drawn as much admiration and clowning for his “impressions.” We’ll see how many of those show up on For All The Dogs.

Meanwhile, it’s at least nice to see that the OVO mogul finally achieved a longtime goal. With the resources and finances at his disposal, we can assume that he wanted to find the perfect spot in the city to call his second home. Regardless, we’ll see how long it takes for Drizzy to say “Howdy” to no end. On that note, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Drake.

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Drake Gifts BBL Specialist Custom OVO Scrubs

Drake’s love for Houston holds no barriers but his recent trip to H-Town made him look like Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. The Canadian rapper delivered incredible back-to-back performances at the Toyota Center. At one point, the rapper gifted a fan a luxury bag, which has been a common theme throughout his career. Then, he found another fan who apparently attended several nights on his tour. As a token of his appreciation, he offered the fan a VIP experience at his Atlanta concert, along with a first-class ticket and $10,000 cash.

However, it’s evident that his appreciation for Houstonians extends beyond those who spent their hard-earned cash to see him perform. His connection with the city runs deep, as we saw when he pulled up to Bun B’s Trill Burger and later, showed his gratitude to UGK, Slim Thug, Paul Wall, and other H-Town representatives who left an indelible mark on the culture. Still, before his performance in Charlotte, NC this weekend, he had to pay a visit to one man who “made these beautiful ladies’ dreams come true.” 

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Drake Pays A Visit To BBL Specialist Dr. Calvin Jung

Drake paid a visit to Dr. Calvin Jung, a renowned BBL specialist, before leaving Houston. Dr. Jung shared a video to his TikTok page alongside Drake who delivered a suitcase filled with new work attire. “Custom OVO Jung Money scrubs,” the doctor said. “I had to get him right with the Jung Money scrubs,” Drake added. “It’s only right. Appreciate you showing love all these years. Making these beautiful ladies’ dreams come true.” Drizzy added that the suitcase had basically every size imaginable.

There’s a strong possibility that Drake and Dr. Jung, who is also a Canadian, might be hanging out more often in the future. The Her Loss rapper revealed that he’s moving to Houston during his second night at the Toyota Center. “I’m excited I get to share this with night two. I had to make it official first. I’ve been looking for a long time. Trying to figure out, you know, the right place for me to live where I belong outside of Toronto. I finally, finally, after all these years, found me a place in Houston, Texas. So y’all will be seeing me a lot, yeah!” Check out Drake’s visit to Dr. Jung above. 

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Drake’s OVO And The MLS Collaboration Aims To ‘Bridge The Gap’ Between Soccer And Street Culture

Drake has found another way to profit off his love of sports. The collaboration between the “Search And Rescue” rapper’s OVO (October’s Very Own) record label and the Major League Soccer (MLS) is now available to the general public.

The limited-edition capsule merchandise collection pays homage to three league teams. Toronto Football Club, New York City Football Club, and Los Angeles Football Club’s signature colors (red, sky blue, and black) are featured across the athleisure garments. The range of hoodies, tees, sweatshorts, and socks will predominately feature the label’s unique owl logo and distinct font type.

In a statement, the organization spoke in greater detail as to why the Cartoon was selected for the collaboration, saying, “Cartoon began his career as a LA graffiti artist before branching into murals, album covers, logos, and now most famously known for his tattoos. His richly detailed, hand-rendered designs pull much of their inspiration from the Los Angeles of Cartoon’s youth. At one time, the black and grey, fine line style was synonymous with LA street life, and Cartoon’s work has helped bridge the gap between those hardscrabble beginnings and the style’s current global popularity.”

The new MLS x OVO capsule is available now online. However, the items will be made available in person at the BMO Field for Toronto FC fans. Find more information here.

SOURCE SPORTS: MLS Teams with OVO for New Capsule Collection

SOURCE SPORTS: MLS Teams with OVO for New Capsule Collection

MLS and October’s Very Own have partnered to release a limited-edition capsule collection that was created in conjunction with the artist Mister Cartoon.

In this collaboration, three significant MLS markets—Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles—honor street culture. OVO collaborated with the famous artist Mister Cartoon to create original artwork for each item to tell that story.

Cartoon’s career as a graffiti artist in Los Angeles began before he moved on to murals, record covers, logos, and is currently most well-known for his tattoos. His intricate, hand-rendered drawings are heavily influenced by the Los Angeles of Cartoon’s formative years. The black and grey, fine line style was once associated with LA’s street culture, and Cartoon’s work has contributed to bridging the gap between the style’s humble beginnings and its current global ubiquity.

This limited-edition capsule collection features t-shirts, hoodies and sweat shorts for Major League Soccer clubs, Toronto FC, LAFC and New York City FC.

The collection can be seen below and can be purchased now at octobersveryown.com.

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Taylor Rooks Looks Stunning In New OVO Campaign

If you watch a lot of sports, especially basketball, and football, you certainly know Taylor Rooks is. Overall, the media personality has done a fantastic job of cultivating relationships with various athletes. Although many athletes can be reserved with the media, Rooks makes players comfortable enough to open up. Her conversational tone bodes over quite well, and she has been able to grow her brand. Rooks is someone that many look up to, and it is easy to see why given her success in a male-dominated space.

Subsequently, Taylor Rooks has been able to get new experiences in a whole host of different spaces outside of sports. For instance, she was recently recruited by Drake’s clothing line, October’s Very Own. Of course, this is simply OVO. Overall, OVO is one of the most recognizable brands in the music world. Furthermore, they are quite entrenched in streetwear culture thanks to a ton of amazing collections. Recently, Rooks got to model some clothes from the latest women’s collection for Spring of this year.

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Taylor Rooks x OVO

In the picture up above, Taylor Rooks stuns in a black OVO tank top with the gold owl on the front. Furthermore, she is wearing some tub socks and a similar garment on her forearm and hands. From there, she also has on some black shorts that are skintight. Needless to say, this is the kind of sportswear that you would wear to work out in. Ultimately, Rooks does a great job of modeling the pieces. She is an extremely recognizable face, and her inclusion in the campaign will go a long way in bringing attention to this collection.

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Below, you can see some of the other various elements that will be part of this collection. Overall, it seems like OVO is coming through with some amazing clothes. From hoodies to sweatpants to leggings and even crop top quarter zips, OVO has gone all out. If you are curious about any of the pieces, you will be able to cop as of Friday, May 12th over at the OVO website. Let us know what you think of the collection, below.

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