I’ve noticed that lately I’ve been gravitating to rappers who aren’t talking about death and destruction. It’s getting old with how violent music is being pushed down our throats.
You’re a real spiritual dude. I’m binge watching your videos right now. I like the mature outlook on hip hop you have and how you still have a love for it but still recognize the darkness in that industry but still doing your own thing . I struggle with my age doing this music stuff (28) and you’ve been an inspiration just based off of the clips of the music you play. The strategy is awesome as well in here because you talk about day to day hip hop topics while still promoting your music and you don’t do it to shove it down peoples throats , you do it to genuinely share your music with the world and make business off of it. This is the new American dream .
@@okachobired5856Really it’s just old fashion original emcee ing. At the peak 91 - 94 being original was a key characteristic of what was considered elite then.
@@blaque5582right .. you COULD NOT sound like someone else.. I remember that his one kid that came out that looked to much and sounded too much like Biggie and they got him tf outta there. I don’t remember the guys name but remember the video
Sooo are we now seeing just how weird and creepy it is that old man Drizzler followed Yasiin’s daughter practically the moment she turned 18, especially considering that she was a minor during the time of this interview?
He moves hecka funny and act all surprised when multiple people come at him. And I watched a video that had clip after clip of him groping females during concerts then stopping to ask their age AFTER all the "hugging" before continuing. It's part of his show to act like he forgot to ask their age beforehand.
You make a great point.. so this nasty mf will try to sleep with this man’s daughter to get back at him for his opinion? Extremely nasty work.. He gone mess around and get hurt playing with people’s kids
It’s Alot of hiphop out here it’s just now underground. The industry pushed hiphop out the way for rap and I like rap but when it comes to real lyricist I’m a push back to them being great at mcees
Drake vibe aint carrying the unspeakable vibe that was Rakim, Prodigy, Nas, QTip, KRSone, Yasiin Bey, Nate n WarrenG, BIG, Snoop, Pac, J.cole and all them realest who still MC to this day... They Righteous!! Thas all that matters!! It wasn't just about giving the larger crowd what they want!! It's about being RIGHTEOUS! Master of Ceremonies means more than being safe or having likeable BEATS... Drake is POP
Hip Hop is about the passing down of knowledge or edification in some way; an awareness type of music that would have a meaningful purpose to serve the audience.
I rather listen to Mos Def over stale Nickelodeon Drake and it's the fans that try to make Drake feel like he's superstar when really he's just average artist.
And actor. He's had some great roles over the years.
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I really enjoyed this topic, and listening to the reasoning behind Yasiin's comments about Drakes music. Growing up in the 70's, I remember that feeling of emacipation of blackness, the pride, the afro, the attire, and realizing, in time, that we still fighting the same battles in 2024! Hip Hop is a culture that knows what day to day life is like for our people, and it educates those who don't get it. It's a way to speak out about what we have to deal with in a society that dehumanizes us. I love Drakes music, and other rappers music as well, but the culture of Hip Hop today, is much more commercialized, which is what Yasiin is saying. No one can deny this, nor should they feel offended by the simple truth.
Nine years ago Drake had two paternity suits. The daughter in one case was two years old and it was settled without Drake admitting to the paternity of this child. Kendrick alluded to his past problems with getting caught up in such suits. There were many reports of him dodging paternity of children and responsibility with the women that he had affairs with.
I agree! the OvHo's still said Kendrick is lying, then why hasn't King of Cease & Desist sued Kendrick for Slander or Defamation, because it's true! Don't tell no lies on me, I won't tell truths about you! IYKYK and trust Kendrick wouldn't have said it if he couldn't prove it! He too smart to set himself up for a Law suit!💯
Peace.You did a better job then most people on this topic. The whole interview is mostly a cultural and political conversation, he does give a definition of Hip.Hop in a unique way. He does get some push back on some contradictions, etc....Live A Righteous Path, eat proper foods, exercise and join a community/organization for the benefit of Yourself and Others
Mos Def, Yasiin would know, he one of the few thats still anchoring the core essence of where and how hip-hop originated, that man is a wisdom keeper. Not to diss Drake though but it is dif functions of music and spirit, one might require 40 ghostwriters the other goes off top. The gap between is dollars and integrity. Everybody find something different in the sounds though..
We can end the discussion with this.... In hip hop it is a tenant that you must write your own shit In hip hop its not ok to be a biter a swagger jacker a leach or a culture vulture In hip hop you dont get ethered and have a press conferece saying how cold your diss track would have been In hip hop your freestyle should be at least memorized if not actually spontaneous you dont jump in the cypher reading off your phone And in hip hop you respect the elders pay homage show love and carry on tradition... Drake has violated all of these and as a pop artist that is perfectly fine You dont get to go out your way to go against the grain then cry when your not pary of the group chat
@@DS-nh4gu theres a reason nas said hip hop is dead... As the dominant society gains control of the music it often loses its original content and intent... It becomes sex drugs party and violence... Entertainment.... You dont need to hit every one of the markers all the time.... U can discuss any topic... But you must at some point be more than a voice for capitalism and consumption and consumerism... Its more than party and bullshit...
He lucky he ain't had a black mama while he getting an attitude over a sandwich 🥪. My mama would have none of that. You better say thank you and keep it moving 💯.
And now, Drake is in his daughter's DM. Same MO he uses with others who hurt his feelings. He goes after the females in their life. Drake...stop! You're obvious.
drake is an actor not a rapper. He memorizes the lyrics just like he memorized his scripts on that show he was on that's why he's good at mimicking different cultures
Great analysis. I wish everyone could and would watch and hear this. It is very important. I love all genres of music and personally I don't even like to use the word genre. Same with reada book. I read what I like and I listen to what I like. I like authentic artists no matter what music they are singing. Great thought provoking video.
Drake don’t write most of his raps or make his music..so why are yall giving him credit for making great music?🤔all he’s does is perform other folks stuff..smfh he’s an actor..
Drake started out with hip hop because he was counter culture and rebellious but since he’s so successful he’s been more pop . But to be fair, rap has been a part of pop culture for years now
Drake is a rapper because he raps, but to say he's hip hop alludes that he lives and breathes the culture. He doesn't and that's not a diss, it's a fact.
Like most people don’t even understand what hip hop is. Just bc you rap don’t make you hip hop. Rap is now pop music. Rhythm and Poetry ≠ Hip Hop culture. Hip hop is a culture. A way of life. It pushes boundaries and creativity. It expands the horizons and sets trends. Drake isn’t a trendsetter. He’s a popular guy who follows trends. Drake has NEVER pushed boundaries Or creativity. Hip hop been sing-rapping long before Drake. Drake is pop. He’s the Taylor Swift of Rap
Actually, Yasin Bay a.k.a. most deaf was a stage actor and musician before he started rapping ! I think a lot of people don’t get is there are artist that are for the culture and they love hip-hop so they want to protect it in a sense that we are just capitalizing without substance, like we did everything else which will eventually be downfall
Bey was a child actor before he rapped just like Drake but he is from Brooklyn and in NY and BK there is more relationships between people of different backgrounds and NY is the birthplace of Hip Hop so he is just authentically Hip Hop.
drake can morph into any genre of music, hip hop, r&b & even dancehall music & the people will still love him same way, but they love him because he's not hardcore & grimey in his lyrics or even in reality..
You can’t “morph” into hip hop. Like most people don’t even understand what hip hop is. Just bc you rap don’t make you hip hop. Rap is now pop music. Hip hop is a culture. A way of life. It pushes boundaries and creativity. Drake has NEVER pushed boundaries Or creativity. Hip hop been sing-rapping long before Drake. Drake is pop.
I agree tho even Kendrick has pop in him but they forget Kendrick damn near never sacrifice the message even when he on a mainstream sounding track. I been fighting folks over drake since this rap civil war shit started but you right.
Drake is like counterfeit money - it is a replicant of what it is supposed to represent, it holds value to those that don't truly know what it's worth, and when trying to exchange it for the real thing those that are knowledgeable will not accept it
Yasiin Bey was actually a child actor. I forgot the name of the show but clips are floating around RUclips/SM. I just heard Yasiin being true to who he always been and stands for at least at a public persona perspective. Check his role in Brown Sugar for reference. Legit was just being him.
One of the biggest foundation of Hip Hop is battle rap. Drake is heavily involved in battle rap community and putting together battle rap events. Drake has skipped big award shows to hosts battle rap events and said that they are more important than making records, because it's the rawest forms of Hip Hop. Drake himself is also proven in the art of battle rap. How many battles have Kendrick and J Cole been in? Drake's first project "Room For Improvement"(2006) is straight boom bap/backpack rap no singing at all. Mos Def called out rappers to battle back in 2015( Drake being one of them) and backed down when Lupe stepped up that's not Hip Hop. The way an emcee had to get respect or recognized for being an emcee in the beginning of Hip Hop was through battling other emcees. That's why when "Rapper's Delight" came out Cold Crush Brothers etc. said their not Hip Hop because these were rappers weren't battle tested. See making records was foreign to the pioneer emcees and battling was the proof of your Hip Hop card. So to say Drake ain't Hip Hop when he's the biggest supporter and contributor of battle rap which is the rawest form of Hip Hop is ridiculous.
This aged like fine wine.
Truuu
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FR cuz been on drakes neck…😂
"He doesn't carry the burden of culture" wow, I've never heard these words like this before, this hits.
@@wDubsy That is the beauty of Mos Def’s music too, “I’ve never heard these words like this before “.
At this point we don't know what Drake wrote.. his biggest album was with songs he took from the Weekend..
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Exactly
@@nathanmedina2809The Weeknd wrote half of Take Care. Those where his songs and Drake took them for himself
Facts!
I’ve noticed that lately I’ve been gravitating to rappers who aren’t talking about death and destruction. It’s getting old with how violent music is being pushed down our throats.
Yeah… what you are doing is the strange phenomenon more people have been starting to experience; it’s called *EVOLVING.* 😎
On "Wishing" By Masta Ace and Edo G, one of them said, "Smart cats rap militant the rest rhyme ignorant"
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You just a scary boi
Same
This aged well bro😂
Mos def sitting back watching the beef like 😎 I told yall 😅
Mos’ sense of humor is expert level and I loved every word, sigh and nuanced body gesture of this clip.
I'm here after Ken & Friends concert...Futuristic
I'm here after the beef too! Was looking for this comment
Im here after the Not Like Us MV 👌
You’re a real spiritual dude. I’m binge watching your videos right now. I like the mature outlook on hip hop you have and how you still have a love for it but still recognize the darkness in that industry but still doing your own thing . I struggle with my age doing this music stuff (28) and you’ve been an inspiration just based off of the clips of the music you play. The strategy is awesome as well in here because you talk about day to day hip hop topics while still promoting your music and you don’t do it to shove it down peoples throats , you do it to genuinely share your music with the world and make business off of it. This is the new American dream .
Damn 😂 I can understand Yasin saying this about Drake. He came from that revival of underground REAL hip hop.
Except Yasim had his own genre bending style that went beyond HipHop charts.
@@okachobired5856Really it’s just old fashion original emcee ing. At the peak 91 - 94 being original was a key characteristic of what was considered elite then.
@@blaque5582right .. you COULD NOT sound like someone else.. I remember that his one kid that came out that looked to much and sounded too much like Biggie and they got him tf outta there. I don’t remember the guys name but remember the video
He really doesn’t make fantastic music. He makes broadly appealing digestible music.
no
Yes he's like Taco Bell 😂
Could it be called “music that pacifies”? 🤔
@@gkay8889yes
Sooo are we now seeing just how weird and creepy it is that old man Drizzler followed Yasiin’s daughter practically the moment she turned 18, especially considering that she was a minor during the time of this interview?
So this is why his creepy a$$ starting following his daughter? Wow.
He moves hecka funny and act all surprised when multiple people come at him. And I watched a video that had clip after clip of him groping females during concerts then stopping to ask their age AFTER all the "hugging" before continuing. It's part of his show to act like he forgot to ask their age beforehand.
@@gentilexpressionsinvites2895 yeah I saw the montage of groping as well, he’s a megalomaniac sociopath who’s getting the scrutiny he deserves now.
@gentilexpressionsinvites2895 textbook predators move. The Feds are watching and know it.
He's predictable.
You make a great point.. so this nasty mf will try to sleep with this man’s daughter to get back at him for his opinion? Extremely nasty work..
He gone mess around and get hurt playing with people’s kids
At this point Drakes music need to be sent to turnitin first to check for plagiarism 😂
Damn 😂
APA 7 formatting too, Aubrey 😂
@@coreyedmonds815 🤣🤣
😂😂😂
Drake put your shit out so quick, it be you who get the plagiarism knock. All you can do is hold the receipt.
KRS 1 Taught us it's a difference Hip Hop& Rap are different..They just rapping these days& No Hip Hop today🎤
That's true this new rappers can't do shit for the culture
It’s Alot of hiphop out here it’s just now underground. The industry pushed hiphop out the way for rap and I like rap but when it comes to real lyricist I’m a push back to them being great at mcees
@@Besomebody72that sounds like the gentrification of hip-hop to me.
@@rahbeeuh that’s what happens when you Don’t own shit and stop gate keeping
@@Besomebody72 sadly
This aged well
D*** sure did
Drake response to mos saying this made me very happy that he got bodied by K dot and we all showed how much the culture doesn't really rock with dude
Facts Drake is an actor that acts like Hip hop artist .
We can clearly see and hear it in the video clip from his pass.
@djswizzsounds actually, he doesn't. He moves like a Jewish WHITE man trying to take over a culture he has no ties to🤷🏾♀️
Drake vibe aint carrying the unspeakable vibe that was Rakim, Prodigy, Nas, QTip, KRSone, Yasiin Bey, Nate n WarrenG, BIG, Snoop, Pac, J.cole and all them realest who still MC to this day... They Righteous!! Thas all that matters!! It wasn't just about giving the larger crowd what they want!! It's about being RIGHTEOUS! Master of Ceremonies means more than being safe or having likeable BEATS... Drake is POP
I’m here after the the Kendrick beef. This aged so well
michael jackson & prince were more hiphop than drake could ever be
I rather listen to them over corny Drake.
@@Thespeedrap word
Them FACTS, go listen to Dirty Diana and I'll die 4 U.
@@raykelly1650Dirty Diana has way more bars that left foot up right foot up...
For sure
The whole interview is GREAT!!
"Look at all these skus" that's a bar
Hip Hop is about the passing down of knowledge or edification in some way; an awareness type of music that would have a meaningful purpose to serve the audience.
Yes !! I'm getting your album when it drops; I just love the mature vibe happening
This video aged beautifully
Yo, that beat and your flow on the “I haven’t told my wife I want to rap again” track, 🔥🔥
Here after Not Like Us Video
I rather listen to Mos Def over stale Nickelodeon Drake and it's the fans that try to make Drake feel like he's superstar when really he's just average artist.
"The jealous are troublesome to others, but a torment to themselves".
This makes me want to go watch Chappelle Show again 😂😂😂😂 Mos is a great comedian and rapper ❤
And actor. He's had some great roles over the years.
I really enjoyed this topic, and listening to the reasoning behind Yasiin's comments about Drakes music. Growing up in the 70's, I remember that feeling of emacipation of blackness, the pride, the afro, the attire, and realizing, in time, that we still fighting the same battles in 2024! Hip Hop is a culture that knows what day to day life is like for our people, and it educates those who don't get it. It's a way to speak out about what we have to deal with in a society that dehumanizes us. I love Drakes music, and other rappers music as well, but the culture of Hip Hop today, is much more commercialized, which is what Yasiin is saying. No one can deny this, nor should they feel offended by the simple truth.
Nine years ago Drake had two paternity suits. The daughter in one case was two years old and it was settled without Drake admitting to the paternity of this child. Kendrick alluded to his past problems with getting caught up in such suits. There were many reports of him dodging paternity of children and responsibility with the women that he had affairs with.
I agree! the OvHo's still said Kendrick is lying, then why hasn't King of Cease & Desist sued Kendrick for Slander or Defamation, because it's true! Don't tell no lies on me, I won't tell truths about you! IYKYK and trust Kendrick wouldn't have said it if he couldn't prove it! He too smart to set himself up for a Law suit!💯
@@BarbieDoll-ih2fy that part!!
Peace.You did a better job then most people on this topic. The whole interview is mostly a cultural and political conversation, he does give a definition of Hip.Hop in a unique way. He does get some push back on some contradictions, etc....Live A Righteous Path, eat proper foods, exercise and join a community/organization for the benefit of Yourself and Others
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Awww man..this aged beautifully…fuccin beautifully 🤌🏾
Mos Def, Yasiin would know, he one of the few thats still anchoring the core essence of where and how hip-hop originated, that man is a wisdom keeper. Not to diss Drake though but it is dif functions of music and spirit, one might require 40 ghostwriters the other goes off top. The gap between is dollars and integrity. Everybody find something different in the sounds though..
Excellent commentary!
He said "Drake is Pop, TO ME" Those are the key words TO ME referring to himself. I don't see the problem with the statement as he said it.
Drake is messy. He saw a problem with it.
Drake he is Pop he ain't about anything else but shopping in Walmart and Target.
The phonte shoutout was well placed sir
Very well placed those who know, know.
thank you Curtis !
Yo your song is dope! Keep going.
We can end the discussion with this....
In hip hop it is a tenant that you must write your own shit
In hip hop its not ok to be a biter a swagger jacker a leach or a culture vulture
In hip hop you dont get ethered and have a press conferece saying how cold your diss track would have been
In hip hop your freestyle should be at least memorized if not actually spontaneous you dont jump in the cypher reading off your phone
And in hip hop you respect the elders pay homage show love and carry on tradition...
Drake has violated all of these and as a pop artist that is perfectly fine
You dont get to go out your way to go against the grain then cry when your not pary of the group chat
By this same logic hip hop doesn't exist anymore, because there aren't many artists that meet 50% of the criteria you gave here.
@@DS-nh4gu theres a reason nas said hip hop is dead... As the dominant society gains control of the music it often loses its original content and intent... It becomes sex drugs party and violence... Entertainment.... You dont need to hit every one of the markers all the time.... U can discuss any topic... But you must at some point be more than a voice for capitalism and consumption and consumerism... Its more than party and bullshit...
And in reading off his phone he looked and sounded like someone trying to figure out how to jump INTO double Dutch jump ropes.
The song in the middle of the video is more interesting than 90% of what's out right now
This is aging very gracefully.
"shopping with an edge" 😂😂😂😂
I been calling Drake a music buffet, whatever you looking for he got it.
To me Drake is not Hip-Hop or an artist. People want too much from Drake and that's crazy to me because he doesn't even write his songs.
This is new? Drake has never been hip hop. He’s pop. He’s popular and packaged - a product.
He lucky he ain't had a black mama while he getting an attitude over a sandwich 🥪. My mama would have none of that. You better say thank you and keep it moving 💯.
And that's why Drake is not of the culture and experiencing it.
That track is a BANGER
Great video. Great perspective
And now, Drake is in his daughter's DM. Same MO he uses with others who hurt his feelings. He goes after the females in their life. Drake...stop! You're obvious.
@@re9724 Somebody needs to give him a crash course in Gully. ... Imma say less.
drake is an actor not a rapper. He memorizes the lyrics just like he memorized his scripts on that show he was on that's why he's good at mimicking different cultures
🤣🤣 they really thought Tuna Bagel in Forest Hill was finna beat Section.80 in any kinda rap battle
This video is a retrospective gem of a prediction post beef. Crazy.
Great analysis. I wish everyone could and would watch and hear this. It is very important. I love all genres of music and personally I don't even like to use the word genre. Same with reada book. I read what I like and I listen to what I like. I like authentic artists no matter what music they are singing. Great thought provoking video.
Drake don’t write most of his raps or make his music..so why are yall giving him credit for making great music?🤔all he’s does is perform other folks stuff..smfh he’s an actor..
Drake started out with hip hop because he was counter culture and rebellious but since he’s so successful he’s been more pop . But to be fair, rap has been a part of pop culture for years now
THE BEGINNING OF THE DOWNFALL ...
Yo bro the content is amazing keep this shit up.
“Compatible with shopping…shopping with an edge.”
I wouldn't even say it has an edge. Mos being nice.
Curtiss was there cowriting Euphoria way back in the day lol
Curtis bro your music is great your 😮😮😮 a lyrics
Thank you
Drake is a rapper because he raps, but to say he's hip hop alludes that he lives and breathes the culture. He doesn't and that's not a diss, it's a fact.
Aged like a fine vintage.
Like most people don’t even understand what hip hop is. Just bc you rap don’t make you hip hop. Rap is now pop music. Rhythm and Poetry ≠ Hip Hop culture.
Hip hop is a culture. A way of life. It pushes boundaries and creativity. It expands the horizons and sets trends. Drake isn’t a trendsetter. He’s a popular guy who follows trends.
Drake has NEVER pushed boundaries Or creativity. Hip hop been sing-rapping long before Drake. Drake is pop. He’s the Taylor Swift of Rap
I agree with you he's just a mediocre artist nothing special just another pop star trying to make Hip-hop look bubblegum.
Moss Def is a great one to talk about things from a neutral position in the conversation.
This is gold we need to ALL revisit this
Actually, Yasin Bay a.k.a. most deaf was a stage actor and musician before he started rapping ! I think a lot of people don’t get is there are artist that are for the culture and they love hip-hop so they want to protect it in a sense that we are just capitalizing without substance, like we did everything else which will eventually be downfall
Still can't believe people tried to laugh at Mos for giving his opinion on Drake. Dam. Look who's laughing now. #TheyNotLikeUs
I knew Mos Def's prediction about Drake would come true. However, I had *NO IDEA* it would true *THIS SOON* . Yikes!🤣🤣🤣
Yikes…who’s here in July 2024? It’s seems the columns are now falling. 🤷🏽♀️
Drake is like Cell from DBZ stealing mfs sauce n use it for his own benefit 😭🤦🏾♂️
Excellent
Im sorry I never liked Drake period. I just don't see what others see but its my opinion.
Bey was a child actor before he rapped just like Drake but he is from Brooklyn and in NY and BK there is more relationships between people of different backgrounds and NY is the birthplace of Hip Hop so he is just authentically Hip Hop.
drake can morph into any genre of music, hip hop, r&b & even dancehall music & the people will still love him same way, but they love him because he's not hardcore & grimey in his lyrics or even in reality..
You can’t “morph” into hip hop. Like most people don’t even understand what hip hop is. Just bc you rap don’t make you hip hop. Rap is now pop music.
Hip hop is a culture. A way of life. It pushes boundaries and creativity. Drake has NEVER pushed boundaries Or creativity. Hip hop been sing-rapping long before Drake. Drake is pop.
He dont morph he steals bites imitates and thats all folks
3:08 rewind back to see what he said about hiphop which is true because they started to captive off our downfall
Drake’s comeuppance has been a long time coming
Great job at showing the future.
Were we seeing the collapse? Apparently yes...
It's like this was that one interview that tipped the dominos and made everything fall
Hip hop is authenticity.
If Drake is suddenly Hiphop, then tell me if Snoop Lion was ever really reggae?
He's a pop star that tapped into the market by being a pop star turned rapper turned singer.
Once, I said push turned him into Sean Paul and I got a reply and a dead link to some site 😂
Dat chune is fire
Itw interesting because drake has been saying hes like MJ is crazy but has hits like him aka pop
It takes more than a bunch of pop hits to even touch MJ, though. Even the amount Drake has.
Watching this in January 2025… Mos Def did a Kat Williams ! Lol
Being older, Drake was always a Nicalodian kid to me. So yea, pop.
All to you had to do was Google the word b.
@skyjuiceification tf you talkin bout?
I agree tho even Kendrick has pop in him but they forget Kendrick damn near never sacrifice the message even when he on a mainstream sounding track. I been fighting folks over drake since this rap civil war shit started but you right.
Drake is like counterfeit money - it is a replicant of what it is supposed to represent, it holds value to those that don't truly know what it's worth, and when trying to exchange it for the real thing those that are knowledgeable will not accept it
😊im listening to mos def right now in the mall right now
Oh, so THIS is why Drake was hitting up Mos Def's daughter on Instagram 😂
This video has aged like fine wine!!!! Kendrick verified everything Mos Def had to say!!!!
I like how he said, buying experience.
He was dropping bars in an interview!😂
Yasiin Bey was actually a child actor. I forgot the name of the show but clips are floating around RUclips/SM.
I just heard Yasiin being true to who he always been and stands for at least at a public persona perspective. Check his role in Brown Sugar for reference. Legit was just being him.
Shout-Out to Phonte. 😁
When I was a child in the 70’s many in the dominant society referred to rap music as ghetto music.
One of the biggest foundation of Hip Hop is battle rap. Drake is heavily involved in battle rap community and putting together battle rap events. Drake has skipped big award shows to hosts battle rap events and said that they are more important than making records, because it's the rawest forms of Hip Hop. Drake himself is also proven in the art of battle rap. How many battles have Kendrick and J Cole been in? Drake's first project "Room For Improvement"(2006) is straight boom bap/backpack rap no singing at all. Mos Def called out rappers to battle back in 2015( Drake being one of them) and backed down when Lupe stepped up that's not Hip Hop. The way an emcee had to get respect or recognized for being an emcee in the beginning of Hip Hop was through battling other emcees. That's why when "Rapper's Delight" came out Cold Crush Brothers etc. said their not Hip Hop because these were rappers weren't battle tested. See making records was foreign to the pioneer emcees and battling was the proof of your Hip Hop card. So to say Drake ain't Hip Hop when he's the biggest supporter and contributor of battle rap which is the rawest form of Hip Hop is ridiculous.