Drake reveals who his strongest rap influence was in Rap Radar interview

[@NobodyHasToAgreeAllTheTime]

He took Phonte whole style and passed it off as his own. Is what it is.

[@superdopehiphop]

I’d much rather hear Drake “rap like Budden” or “Phonte” or “Elzhi” then his pop mid R&B rap.

[@shrubs5098]

Phonte and El are two of drakes earliest influences. They even have songs together on Comeback Season

[@superdopehiphop]

@@shrubs5098 I know. He’s a welfare version of Phonte. Elzhi in my personal top5-15 GOAT tier.

[@shrubs5098]

@@superdopehiphop facts, it’s debatable for me but El & Phonte both up there for me Def top 30

[@parallela.obscura]

His influence isn't even Wayne, but his fame. Fr his early influences are Phonte and Elzhi, like mentioned in the other comment. That fact the didn't even bring them up, from the 9th wonder hype alone... Bum. He said "when your mans doing a bid and you go get him." Audrey... Bro.. WHAT?! 🤣🤣🤣

[@romeored901]

Drake was showing Phonte love until Phonte dissed him in "Not Here Anymore".

[@CELINE-00004]

There is a genuine fan of music and artistry within Drake I think he just lost the plot within the fame and insecurity and media chatter. You can still come home bro and we still like a lot of your songs but please confront yourself and be yourself

[@romeored901]

Being a fan of music and artistry is part of why he experiments with other sounds. The other part mightve gotten tired of people saying "Drake is too soft". The truth is if he was using the "Think Good Thoughts" sound for 15 years, most of us wouldve gotten bored

[@rahbeeuh]

​@@romeored901it would've been genuine tho. People would've been fans regardless

[@romeored901]

@@rahbeeuh True...but as an man, an MC and a student of the game, he didn't want people calling him soft.

[@rahbeeuh]

@@romeored901 that's part of the problem...being seen as performing outside of what's deemed masculine. It's really sad. Narrow stereotypical norms constrain men’s physical and emotional health as well as their relations with women, other men, and children.

[@romeored901]

@@rahbeeuh I agree with you 100% and as a result, most of us are ticking time bombs. Drake is just adapting the best way he sees fit. He came in the industry making friends with the "little guys" and the "top dogs" (pun intended), and they all fronted on him. For the most part, everyone was cool with his image until DMX started hating.

[@christaoo4347]

It’s so hard to listen to this guy and not see how much of a clown he is since Kendrick exposed him

[@kirkland5000]

Cute

[@kieart]

Why do you keep texting that Billie Eilish woman?

[@jamesconnor6302]

she mentioned multiple people texting her. he's prolly friends or coworkers with all of the industry. don't think to much of it.

[@misterman6691]

niggas like you are weird

[@ChrisBrown-cl5zu]

@@jamesconnor6302nah. That’s weird. It’s cool to be on good terms but you want a 30 yo texting your 16 daughter?

[@iRaven-_-]

this aged like fine wine