Lil Wayne’s musical household tree accommodates two of the most important superstars of the twenty first century. The Younger Cash boss helped introduce Drake and Nicki Minaj to the world.
Regardless of his simple success, Drake continues to face criticism in sure Hip-Hop circles. Lil Wayne appeared on The Richard Sherman Podcast. Sherman questioned the Undisputed sportscaster concerning the negativity directed at his protégé.
“Why they be hating on Drake like this? That’s what I don’t perceive,” the five-time NFL Professional Bowler requested Lil Wayne on the present. The five-time Grammy Award winner responded, “He’s pink, he’s light-skinned.”
Wayne additionally stated, “That’s simply American historical past. How I do know is, as a result of I’m not light-skinned and I hated on all of the light-skinned dudes in class. So yeah, that’s American historical past.” Weezy and Sherman then laughed.
Drake’s pores and skin complexion and biracial identification have performed a job within the Canadian’s legacy. His longtime rival, Pusha T, made these subjects a central theme within the scathing “The Story of Adidon” diss monitor.
“Confused, all the time felt you weren’t Black sufficient. Afraid to develop it ’trigger your fro wouldn’t nap sufficient,” Pusha T rapped on the 2018 report. Plus, “The Story of Adidon” cowl artwork featured an precise picture of Drake in blackface.
Drake was additionally within the information during the last a number of days after Mos Def (aka Yasiin Bey) prompt the OVO Sound founder makes pop music suited to Goal shops. The For All of the Canines album creator fired again at Bey for his feedback.