Drake leaks? Is the King of Hip Hop now the King of references? There was once a time when rappers were expected to write their lyrics solely by themselves and even take it a step further and not write them and just know from you head (word to Jay-Z).
Nowadays, rap music, which has become pop, has updated a more collaborative art. The creative process has become writing camps for for rappers, producers, and singers. Rappers have been doing it for years but Drake, is now the most dominant rap artist of the decade to have a ghostwriter.
The Weeknd’s contributions to Take Care began circulating in 2011, it has been widely accepted that Drake uses collaborators for his music and, seemingly, his verses.
DRAKE – “Mob Ties” reference track leak!!
Vory – Mob Ties pic.twitter.com/iYnukUAMA4
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In light of the—four this year alone, including two in the last week—here is compiled history of all the alleged Drake reference tracks that have surfaced as presented by Complex Magazine from 2015 to 2017.
“R.I.C.O.” – Meek Mill featuring Drake (2015) Alleged reference by Quentin Miller
“10 Bands” – Drake (2015) Alleged reference by Quentin Miller
“Know Yourself” – Drake (2015) Alleged reference by Quentin Miller
“6 Man” – Drake (2015) Alleged reference by Quentin Miller
“Used To” – Drake featuring Lil Wayne (2015) Alleged reference by Quentin Miller
“Company” – Drake featuring Travi$ Scott (2015) Alleged reference by Quentin Miller
“Legend” – Drake (2015) Alleged reference by Quentin Miller
“30 for 30 Freestyle” – Drake (2015) Alleged reference by Quentin Miller
“Charged Up” – Drake (2015) Alleged reference by Quentin Miller
“Back to Back” – Drake (2015) Alleged reference by Quentin Miller
“Controlla” – Drake (2016) Alleged reference by Popcaan
“Hotline Bling” – Drake (2016) Alleged reference by D.R.A.M.
“One Dance” – Drake featuring Wizkid & Kyla (2016) Alleged reference by Wizkid
“Fake Love” – Drake (2016) Alleged reference by Starrah
“Can’t Have Everything” – Drake (2017) Alleged reference by Kanye West
