Drake continues to be ragged on by the entire of the hip hop world in 2024. The rapper has determined to file a petition towards his personal label, Common Music Group, for his or her alleged position in selling Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us.” The choice has baffled many, on condition that UMG is the hand that feeds the 6 God. Some have referred to as the rapper delicate, others labeled him a sore loser given the end result of his battle with Lamar. Funkmaster Flex, then again, took to social media to indicate his help.
The legendary DJ praised Drake for taking a stand towards UMG and the rumored methodology of utilizing Payola to spice up Spotify streams. “Drake is 100% proper. Nationwide play,” Funkmaster Flex tweeted. “Drake do not $ for play.” He proceeded to record out the various prices of selling music on combine exhibits, radio exhibits, and native music occasions. Funkmaster Flex then threw weight behind Drizzy’s need to problem a behemoth label like Common Music Group. So far as he is involved, impartial artists should be given extra of a possibility. “For this reason impartial artists do not rise to the highest,” Flex added.
Funkmaster Flex Claimed Drake Does not Pay For Performs
The New York legend additionally spoke up for his personal credibility as a tastemaker. “All you artist know I ain’t by no means take a dime from you, your supervisor or your labels,” Funkmaster Flex concluded. “Bomb has no value.” Flex’s choice to help Drake might come as a shock to some, on condition that he has been very important of the 6 God previously. He had some robust phrases for Drake after the rapper accused him of spreading “lies” in 2018. Flex claimed he wasn’t frightened about Drake, and poked enjoyable at his fanbase. “70% of your followers put on excessive heels,” he claimed throughout his present. “The opposite 30% are guys who put on sandals. I’m not involved about you.”
Funkmaster Flex additionally performed a task in Drake’s battle with Meek Mill in 2015. Flex and Drake have by no means been very shut, however they’ve repeatedly crossed paths at essential factors of their careers. The previous has made it clear that he appreciates the Toronto star’s artistry, although. Within the aforementioned 2018 rant, he admitted that Drake makes “nice music” and places on “nice exhibits.” In the event you informed us Flex was going to be probably the most vocal 6 God supporters in January, although, we might not have believed you.
About The Writer
Elias Andrews is a music and leisure author for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH in 2024 because the lead night time shift contributor, which suggests he covers new music releases on a weekly foundation.
Within the yr since becoming a member of, Elias has lined a few of the greatest and most turbulent tales on the planet of music. He lined the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and the discharge of the disses “Household Issues” and “Meet the Grahams,” specifically, in actual time. He has additionally detailed the continued record of allegations and prison expenses made towards Diddy.
Elias’ favourite artists are Andre 3000, MF Doom, pre-808s Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. He loves L.A. hip-hop however not L.A. sports activities groups. The primary album he ever purchased was Large Willie Model by Will Smith, which he maintains continues to be a reasonably good pay attention.
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