Key Takeaways:

• 42 Dugg took to social media to defend Drake, saying he helped “put on 400 rappers.”
• His submit provides to the continued dialog about loyalty and shifting alliances in hip hop.
• The response highlights how Drake’s co-signs have formed careers and sparked debate within the business.

music-scene”>42 Dugg appears like everybody has “turned on” Drake. Thursday (Aug. 28), the “Maybach” rapper jumped on X to defend the Canadian celebrity — perhaps exaggerating issues a bit within the course of.

“Man, get the money. Eventually, they gon’ tear you down. [It] could be something you did or didn’t do. Eventually, they get tired of your a**, no matter who you is,” Dugg wrote in a single submit. “That’s why my advice is always: get enough money ’til you can leave this s**t alone for good.”

In one other, he stated, “I knew our a** was out when these [motherf**kers] turned on Drake. Drake put on 400 rappers [and] counting. If they can say f**k him, [a] street n**ga got zero chances.”

Dugg didn’t point out names, but it surely’s no secret that various artists have turned their backs on the “Elevate” hitmaker in recent times — particularly since Kendrick Lamar’s guest verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” Rick Ross, The Weeknd, and, even earlier than that, long-running rivals like Kanye West and A$AP Rocky have all taken pictures at him.

That being stated, Dugg claiming Drake “put on 400 rappers” is clearly an exaggeration, as identified within the feedback part. “It’s been like five to 10. Really, they had a good buzz already,” somebody stated. “He just amplified it some more for his personal gain.” Though partly true, Drake has been pivotal in the careers of Migos, BlocBoy JB, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and extra.

Who is aware of — perhaps Dugg is eyeing the Drake stimulus bundle, because the two have but to collaborate. Back in May, the 4eva Us Neva Them rapper dropped his first solo single of the 12 months, “WE NOT DONE.”

Drake, in the meantime, is in rollout mode for Iceman. He’s already teased the mission with singles like “What Did I Miss?” and “Which One” that includes Central Cee.