Canadian rap superstar Drake has weighed in on the age-old debate about the state of rap music, firmly dismissing the claim that the genre is “dead.”
During a recent chat with popular American streamer Adin Ross, the Rich Baby Daddy hitmaker didn’t hold back when Ross made the controversial statement, “Rap is dead.”
“It’ll never die,” Drake swiftly countered. “It was a weird NBA season. New season starts in 5 days,” he added, seemingly drawing parallels between the ups and downs of basketball and the ever-evolving rap industry.
This conversation reignites a debate that has caused waves in the music world. Earlier this year, Nigerian afrobeats sensation Wizkid faced heavy criticism after declaring on an international platform that “rap is dead.” His comment sparked a backlash from rappers like Terry ThaRapman, Zoro, and Ladipoe, who defended the genre’s vitality and relevance.
Drake’s statement serves as a reminder of rap’s enduring influence and adaptability, despite shifts in trends and criticisms from naysayers. For the 6 God, one thing is clear: rap isn’t going anywhere.
