Drake Pays Homage to Kanye West

Regardless of their ongoing feud, Drake nonetheless has respect for Kanye West.

Whereas reflecting on the 10th anniversary his mixtape So Far Gone, October’s Very Personal acknowledged the G.O.O.D. Music rapper for the influence he’s had on his profession.

“@kanyewest a decade in the past I rapped over your beat trigger you simply made the most effective shit,” mentioned Drake, “and although you keep wildin on twitter nowadays I’ll always remember what you contributed to the sport and my profession.”

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@futuretheprince a decade ago you were Dj’ing all ages parties…@ovo40 a decade ago you were scared to share your beats…@oliverelkhatib a decade ago you worked at a clothing store selling someone else’s product…@boi1da a decade ago you were in a basement with pink insulation walls figuring out fruity loops…@ovoniko a decade ago we were handing out flyers promoting club nights…@realbriamyles a decade ago you were working the makeup counter at Beverly Centre…@nebzilla a decade ago your moms house was my safe place and we really ran through the 6 everyday together…@bunb a decade ago you were a legend and you will remain that forever…@benballer a decade ago you promoted me as if you were getting a cut my career…@treysongz a decade ago you were the first person to recognize potential and give me a co-sign…@omarion a decade ago you came to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and laid a verse for an unknown artist from Canada…@darkiemade a decade ago you emailed me the cover art for something that would change my life forever…email protected] a decade ago you came to my release party at 6 Degrees and made me the biggest artist in the city f your presence alone…@kanyewest a decade ago I rapped over your beat cause you just made the best shit and even though you stay wildin on twitter these days I will never forget what you contributed to the game and my career…Portia I don’t know your IG but a decade ago you told me to rap over June 27th and bonded me and Houston Texas forever…@jas.prince a decade ago you took a chance on MySpace and introduced me to Wayne…@liltunechi a decade ago you took me out Toronto and gave me the biggest blessing anybody has ever given me…I will never forget anybody involved in this journey even if you don’t fit in this caption…So Far Gone streaming everywhere for the first time ever Thursday. ??

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Drake sampled West’s 808s & Heartbreak tune “Say You Will” on “Say What’s Actual” f So Far Gone. He tried to get the pattern cleared final yr within the midst their beef, a lot to Kanye’s shock. “This proves shit faker than wrestling,” mentioned Ye, who shared a screenshot the textual content message he obtained.

Their feud has performed out on social media. Throughout a Twitter rant in December, Kanye claimed Drake threatened his life. “Drake referred to as making an attempt to threatened me,” he tweeted. “So drake if something occurs to me or anybody from my household you’re the first suspect.”

He additionally mentioned Drake had been “bullying” him by dissing him on songs like French Montana’s “No Stylist” and Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode.” “Nonetheless want that apology for mentioning the 350s and making an attempt to take meals out your idols youngsters mouths,” he mentioned earlier than demanding an apology from Drake. “Sending purple emojis After I’m coping with psychological shit I want my apologies now Not by means of scooter both Not by means of Travis.”

Kanye has credited himself for paving the way in which for Drake. “After I undergo shit he fucks with me and I’m his idol,” he tweeted. “I’m the man with the pink polo that made a approach for him. … There would by no means be a drake with no Kanye west so by no means come out your mouth with a risk.”

Previous to their beef, the 2 collaborated on songs together with “Endlessly,” “Glow,” and “Pop Model.” Kanye additionally directed Drake’s video for “Finest I Ever Had,” which seems on his mixtape So Far Gone. On Thursday (Feb. 14), the challenge will probably be launched to streaming providers for the primary time along side the 10th anniversary.