Overview

• Ebro Darden reignited his critique on August 1 during his Rap Life Review podcast by questioning Drake’s impact and accusing fans of lacking genuine hip-hop devotion.
• Dreamville’s Bas fired back on Instagram, calling Drake “among the most, if not the most, inclusive” artist for elevating performers across dancehall, afrobeats, R&B, reggaeton and beyond.
• Bas dismissed cultural objections tied to Drake’s Canadian roots by noting that Toronto’s diverse makeup closely mirrors New York City’s.
• Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul joined the discussion on August 2, praising Drake as “the best artist I’ve ever worked with” for his business acumen and transformative influence on production.
• The online exchanges have intensified broader discussions about authenticity, influence and media’s role in shaping hip-hop discourse.