Drake faces harsh criticism from Charlamagne Tha God over legal moves against UMG.
- Charlamagne calls out Drake for accusing UMG of boosting Kendrick Lamar’s diss track.
- He points out hypocrisy in Drake’s past diss tracks against Kendrick and his circle.
- Charlamagne brands Drake “Donkey of the Day,” accusing him of being a sore loser.
- The radio host suggests Drake should take a break, echoing J. Cole’s strategy.
Drake, a global music sensation, has found himself at the center of a controversy, drawing sharp criticism from Charlamagne Tha God. The radio titan lashed out at Drake for taking legal action against Universal Music Group, alleging defamation and payola in connection to Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us.”
On a recent episode of The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne didn’t hold back as he dissected Drake’s claims. He highlighted the irony in Drake’s accusations, hinting that the rapper was guilty of similar actions in his lyrics about Kendrick and those close to him.
Specifically, Charlamagne pointed out that Drake’s diss tracks included claims about Kendrick’s partner, Whitney Alford, and his business associate, Dave Free. “If you’re going to accuse someone of defamation, make sure you’re not guilty of it yourself,” Charlamagne stated, emphasizing the contradictions in Drake’s approach.
In an unfiltered moment, Charlamagne dubbed Drake “Donkey of the Day” for behaving like a hypocrite. He accused the rapper of not understanding the essence of hip-hop culture and labeled him “a sore loser.” These remarks painted a picture of Drake as an outsider in the music scene.
There was a moment when Drake dominated Spotify playlists, Charlamagne remarked, criticizing him for pretending not to have benefited from similar tactics he now condemns. He harshly concluded that Drake was acting out of wounded pride after Kendrick “kicked his ass” on multiple levels.
Charlamagne’s advice to Drake was straightforward: take a step back. “You see what J. Cole is doing,” he suggested, referencing the rapper’s low-profile approach that has only increased fans’ nostalgia and appreciation.
While Drake’s next legal moves remain uncertain, his silence over the “pre-action” filings contrasts sharply with the heated discussions they have sparked. Meanwhile, Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” continues to enjoy a surge in streams.
Amidst criticism and controversy, Drake stands at a crossroads with his legal actions against UMG, facing strong opinions from industry figures like Charlamagne Tha God.
