Expand all Collapse all Drake Drake is one of the biggest rappers and pop stars of the streaming era: a Toronto-born artist who turned emotional rap-singing, sharp hooks, internet-ready lyrics and constant releases into a career that reshaped mainstream hip-hop. 7 pages Read more Kendrick Feud The Kendrick Lamar feud turned arguments about Drake's popularity, credibility and cultural position into a bigger public debate. 3 pages +Show subtopics Read more Lawsuit Backlash Drake's legal response made some fans question whether taking a rap battle to court hurt his credibility more than the songs did. Read more Not Like US Kendrick's biggest diss track turned old criticisms of Drake into a chantable public story about trust, identity and hip-hop belonging. Read more The Sound Drake made moody rap, R&B hooks and quotable flexes feel like the default sound of mainstream streaming-era hip-hop. 3 pages +Show subtopics Read more Toronto Sound Noah 40 Shebib helped shape Drake's foggy, late-night Toronto mood through sparse beats, muted drums and atmospheric mixes. Read more Rap Singing Drake turned the space between rapping and singing into a dominant pop-rap language that younger listeners came to expect. Read more Search pages Search topic, branch, or keyword... Scope 7 pages Search pages Clear
