42 Dugg Voices Support for Drake Amid Backlash, Highlights Hip-Hop Loyalty
42 Dugg expressed his support for Drake in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, addressing how quickly the hip-hop community can turn on artists. Using Drake as an example, Dugg highlighted the Toronto rapper’s history of helping emerging artists rise in the industry.
In one post, Dugg wrote, “Man GET THE MONEY. Eventually they gone tear you down could be something you did or didn’t do eventually they get tired of your ass no matter who you is. THATS Why MY ADVICE IS ALWAYS GET ENOUGH MONEY TILL YOU CAN LEAVE THIS SH*T ALONE FOR GOOD.”
He followed up with another post, stating, “I knew our ass was out when these mufckas turned on Drake, Drake put on 400 rappers an counting if they can say fck him ah street n***a got zero chances.”
DJ Akademiks shared Dugg’s posts on Instagram, sparking debate among fans. Some agreed with Dugg, noting Drake’s contributions to hip-hop. One fan wrote, “It’s kinda sad what happened to Drake forreal.” Others questioned the extent of Drake’s support, pointing out that artists he once promoted, like ILoveMakonnen and PartyNextDoor, have had mixed career outcomes.
The commentary comes amid ongoing tensions in the hip-hop community. After the 2024 release of Metro Boomin, Future, and Kendrick Lamar’s single “Like That,” multiple artists, including Rick Ross, ASAP Rocky, and The Weeknd, publicly dissed Drake. Drake responded to most of these critiques on his track “Push Ups.”
Drake has also faced friction outside music. On his recent single “What Did I Miss?,” he appears to reference conflicts with professional athletes, including LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan. In the track, he raps, “I saw bro went to Pop Out with them, but been dick riding gang since ‘Headlines,'” signaling ongoing tensions beyond the music industry.
42 Dugg’s posts underscore a recurring theme in hip-hop: loyalty and recognition for those who support emerging talent. By defending Drake, he highlights both the pressures artists face and the fleeting nature of public favor in the industry.
